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Marketing Communications Director, Council on Aging of West Florida 
Community Resource Educator
Lou Donaldson TLC Caregivers
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TLC RADIO-Let’s Talk Community: Preventing Readmissions – Part 1 of 2 Guests: Josh Newby and Karen Barbee of COAWFLA
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Marketing Communications Director, Council on Aging of West Florida
Director Community Services, Council on Aging of West Florida (Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meal Sites) |
Let’s Talk Community Radio with TLC Caregivers-10-5-16 Guests: Dawn Shumaker Smith / Adult Protective Services
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Let’s Talk Community Radio with TLC Caregivers-10-5-16 Guests: Dawn Shumaker Smith
Bio – Dawn Shumaker Smith held a contracted position with Vocational Rehabilitation as a Native American Vocational Rehabilitation technician from 1991-1994 and began working with the Department of Children & Families in 1994 with the Economic Services Division in Adult Medicaid and remained in that position until 1998. Dawn graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Troy State University in 1998 and accepted a position in Adult Protective Services as an Investigator.
Dawn had worked in a few positions in Adult Protective Services, including Revenue Management & Quality Assurance in Tallahassee. Once grandchildren began to arrive in Pensacola, Dawn returned to Pensacola as an Investigator, providing direct services to vulnerable adults again. In 2007, she became the supervisor of Escambia Adult Investigations for 6 investigators and a screener.
Dawn often says she wishes that Abuse of Vulnerable Adults would decrease to the point it puts her out of a job! Assisting in engaging families, corralling community resources, tapping into non-traditional resources, and bridging gaps are her own special projects to assist Florida’s most vulnerable citizens!
Let’s Talk Community with TLC Caregivers:WHY TLC CAREGIVERS? FOR SERVICES and EMPLOYMENT!-Lou Donaldson and Kenny Holt
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WHY TLC CAREGIVERS? FOR SERVICES and EMPLOYMENT!
With Lou Donaldson and Kenny Holt
Careers with TLC
As a reputable industry leader in the home care field, TLC Caregivers can offer a rewarding and gratifying career experience. We hire only the best and most compassionate employees to serve our clients.
TLC offers numerous benefits to employees, including a tax-deferred IRA with matching contributions. Employees are eligible for bonuses and are given opportunities for in-service training.
TLC is a 24-hour a day, 365 days a year PRN agency, which does require employees to work weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. However, employees are also given the flexibility to set their own schedules and work as often as they choose.
The application process for TLC Caregivers is a four-step process, as outlined below:
Step 1: Initial Online Application or pick up application at TLC Caregivers Office at 4400 Bayou Blvd, Suite 9 in Pensacola.
Step 2: Affidavit Completion
Step 3: Interview
Step 4: Extensive Background Check and Drug Testing
To find out more information and to apply for a job at TLC Caregivers, please view our available positions:
The Caregiver role exists to provide direct care to the clients of TLC Caregivers, including private clients, clients through contracts with home and community-based programs, and developmental services. They encourage independence and community involvement and promote the well-being of the clients in a safe environment.
Cordova Square
4400 Bayou Blvd. Suite 9, Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 857-0920
information@tlccaregivers.com
Beth Follmar is the Director of HR at TLC Caregivers. She handles all hiring of employees and Workers Compensation, Insurance and Unemployment Compensation claims, training and all employee related issues for the company. She grew up in Pennsylvania and spent 17 years working for the PA Unemployment Compensation Bureau in the Department of Labor and Industry. She worked her way up from Claims Interviewer, to Claims Examiner and finally Supervisor before deciding to make a change and move south for better weather. She moved to Pensacola in January of 2016 to start a new adventure in the caregiving industry and came on board with TLC Caregivers at that time.
Let’s Talk Community w/ TLC Care Givers Ep. 7 08.24.16 Guests: Stephanie Sisko FHEC
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Stephanie Sisko, M.S. / Health Educator Consultant
Florida Health Escambia County
Summary
I am currently a Health Promotion graduate student, specializing in Worksite Wellness. I am also an intern in the Communications, Health Education, and Nutrition department at the Escambia County Department of Health. Before joining the Air Force in 2008, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
Group Fitness Instructor
MB Fitness Studio
February 2015 – Present (1 year 7 months)Pensacola, FL
• Instruct various group fitness classes according to American Council on Exercise standards.
• Motivate patrons while reinforcing proper workout techniques.
• Organize classes to meet needs of individuals and adjust levels based on ability.
• Communicate clearly with participants via verbal, visual, and kinesthetic means.
