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Shannon Sicher, COTA/L: An Employee Review

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Shannon Sicher Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) Cedarbrook Nursing Home - Allentown An Employee Review AdvantageCare Rehabilitation (ACR) has come a long way since I started in 2014. I started working for ACR fresh out of college where they helped build my skills as a COTA and professional. I am appreciative of the way ACR has helped me grow as it speaks highly of their leadership. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my co-workers, specifically how we all have each other's backs and are always willing to lend a hand. Whether someone isn't feeling well or under an enormous amount of pressure, we are quick to help with their caseload, so their patients get the high-quality care they deserve. AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is always flexible and understanding. They work with each employee on their weekly schedule and understand that things come up that can limit daily capabilities - they have no problem with make-up work over

Carly Engel, Level II OTA Student: SNF Expectations v. Reality

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Carly Engel Level II OTA Student Susque-View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center SNF Expectations v. Reality of Health Care Before beginning my time at Susque-View Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I truly did not know what to expect and what exactly healthcare was like in a SNF. I think many people expect nursing homes or SNF's to be sad or depressing places, but that is not the reality I experienced during my time at Susque-View. Aside from the healthcare aspect of an SNF, the environment alone upon entering Susque-View Nursing Home is uplifting. There is a beautiful garden with numerous plants and clear windows on the ceiling allowing sunshine to shine down on the garden and brighten the room. Also, based on previous experiences, I expected a lot of the healthcare in a SNF to be focused on maintenance with the residents. I was pleased to learn the reality is that healthcare in a SNF is all about reha