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Have you read this book: The End of Illness?

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

What if you could live a long and vigorous life? Last night on the Daily Show, Jon Stewart flashed a book to his millions of viewers called The End of Illness and interviewed renowned doctor and author, David B. Argus, MD, asking that very question. If you missed the episode, you can watch it here or read the book’s entire first chapter here. It is a transformative approach to the idea of what we believe health means and how to create a plan for wellness, that is individualized to our own unique bodies.

Take Care welcomes Kimberly Schilling, RN to the team

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care welcomes Kimberly Schilling, RN Clinical Supervisor, to the Nursing team. As a Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor in the corporate office of Take Care based in Sarasota, Florida, Kimberly conducts initial assessments of clients and develops individualized care plans, tailored to suit the client’s specific needs with the goal of supporting autonomy in clients home setting. In addition, she provides ongoing case management, offering the client RN accessibility for questions or issues.

Women’s Expo: A New Year A New You 2012

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Join Susanne S. Wise, RN, MBA of Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care and Courtney R. Wise, MSG of Take Care Advisor at the West Coast Woman’s New Year New You Expo on Monday, February 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. This fun event is free and open to everyone! With more than 40 local businesses, you will enjoy free light bites, giveaways, and live music. Be sure to swing by the Take Care table as the first 100 visitors will receive a free red tote bag!

Is your Long-Term Care Insurance Policy covering home health care?

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

If care is needed for you or a family member, let Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care’s insurance team help you research what benefits may be available to you, including, Medicare, the Veterans Administration, private pay (self-funding), or long-term care insurance. Your options are reviewed and recommended where appropriate. Take Care assists clients in implementing their policies and making them work. Clients purchase LTC policies earlier in life, and when it comes time to utilize the policy and its benefits many do not understand how to put the policy in action to bring them immediate care and assistance, within the limits of the policy. Take Care continues to innovate and lead in the home health care field through education and proactive approaches.

Bradenton Herald Peoples’ Choice Award 2012 - Vote for Take Care

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Each year, the Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Anna Maria Island Herald newspapers ask the community to vote on local Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch businesses to recognize the local businesses’ commitment and dedication to service and community. Take Care Home Health, our Bradenton/Manatee County office has been an honored recipient of the Bradenton Herald-Tribune’s PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD in 2009 and 2011. In 2011, Take Care Advisor won the first place standing for geriatric care management.

This is your opportunity to give voice to the businesses whom you feel deserve such standing and recognition. Take Care Home Health and Take Care Advisor both hope to receive your vote for the 2012 Peoples’ Choice Award. Vote for Take Care Home Health in the “Home Health Care Provider” category and vote for Take Care Advisor in the “Geriatric Care Management” category in the online survey (find us on the 11th and 12th pages). Follow this link to vote: http://www.bradenton.com/peopleschoice/

Job Opening: Sarasota Scheduler

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

At Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care we stand above the rest by providing the highest quality in private duty home health care to our clients and additionally our high standards and commitment extend to our staff and caregivers. We are looking for a Scheduler I who will be responsible for the appropriate scheduling of caregivers for Take Care’s private duty clients. This position requires that you have a flexible schedule, you are able to work extended hours, and that you are available for on-call scheduling as required. Take Care offers a dynamic office environment with superior professionalism and enthusiasm. This is an office-based position located in the corporate Take Care office in Sarasota, Florida.

Job Opening: Take Care Advisor RN Geriatric Care Manager

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Take Care Advisor is currently seeking a Registered Nurse for the position of a Geriatric Care Manager in Sarasota, FL. This is a part-time position. Our nurse Geriatric Care Manager helps clients and their families manage the complexities of life with unbiased professional guidance addressing health, independence, and peace of mind. Navigating today’s health care system is for anyone a complex challenge due to the many unrelated providers, services, alternatives and insurance programs that comprise the health care industry.

Take Care Home Health Wins Best of the Suncoast

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care has been selected as the “Best Home Health Care Provider” in the Suncoast Select awards program. All of us at Take Care take great pride in this recognition and thank you for your votes. We continue to place our service and commitment to our clients and community at the forefront and this is evident in our recognition.

Jennifer Halloran Joins the Take Care Team

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

As the Senior Accounting Manager, Jennifer manages all operational aspects of Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care’s corporate accounting operations and leads the accounting staff in the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice offices. Jennifer establishes and maintains accounting practices and advises and administrates property, liability, and workers’ compensation insurance coverage practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations across Take Care’s network of companies. The finance and accounting departments at Take Care are integral to the day to day functions of all offices of Take Care.

Vote for Take Care in Sarasota Magazine

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care is honored and proud to serve the Sarasota community. Each year Sarasota Magazine reaches out to their readership and our community to ask for your votes in determining the “Best of Sarasota” businesses, services, and events. For the first time Sarasota Magazine has included the “Home Health Care” provider category–a sign that health care in our community is not only taken seriously but also a model for the nation to follow.