Founded in 1989, TLC Caregivers is Northwest Florida’s most established provider of private duty personal care. Growing from simple roots – a startup out of the founder’s living room – TLC’s mission is to provide the highest quality assistance to those in need while maintaining their dignity and independence.
In 1997, TLC was acquired by a local business leader who, himself, learned the value of high quality, dependable caregivers in helping his own mother live at home. Under this leadership, TLC Caregivers has flourished and has earned its reputation as a leader in the industry.
Operating in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and offering 24-hour non-medical care, TLC gives peace of mind to countless families in the area. We take pride in providing appropriate, timely care to assist clients in their independence and to provide families respite as they care for loved ones.
TLC Caregivers cares for PEOPLE – birth to geriatric; children, adults with disabilities, elderly, relief of Family Caregivers – ALL GENERATIONS as needed.
(850) 857-0920
4400 Bayou Blvd. Suite 9, Pensacola, FL 32503
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Let’s Talk Community with TLC Caregivers Ep 6.-Guests: Claire Pretcher/Epilepsy Resource Center
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Claire Prechter / Epilepsy Resource Center
OUR MISSION
The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida is dedicated to meeting the needs of the more than 400,000 Floridians living with epilepsy and seizures across the state. Please help EFOF to continue providing these programs and services.
Let’s Talk Community Radio with TLC Caregivers EP 4-Guests: Trudy O’Brien & Charles Thomas with Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers, Inc.
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Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers, Inc.
Trudy O’Brien, Assistant to the President/CEO, employed with “Capstone” for 14 years. Duties include assisting President/CEO with oversight and management of the organization’s 5 group homes, 2 public charter schools, high school transition program, adult day training program, child care center, and 2 children’s therapy clinics and all associated services for infants through adults with and without developmental disabilities. Employed by United Way of Escambia County for nearly 12 years as Communications Manager before moving to Capstone. Lived in the area of nearly 28 years. Previous employment: Savan Advertising in St. Louis, TV stations in Cape Girardeau and Joplin, Missouri, and radio station in Joplin. Married to Bob O’Brien, two children, five grandchildren, one dog, and three cats.
Charles Thomas, Vice President of Children’s Programs, has served within the Escambia County School District for 35 years as teacher, principal, and administrator. His last position with the school district was Director of Alternative Education. In 2004, Charles joined Capstone as principal of the newly opened Capstone Academy. The past 12 years, he has served as principal/consultant for Capstone Academy and its children’s programs. In 2016, Charles accepted the position of Vice President of Children’s Programs for Capstone. He is responsible for all educational and therapeutic services for infants, children, and youth with and without disabilities. He is a graduate of the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Charles and his wife, Sue, have two children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Mission: Capstone is committed to advancing the independence for children and adults with a spectrum of abilities and disabilities.
Vision: Capstone’s vision is to be the premier provider of services to a spectrum of children and adults with all types of abilities and disabilities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers, Inc.
2912 North E Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
Facebook Pages: Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers, Capstone Academy Pensacola, Capstone Academy Milton, Milton Child Care Center, Transition Employment Center
TLC Caregivers cares for PEOPLE – birth to geriatric; children, adults with disabilities, elderly, relief of Family Caregivers – ALL GENERATIONS as needed.
(850) 857-0920
Founded in 1989, TLC Caregivers is Northwest Florida’s most established provider of private duty personal care. Growing from simple roots – a startup out of the founder’s living room – TLC’s mission is to provide the highest quality assistance to those in need while maintaining their dignity and independence.
In 1997, TLC was acquired by a local business leader who, himself, learned the value of high quality, dependable caregivers in helping his own mother live at home. Under this leadership, TLC Caregivers has flourished and has earned its reputation as a leader in the industry.
Operating in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and offering 24-hour non-medical care, TLC gives peace of mind to countless families in the area. We take pride in providing appropriate, timely care to assist clients in their independence and to provide families respite as they care for loved ones.
4400 Bayou Blvd. Suite 9, Pensacola, FL 32503
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Let’s Talk Community with TLC Caregivers-Ep 5-Remote Area Medical Clinic
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RAM –
Remote Area Medical Clinic coming to Milton, FL – December 3rd & 4th, 2016. FREE medical, dental, vision !
Katrina Snider, RN – Volunteer as the Gulf Coast RAM Clinic Host Team Leader!
Melody Barnard – Volunteer on the Gulf Coast RAM Clinic Leadership Team!
