He’s making a list and checking it twice; he’s going to find out who’s naughty and nice at Hillcrest Health and Rehab. Luckily, all of the residents at the facility were on the nice list. The joyful residents got to meet Ol’ Saint Nick and see what he left them under the Christmas tree as…
Tis the season for ugly Christmas sweaters, holiday treats and wacky gifts. The staff at Hillcrest HRC welcomed in the holidays on Thursday night with their annual Christmas party. Throughout the facility, red, green and gold colors were everywhere. Bells and ribbons hung from garland and there were decorative pieces covered in holiday wrapping paper.…
Kelli Gilbert Smith, the HTS Rehab Manager at Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation Center, was honored with the 2017 Healthcare Partner Award. Smith is the statewide winner of Kentucky. What contributed to Smith’s achievement was her leadership and her active involvement with Hillcrest’s facility and residents. She and her team of HTS therapists have proven to…
Fall is in the air at Hillcrest! Our Residents, Staff, and Family Members had a great time painting pumpkins, and then dressing up for the annual parade of Trick or Treaters. (Scrabble tiles were a popular costume item this year!)
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center’s Therapy team recently organized a Rehabilitation Week with dozens of fun activities for residents, including a popular fishing trip that was enjoyed by staff and residents!
Alzheimer awareness is always very dear to the hearts of the Hillcrest staff and as a result, they have held several fundraisers and have now joined the 2017 Official Partners of the Alzheimer’s Association. Today, 5.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s dementia and bringing awareness is vital to those whose family and friends are…
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center residents, employees, family members and guests all gathered on the front porch of the facility to view the solar eclipse on Monday. The event, which has been coined “The Great American Eclipse,” has been the most hyped event throughout the country with it being 99 years since the eclipse cast…
The Director of activities position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Activities Unit in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility to assure that an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive…
Summary A State Registered Nurse Aide provides nonprofessional nursing care to residents under the direction of the charge nurse on duty. Provides quality care to the residents in an environment that protects and promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and individuality. Remains alert and attentive to the residents at all times and seeks the…
The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)/licensed Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for rendering care in assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of nursing. Essential Duties & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an…