Dear Alpine Caregivers,

Please find below for your convenience the mandatory notices regarding, min wage changes, whistleblower rights and paid sick leave (which is encompassed by our more generous PTO policy). We thought we should post online as well during the pandemic when less people our bound to see the posters in our office. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 303 601 3538 in case of any questions. 

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Dear Alpine Caregivers, 

We are very excited to announce that our caregivers can now make an appointment to get scheduled for COVID-19 vaccinations. Do not miss your chance to be first in line. The first dose is available to all Alpine employees now and your second dose appointment will be confirmed when you receive the first one. All vaccines will be administered at either Rose Hospital or Swedish Hospital. 

Appointments are available as of right now and until Sunday, January 24, 2021. After that, we cannot guarantee further first shot appointments. So act now and please call us at (303) 309-6202 today to schedule your appointment. We will provide you with more details about where to go and what to expect. Thank you for your continued commitment to Alpine's clients and your health! Getting vaccinated as soon as possible brings us all closer to the end of this pandemic! Help protect yourself, your family and your clients!

LET'S START GETTING BACK TO NORMAL!!!

On 12/30/2020 Governor Polis announced that Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccination has begun in Colorado.

Phase 1B allows Coloradoans aged 70 and above, as well as health care workers in moderate risk settings, including home health and personal care aides to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Consequently, all employees of Alpine Homecare, LLC are now eligible to get vaccinated with one of the available COVID-19 vaccines.

​For this purpose, Alpine has already prepared employment confirmation letters for all caregivers, to be presented when being vaccinated. Alpine will start distributing the letters shortly, but you can also contact Alpine's office to receive your letter without delay.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact Alpine's offices at 303 309 6202 in case of any questions.

Lastly, we know that 2020 was a difficult year for many, but thankfully it is over now! So, from Alpine to all our clients, friends and staff from the bottom of our hearts: Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!!!

For outstanding service to our clients, Alpine Homecare is pleased to announce the following Employee of the Month winners for 2020: 

​January:
Isabel M.                                         Khanh N.                                 Maria E.

February:
Kevin M.                                          Rey R.                                      Evgeniya M

March:
Anabell U.                                       Gina E.

April:
Derrick L.                                         Joann I.                                      Ken C.

May:
Svetlana Y.                                       Galina S.                                     Sevda G.

July:
Natalia M.                                         Nguyet N.                                    Lyudmila Y.

August:
Charlotte W.                                     Diana F.                                        Heidi E.

September:
Eleana G.                                          Tiffanie P.                                      Khanh N.

October:
Barbara O.                                         Amber M.                                      Olivia H.

November:
Desiree C.                                          Dee Dee A.                                    Sharon C.

December:
Dolores T.                                           Melissa S.

Alpine's Paid Time Off Policy - You do not have to be sick to take it!

Alpine is pleased to introduce a new Paid Time Off policy for caregivers, effective 1/1/2021.

Under the new policy, caregivers will accumulate Paid Time Off (including time that can be used for paid sick leave) at a rate of 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year:

Average hours worked / week     Work hours / year            PTO hours / year          
                      8.5                                        442                                       15
                      10                                         520                                       17
                      20                                        1040                                      35 
                   30-40                                 1560-2080                                  48                    

PTO will be paid at a caregiver's regular hourly rate. PTO not used by a caregiver in one year can be carried over to the next. However, only 48 hours of PTO will be paid each year.

If PTO is taken for Paid Sick Leave reasons, the caregiver should notify Alpine as soon as possible and be prepared to provide reasonable documentation (e.g. doctor's note), if absent for more than 3 consecutive days.

Taking PTO for non-sick leave reasons, such as vacation or personal days, requires notification and approval by Alpine. We require that caregivers submit their PTO approval requests at least one week in advance to allow Alpine to approve and arrange for replacement care for clients. Alpine may ask caregivers to consider different PTO dates, if we cannot find replacement care.

Specific information and procedures regarding  Alpine's PTO policy will be provided shortly via an update to Alpine's employee handbook.

Please do not hesitate to contact Alpine's office at 303 309 6202 in case of any questions!

Do this quick self-check by the CDC before you go to work to keep yourself and our clients safe!

Testing Sites:
​
We ask that you register in advance via the below link for testing at the following locations: https://www.primarybio.com/l/cdphe 
● APS Professional Learning Conference Center 5771 E 1st Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
● All City Stadium 1495 South Race Street, Denver, CO
● North High School 3125 Eliot Street, Denver, CO 80211
● Cherry Creek High School 4700 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO
● Instructional Support Facility (ISF) 5416 South Riviera Way, Aurora, CO 80015
● Mountain Range High School 12500 Huron Street, Westminster, CO 80234
● St. Vrain Valley Schools Innovation Center 33 Quail Road, Longmont, CO 80504
● Colorado Mesa University (Drive-Through Testing) 1280 Cannell Ave, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Additionally, the following community based testing sites are available:
● Water World 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights at the Water World parking lot adjacent to W.90th Ave.
● Aurora Center for Active Adults parking lot, 30 Del Mar Circle, Aurora
● Centennial Center Park 13050 E. Peakview Ave. (East of Arapahoe Rd & Peoria)
●Citadel Mall in the parking lot just south of JCPenney 750 Citadel Dr. E, Colorado Springs

Again, no referral or insurance is required. Additionally, individuals do not need to identify as home and community based services workers.

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What leads a person to follow public health guidelines?

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/coronavirus/the-psychology-behind-a-persons-decision-to-follow-public-health-guidelines

"I get that we’re all sick and tired of COVID and I wish it would go away faster. A vaccine will come but until then, let's do the simple things. Wear your mask, social distance, wash your hands," said emergency physician for Denver Health, Eric Lavonas. ​

September   6-12, 2020 is Long-Term Caregiver Worker Appreciation week &
September 13-19, 2020 is Direct Support Professionals Recognition week!
(please read the Governor's proclamation in recognition of your work below)

We are so very proud of you and, once again, Alpine is helping our caregivers to celebrate! Not just with words, although we really appreciate you(!), but with actions:
 
Alpine is announcing the following HERO bonuses in recognition of our caregivers' unwavering front-line work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- $100 one-time, discretionary bonus for all full-time Alpine caregivers*
-  $50 one-time, discretionary bonus for all part-time Alpine caregivers*

* HERO bonuses will be paid with the second salary in December on 12/18/2020. All caregivers employed with Alpine at the time of the bonus payment are eligible. Full-time employees are employees who - on average - work 30 or more hours per week.

Please contact Alpine's office at 303 309 6202 in case of any questions.

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​Attention Family Caregivers!

Participate in a Survey from Colorado State University
A team of researchers from Colorado State University would like to understand how family relationships are connected to feelings of preparedness for the caregiving role and responsibilities.
​The survey is anonymous, and you could receive a $50 Amazon gift card for participating!

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

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