Hi Team! I wanted to send everyone some quick updates.

Retirement Savings Plan

I am pleased to announce that Align now has a retirement savings options for eligible employees. We have elected to administer a SIMPLE IRA plan that has matching and vestment on day one. Some of the fine print:

• Eligible to any employee that will earn at least $5000 per year.
• For individuals under 50, you can contribute up to $13,500 in 2021.
• For individuals 50 or above, you can contribute up to $16,500 in 2021.
• Align will contribute 3% matching into your account for dollars you contribute.
• Sign up between now and 7/1/2021.
• To sign up fill out the attached form and return to Align:
  • Summary Description
  • Notice to Eligible Employees

New Computer System: Alora

Align Home Health will soon be migrating to a new computer program Alora. This program gives all users added features and benefits while opening Align up to more advanced care service options.

Everyone can login with the credentials sent to their email on file. Please contact the office if you are having trouble accessing them.

Alora has apps available for download:

• Alora for IOS
• Alora for Android

When installing, you may be prompted to give permissions for the app to use GPS. This is required for the app to function correctly. Once logged in, users will have immediate access to short training videos that will make the switch easy.

The changeover date will be sent to everyone ahead of time but please be prepared as soon as possible.

Be on the lookout for treasure in Beavercreek! The legendary pirate, Cap’n Bogey left treasure behind and Align knows where it is.

Align Home Health, Align Life Center, and Wee Care Academy, collectively known as Align, is hosting a treasure hunt in the Beavercreek area. Small treasure chests can be found throughout the area, and once found can be brought to Align at 4114 Mapleview Dr., Dayton, OH 45432 to redeem for $100 cash!

Participants will be able to find clues for the treasure locations on a Facebook group page for Align Home Health, Align Life Center, and Wee Care Academy. Two small treasure boxes filled with golden tokens can be found beginning Friday, May 7^th. More treasure boxes will be hidden when the Facebook pages reaches milestones in follower-ship.

Please keep in mind that the treasures will not be placed far off the beaten path, and digging, climbing, or traveling in unsafe areas is not encouraged or required for the treasure hunt. We will not use schools, cemeteries, or playgrounds as hiding locations. All local laws and land management policies apply.

Align Home Health is a family-owned non-medical home care provider with clients all around the Dayton area, Springfield, Fairborn, Beavercreek, and Xenia, as well as Cincinnati. We serve clients who are senior citizens, as well as those with developmental disabilities. Align Life Center is a day program for adults with developmental disabilities and Wee Care Academy is our on-site daycare.

For more information, visit http://www.alignhomehealth.com.

Hi Team! I wanted to make everyone aware of a new contest happening this week at Align. We are building out our social media. For anyone who likes, follows, or leaves a review, you will be entered into a drawing for $100! We hope this social media presence will be a great way to keep everyone informed about what is going on at Align. Links below will lead you to our pages. All interactions will be logged and the drawing will be held this Friday!

Align Home Health

• Google
• Bing
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Yelp
• Care.com
• YouTube

Align Life Center

• Google
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Yelp
• YouTube

Wee Care Academy

• Google
• Bing
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Yelp
• Care.com
• YouTube
• Winnie

Good luck for everyone that enters!

Hi Team! I wanted to send everyone some quick updates.

Align’s Anniversary

Thursday April 1st, 2021 marks Align’s 6th year in business! To show our appreciation for all that you do and in honor of this milestone:

• Good Friday Holiday – Align will now be recognizing Good Friday as a paid holiday. For anyone working that day, you will be receiving holiday pay.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Align is partnering with Fifth Third bank to create an employer matched retirement plan. Details are forthcoming.
• Daycare Referral Bonus – Align is paying a $500 referral bonus for any new student starting our daycare now through April.

Daycare Naming Contest

Recently we asked anyone on the team for suggestions for a good daycare name that better reflects our educational based curriculum. We receive SOOO many great submissions it made the selection process extremely challenging. In the end we chose one name to rebrand the daycare and a runner up name to be earmarked for a future program within the daycare. We would like to thank Kara S. for “Wee Care Academy” and Thai P. for “Little Hands of Wonder”! Both will be receiving the $100 bonus! Thanks for your great suggestions.

In the days ahead, the Align Team Daycare will rebrand to Wee Care Academy using the Little Hands of Wonder program to enrich the lives of our patrons.