The Gulf Coast RAM Clinic is a group of volunteers (medical, technical, and support) that will provide medical, dental, and/or vision services as well as preventative care and health education to those served via a fully operational mobile clinic with all necessary equipment! Florida licensed doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, dentists, dental assistants and hygienists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, paramedics, EMTs, non-medical support personnel, etc. are needed along with numerous other non-medical and support volunteers! The only thing that volunteers need to bring is their service and experience. All supplies and medical equipment is provided (dentist might want to bring their favorite head light). We hope you will consider volunteering for this December 3rd & 4th, 2016 event to benefit hundreds, hopefully exceeding 1000 in our community!
Professionals interested in volunteering for the event can log onto www.ramusa.org to register. For more information or to discuss volunteer needs prior to the event, funding donations, in-kind donations, sponsorships, etc. please contact:
Katrina Snider, Event Coordinator and Host Team Leader
Gulfcoastramclinic@gmail.com or 850-225-9984
TLC Caregivers cares for PEOPLE – birth to geriatric; children, adults with disabilities, elderly, relief of Family Caregivers – ALL GENERATIONS as needed.
(850) 857-0920
Founded in 1989, TLC Caregivers is Northwest Florida’s most established provider of private duty personal care. Growing from simple roots – a startup out of the founder’s living room – TLC’s mission is to provide the highest quality assistance to those in need while maintaining their dignity and independence.
In 1997, TLC was acquired by a local business leader who, himself, learned the value of high quality, dependable caregivers in helping his own mother live at home. Under this leadership, TLC Caregivers has flourished and has earned its reputation as a leader in the industry.
Operating in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and offering 24-hour non-medical care, TLC gives peace of mind to countless families in the area. We take pride in providing appropriate, timely care to assist clients in their independence and to provide families respite as they care for loved ones.
4400 Bayou Blvd. Suite 9, Pensacola, FL 32503
Disclaimer | Lic #5703
Let’s Talk Community Radio w/ TLC Caregivers–Episode 3-Guests Dannon Byrd/March of Dimes
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Dannon Byrd
Development Director
North Florida / Tallahassee Market
March of Dimes
1804 W Garden Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850) 462-7756 office
A FIGHTING CHANCE FOR EVERY BABY
marchofdimes.org · nacersano.org
1. Today’s page 1 story in the Washington Post, “Lifelong Care, Heartaches Ahead for Babies Born with Zika in the U.S.,” quotes Cindy Pellegrini:
2. CDC today issued updated Zika guidance and information for healthcare providers caring for pregnant women with possible exposure to Zika virus, and updated interim guidance for the prevention of sexually-transmitted Zika virus.
3. On July 21-22, Dr. McCabe attended a national meeting on clinical evaluation and management of infants with congenital Zika virus infection sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics at CDC.
4. No further news from the Florida Department of Health on the investigations of two possible cases of local mosquito-borne Zika transmission there.
Founded in 1989, TLC Caregivers is Northwest Florida’s most established provider of private duty personal care. Growing from simple roots – a startup out of the founder’s living room – TLC’s mission is to provide the highest quality assistance to those in need while maintaining their dignity and independence.
In 1997, TLC was acquired by a local business leader who, himself, learned the value of high quality, dependable caregivers in helping his own mother live at home. Under this leadership, TLC Caregivers has flourished and has earned its reputation as a leader in the industry.
Operating in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and offering 24-hour non-medical care, TLC gives peace of mind to countless families in the area. We take pride in providing appropriate, timely care to assist clients in their independence and to provide families respite as they care for loved ones.
TLC Caregivers cares for PEOPLE – birth to geriatric; children, adults with disabilities, elderly, relief of Family Caregivers – ALL GENERATIONS as needed.
(850) 857-0920
4400 Bayou Blvd. Suite 9, Pensacola, FL 32503
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Let’s Talk Community Episode 2-“We do More Than You Think!”
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Founded in 1989, TLC Caregivers is Northwest Florida’s most established provider of private duty personal care. Growing from simple roots – a startup out of the founder’s living room – TLC’s mission is to provide the highest quality assistance to those in need while maintaining their dignity and independence.
In 1997, TLC was acquired by a local business leader who, himself, learned the value of high quality, dependable caregivers in helping his own mother live at home. Under this leadership, TLC Caregivers has flourished and has earned its reputation as a leader in the industry.
Operating in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and offering 24-hour non-medical care, TLC gives peace of mind to countless families in the area. We take pride in providing appropriate, timely care to assist clients in their independence and to provide families respite as they care for loved ones.
TLC Caregivers cares for PEOPLE – birth to geriatric; children, adults with disabilities, elderly, relief of Family Caregivers – ALL GENERATIONS as needed.
(850) 857-0920
4400 Bayou Blvd. Suite 9, Pensacola, FL 32503
Disclaimer | Lic #5703
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