Preventing the common cold in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) is an essential step in protecting the well-being of staff, residents, and visitors. An assisted living administrator certification program equips managers with the knowledge and skills needed to create a good infection control strategy. These straightforward tips dive into some you can easily […]
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) play a vital role in California’s healthcare landscape, providing necessary care and support to elderly residents who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s). As the aging population continues to grow in California, the demand for RCFEs is on the rise. This demand is expected to continue […]
As America ages, it goes without saying that the assisted living business will be blooming for years to come. Buying an RCFE is an enticing venture. It’s no wonder we see new facilities popping up all around us – most of them doing quite well. Investment groups and private owners are buying existing homes, building […]
Whether you’ve already received your RCFE administrator certification, currently help care for individuals in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), or are about to start an assisted living business, supplying RCFE residents with tasty, nutritious meals should top your priority list. Without the foundation of appropriate nutrition, the important people under your care […]
Good communication skills are necessary for any career field. However, California RCFE Administrators must employ these skills at a high level to provide quality care. Resident care administrators interact with many different people every day, each of which may factor into daily operations. These people include residents, families of residents, staff, supervising agents, and members […]
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic still reverberate throughout our state, and its effect is felt in residential care facilities for the elderly as well. Whether you received your California assisted living administrator certification years before anyone heard of this virus, or you are just now pursuing your credentials, you undoubtedly understand many RCFEs still […]
As the world slowly recovers from the pandemic, many industries, including residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), have had to adapt to new protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of their residents and staff. Assisted living administrators are the first line of defense in ensuring protective protocols are applied to RCFE facilities. Over […]
There is no secret that a career in the senior care industry can be very rewarding — both personally and professionally. The senior care field offers plenty of benefits, such as job stability and the potential for growth, but getting an RCFE certification is often a crucial step towards gaining employment or owning a facility. […]
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) serve those who require some level of physical assistance and supervision but do not need around-the-clock medical care. RCFEs come in several sizes from the large facilities that may have 200 residents to a small home with 6 or less residents. These smaller facilities have a better ability […]
If you received assisted living certification and manage or work for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you realize the residents of your community all have different needs, emotions, and temperaments. This becomes evident when you welcome seniors to their new assisted living home. While backgrounds and circumstances may appear similar, no two […]