Align Food Drive Update

Tomorrow, 3/30 is the LAST DAY for the food drive if you would like to participate. Remember, anyone who participates gets entered for a $50 gift card. Information can be found HERE.

Parting Thoughts

Thanks again for your contributions to Align’s continued success. Making it to six years would not have been possible without you. It’s the honor of a lifetime to work with the best and most caring group of individuals.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. Hi Team.  I wanted to let you know about an exciting event at Align! 

We have partnered with the Dayton Food Bank and Greene Department of Developmental Disabilities as part of their yearly food drive.  Starting today we are collecting canned goods and non-perishable items through March 30^th.

For any member of the Align family that donates something, they will get an entry into a drawing for a $50 gift card at the end of the month.

The Dayton Foodbank’s mission is to relieve hunger in the community through a network of partner agencies by acquiring and distributing food.  Food and related supplies are distributed to a network of pantries, community kitchens, shelters and other charitable programs, all of which support the health and development of food insecure individuals.

For any individual in need, please reach out to the Dayton Foodbank for support HERE.

Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 730A to 5P at the Align Building, 4114 Mapleview DR, Beavercreek, OH 45432.  Recommended items to donate are:

• Hearty Soups
• Stews (Beef, Chicken and Dumplings)
• Chili
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Meat/High Protein Group
• Canned meats: ham, chicken, meat spreads
• Canned fish including tuna, salmon, sardines, other fish
• Nuts, and seeds
• Rice and Beans
• Dairy Group
• Evaporated milk
• Powdered milk
• Puddings & custards
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Canned fruits: peaches, pears, pineapples, applesauce, fruit cocktail
• Canned juices: apple, cranberry, tomato and vegetable
• Canned vegetables: green beans, peas, corn, tomatoes, potatoes
• Breads, Cereals & Pasta
• Hot and cold breakfast cereals, including oatmeal and cream of wheat
• Baking mixes: pancake, corn bread, cake mixes/icing, quick breads
• Pastas and canned sauces
• Other items
• Pet Food (yes, needy families have pets too!)
• Cat and dog dry and canned food
• Non-food Household products
• Paper – toilet, tissues and towels
• Soap – Bar and liquid
• NOTE: Must be boxed and stored separately from all food items

Hello Team. Just wanted to take a moment and send some updates.

Team Recognition Events

Because of the wonderful work of our Team, helping the folks they care for stay safe and healthy, we are looking to recognize individuals who are going out of their way for their clients.  Do not be surprised to see a pop-up visit by gift-givers and well-wishers while doing what you do best, helping our clients.

Vaccination News

Provider staff and individuals who qualify for Phase 1A and are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can log on to the Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County online registration system at www.phdmc.org Friday, March 5 at 8:30 a.m. to schedule an appointment.

Moving forward, Public Health will use this online registration system to schedule all appointments. We know appointments will fill quickly, so your best chance of getting one is to be on the site precisely at 8:30 a.m. Additional appointments will open up on future Fridays.

Daycare Contest

As our daycare progresses to a more educational based curriculum, we are looking to change the name to match.  Starting now, anyone is open to submit a name for consideration.  The submitter of the winning name will receive $100.  You may submit as many times as you like.  All entries are due by 8PM on Friday, 3/12/21.  To enter, just email marketing@alignhomehealth.com.  The winning name will be chosen based on web availability, brand appeal, and educational value.  HINT: names with “School” and “Academy” may have better web availability.  Please contact us for additional questions or fine print.  All submissions become the property of Align Home Health.

PPE Availability

We still have masks available for individuals in need.  To get them, please schedule an appointment to pick them up.  Once here, just call and someone will bring them to you.  As a reminder, the building is available by appointment only.

From the Nurse

When doing care notes, please remember to sign “Yes” to companionship on every visit that you saw your clients and sign off on EVERY visit.  Your signature is confirmation that the service is complete and is required in order to get compensated for the visit.  Overall, our team is doing a great job with care notes so please keep up the good work.

A Message of Hope

As more Americans get vaccinated, the days left of this pandemic are numbered.  Things are getting better.  Keep up the good work by continuing to wear your PPE, wash your hands frequently, and get vaccinated when able.

Do your part to end this pandemic.

