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THE SAVVY NURSING ASSISTANT AUTHORS GROUP Spotlight on �The Great American Caregiver��� � Especially for: Nursing Assistants, Caregivers, Care Assistants, Home Care Aides, Geriatric Aides/Assistants, Resident Assistants, Restorative Aides, Health Care Assistants, Child Care Assistants, Palliative Care Assistants and other direct care providers in Nursing Homes, In-Home Care, Hospice and other Long Term Care Settings� � Be a published author and see your good ideas in print Share your wisdom and ideas for improving care and enhancing your career as a nursing assistant Help others to gain a better understanding of the important role of the nursing assistant Receive a complimentary copy of "TIPS�
� The question is: What do you want others to know about nursing assistants and the tasks you perform when providing care? � What are the qualities, strengths and values that you bring to the work setting? What do you want others to know about the important work of the NA?� What can others do to make your job easier and more fulfilling?�� � The Savvy Authors Essay Project has been a highlight of Nursing Assistants Week since 1978. �The current title, "The Great American Caregiver" is the 9th in this series of �Tips by Nursing Assistants for Nursing Assistants� �.�� Please take a few minutes to tell us about your experiences and ideas? �In return, we will list your name as a contributing author.� You will receive a copy of the Tips Booklet when as soon as it is printed as well as directions about how to include this achievement in your resume. � Entries can be typed or handwritten, and must include your name, address and phone number. Please limit your essay to two paragraphs. If possible, please enclose photos of those involved. Submit your own entry - or work with other nursing assistant(s) to develop a Team Entry. Entries must be received by May 1, 2002 to receive recognition for Nursing Assistants Week and by December 31, 2002 to be included in �the Great American Caregiver� (Tips 9) � � � Trainers who desire to conduct an inservice on this topic can request a discussion guide by contacting CNAP at email��
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