Archive for October 2016
Turning a Meaningful Part-Time Job into a Full-Time Career
I started at ACR Homes as a Direct Care Professional during my junior year of college. I had previously worked in retail and customer service, and I wanted to find…
Read MoreHealth Benefits: A Great Reason to Work Full-Time at ACR
Did you know that Minnesotans who rely on MinnesotaCare for health benefits could be facing premium increases of 50-67% for 2017? In response to this sobering news, last week Minnesota Gov. Mark…
Read MoreWorking with ACR Residents Changed my RN Career
Renae Sloth began her healthcare career 13 years ago as a DCP (Direct Care Professional) at ACR. Her initial goal was to get the direct care hours she needed to maintain her…
Read MorePrograms like the SAFE Fund make ACR Homes the #1 Workplace
Gabe works at an ACR group home that supports four very active people who have developmental and behavioral disabilities. He’s on a “go with the flow” team of staff with…
Read MoreMy Pre-PA Internship at ACR was Invaluable
Late in my fall semester of senior year I made up my mind to officially apply to physician assistant school. I researched many programs and saw that most required large amounts…
Read MoreCan you do this with your IQ?
“Nice” and “smart” are key attributes ACR looks for in applicants. In addition to that, since all of our positions include driving, employees also need a reliable form of transportation.…
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