Dangerous Caregiver Database

If you are wondering if the caregiver you have just hired for your mother is on the "dangerous list", a database for this is now available to hospitals. This database allows hospitals to check for any disciplinary action taken anywhere in the country against nurses, pharmacists, psychologists and any other licensed health official. However, this list may not protect your loved one completely. You should always do a national criminal background check on everyone you hire and check your information against state board licensing websites. Unfortunately, the database may give one "false security" in that not every disciplinary action is reported to the Federal government which makes it incomplete.

Laundry Soap Overdose

The Wall Street Journal reports that overdose of laundry detergent is causing problems such as dingy clothes and worn washing machines. "Over-pouring makes a foamy tide inside the machine lifting soil and lint above the water level so it isn't rinsed away." Apparently, this is what leaves a residue on the clothes that gives them a faded look. Companies, like Proctor and Gamble are coming out with ways to design caps for detergent bottles that make it easier to be more specific about measuring soap. It is recommended to clean washers monthly using an empty hot-water cycle and either bleach. Also, if it is hard to see the interior line of a cap, then put a marker line on the outside of the cap. http://www.martaperrone.com http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703808904575025021214910714.html

No More Dish Detergents?

Polymer is a plastic coating that is currently being developed making dinnerware and bathroom mirrors clean with water alone. Something favorable for environmentalists who worry about the effects that soap has on our water system as it washes down the drain. How it works? It is a coating that keeps the grease from penetrating the material underneath. Soap "degreases"- it allows oil on soiled surfaces to disperse into water as an emulsion causing dishwater to cloud up. With polymer, the oil is displaced without soap. Similar coatings may be used on glasses, car windshields and bathroom mirrors to resist fogging and making it easier to clean.

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Classes Begin in February

Classes will resume in February at Domestic Connections Agency for Nannies and Housekeepers to receive training in all areas of the household: cleaning, cooking, laundry, basic childcare, table setting and more. We will also cover career development tools. www.martaperrone.com to register.

Professional Domestic Seminar

Our next all day seminar is November 21st for those who want to further their knowledge on how to better prepare you for a position as a Housekeeper/Nanny/Cook and/or Laundress. We cover labor codes, employee/employer agreements, preparing a resume, qualifications, and provide training in cleaning, cooking, laundry, table-setting, and more. Go to www.martaperrone.com to register!

NEW CLASS SCHEDULE FOR JULY

We are continuing to do classes for all Nannies and Housekeepers to learn more about their field. These courses are one day, 5 hour workshops given on Saturdays and Sundays. There are only 10 people per class making the session intimate and providing individual attention. Lunch is served and a Certificate of completion is given to everyone who attends.

Do not miss an opportunity to learn more about your career and how to improve your skills.

You will benefit from the lectures and open discussions.

You will walk away better equiped to deal with all the challenges you face when looking for work and dealing with issues concerning your employment.

Sign up on line or call the office to reserve your space.
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DOMESTICA PROFESIONAL PROGRAMA CERTIFICADO

PAGO POR CHEQUE O POR VISA

Julio 19 o Julio 20 Curso 1 –Escoger El Trabajo Y Preparacion
Julio 26 o Julio 27 Curso 2 –Aceptacion de la Oferta de Empleo
Augosto 9 o Augosto 17 Curso 3 - Limpieza y Lavanderia

$50 Cada Clase – incluye almuerzo

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Elements to Becoming a Professional Domestic

Professionalism: What exactly does this mean in any career? If you do not have a clue, then it is time to think about this concept. In today's very competitive and economic times, being on top of your game may make the difference between you getting that job and/or keeping the one you currently hold.

Here are some tips on how to to become and stay "professional":

*Be Punctual - arriving late is clearly a problem for most people, whether you are attending your first interview to getting to the job everyday. There are always potential hazards that can cause delays, but every effort to be punctual at all times is important.

*Be Reliable - when you say you are going to do something and/or be somewhere, others are relying on you to do so. This is what gives you "integrity" and makes you someone that others can count on.

*Be Honest - any hint of storytelling or blatant lying is not looked upon favorably. It may be hard at times to reveal the truth, but you are more respected for coming clean on any issue, then your grand efforts to circumvent the facts. Being trusted is clearly admirable and valuable in any relationship you cultivate.

*Be Hardworking - slacking off in anything you do is viewed as laziness. You may begin strong and put all your efforts forward, but if you ultimately stop doing so, the efforts from the start will be forgotten. All that remains in one's memory is your current level of productivity. A constant and continued effort to remain hardworking is necessary.

*Be Pleasant - your attitude is crutial to having others want to remain in your presence. We all have personal concerns: bringing them to work is distracting and troubling to others. Stay focused on the job. Your pleasant nature will reflect a positive demeanor: one that your boss, colleagues and even friends will admire.

*Be Flexible - things will not always pan out as planned. Your ability to roll with the punches may be necessary not only in a working environment but in life itself. Rigidity can be stifling and viewed upon by your boss as the inability to adapt to change. Certain routines at work can be comforting; however, a path not ventured could also be interesting and challenging.

*Be Smart - "knowing is not knowing", a thought provided by a well known guru/philosopher, Krishnamurti. If you think you know everything, you obviously know very little. A continued effort to learn about your field and further educate yourself in your carrer can only help you be better at what you do. An effort to learn something new will also help you expand your talents and qualifications - perhaps even making you "indispensable".