Align Home Health has been blessed again with having been invited to more times for vaccination of our team:

• Tuesday, January 26 from 9AM-1PM
• Saturday, January 30 from 9AM-2PM
• Tuesday, February 02 from 9AM-3PM
• Thursday, February 04 from 2PM-6 PM
• Tuesday, February 09 from 9AM-1PM
• Thursday, February 11 from 2PM-6 PM
• Tuesday, February 16 from 9AM-1PM
• Saturday, February 20 from 9AM-1PM
• Tuesday, February 23 from 9AM-1PM
• Saturday, February 27 from 9AM-1PM

NOTE: There are two brands of vaccines being administered at the Convention Center. The Moderna vaccine has 28 days in between doses. The Pfizer vaccine has 21 days between doses. Whatever brand you get for your first dose will be the same as your second dose.

The process remains the same:

1. Take your ID and work ID with you.
2. Preregister HERE (when asked for your role pick either Non-Hospital Healthcare Worker/Clinical Staff or State of Ohio DODD Staff).
3. Park in the FREE parking garage on Jefferson ST.
4. Go to the Convention Center through the skyway on level 1.
5. Go to the ground floor and get in line.
6. Get your shot, wait for 15 minutes, and sign up for the app.
7. Get your second dose when its time following the same instructions.

Thanks again for all you do. Stay safe out there and do your part to end this pandemic!

Happy New Years Team!

We wanted to relay some vaccine updates, so please take a couple of minutes to familiarize yourself with the information.

January Vaccination Times

Align Home Health has been blessed again with having been invited to more times for vaccination of our team:

• Tuesday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Thursday, January 7 from 2 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Saturday, January 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Thursday, January 21 from 2 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Saturday, January 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NOTE: The time between doses is 28 days. So, for instance, if you received your first dose on 12/24/2020, you would need to attend the 1/21/2021 time.

The process remains the same:

1. Preregister HERE (when asked for your role pick either Non-Hospital Healthcare Worker or State of Ohio DODD Center Staff)
2. Park in the FREE parking garage on Jefferson ST
3. Go to the Convention Center through the skyway on level 1
4. Go to the ground floor and get in line
5. Get your shot, wait for 15 minutes, and sign up for the app!

Vaccine Roundtable Discussion

The State of Ohio in conjunction with Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is hosting several roundtable discussions to answer questions about the vaccine. To participate, just register for a section by clicking HERE. No topic is off the table.

A Message of Hope

Members of the team have reported something interesting after receiving the vaccine. People are reporting incidents of doing everyday things like standing in line at the grocery and no longer being scared that they will contract COVID-19. People are relaying feeling grateful knowing they won’t be bringing home this disease and infecting their children. One individual said that they knew this coming year was going to be better than the last because they had done their part to make it better.

It appears that a side effect of becoming vaccinated is an overwhelming sense of HOPE and GRACIOUSNESS! This feeling is lingering, infectious, and contagious.

Do your part to end this pandemic.

Team!

Katie and Josh just had their shot. The process, they reported, couldn’t have been easier or safer:

1. Preregister HERE (when asked for your role pick either Non-Hospital Healthcare Worker or State of Ohio DODD Center Staff)
2. Park in the FREE parking garage on Jefferson ST
3. Go to the Convention Center through the skyway on level 1
4. Go to the ground floor and get in line
5. Get your shot, wait for 15 minutes, and sign up for the app!

There were 100 endeavoring pioneers their this morning, then no one when they left.

They did not check any ID’s, but bring your badge just in case.

Do your part to end this pandemic.

Team!

Great news, Align Home Health has been invited as part of Group 1A to receive the vaccine from Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County (PHDMC):

<< Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County will be holding vaccination clinics on December 24, 26 and 28.  The main groups being vaccinated will include EMS, Home Health Care medical staff and select others within the phase 1A categories.

All three vaccination clinics will be held at the Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. 5^th St., Dayton, OH 45402. The times of the clinics are as follows:

• Dec 24^th from 8 AM to 1 PM
• Dec 26^th from 12 PM to 5 PM
• Dec 28^th from 2 PM to 7 PM

Please bring your ID for your Home Health Care agency as you will need this to be vaccinated. Law enforcement will have 5^th street closed and only individuals accessing the vaccination clinic will be allowed to enter. Parking will be available at 200 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH 45402. Please feel free to contact Align or PDMC with any questions you may have.>>

Align is recommending that all members of the organization get vaccinated in order to reduce the chance of transmission to those in our care. This is our opportunity to show the community that we are the leaders in what we do and be the example that our children and loved ones can be proud.

Do your part to end this pandemic.