Conference
The Iowa CareGivers Association ROC Annual Conference
Our annual conference is a spectacular event filled with opportunities for you as a direct care worker:
- Quality education specifically for you
- Networking with other direct care workers from across the state of Iowa
- Recognition of the special contributions that direct care workers make every day
- Motivation and enthusiasm that recharges direct care workers
- Fun environment that enhances the learning experience
View the photo gallery of all the Hollywood Stars who attended the ICA Conference!
Thank you for attending the 2011 "Red Carpet Care" conference!
Conference Highlights
Just a note to let you know I was a first timer this year along with 2 other co-workers and we had an awesome time. We signed up for the leadership program and are looking forward to all future conferences. You guys put on a wonderful event. Thanks so much for this opportunity to get in the mix of things.
– Barbara Giellis, Home Care Aide 2
What I liked least about the conference: "That it is over for another year!"
What I liked most about the conference: "Getting to meet new people. How we were taken care of the two days we were there. I loved the information provided and how they were there to answer any questions we had."
"The opportunity to share with other caregivers about our work experience."
"I think everything that is said and discussed in this conference is very beneficial to me as a direct care professional. I am proud to tell all of my co-workers about it."
317 attended
90% rated the conference excellent or good
95%would recommend the conference to a co-worker
85% said attendance at conference increased the likelihood that they would continue to work in the field of direct care
76% said attendance at conference increased the likelihood that they will remain with their current employer
2010 Annual Conference
View Our 2010 Hometown SuperHeroes Photo Gallery!
Many Thanks To The ICA Conference Planning Committee!
 The ICA relies on volunteers to serve on our conference planning committee. They plan every last detail of the educational conference and awards reception. They meet every month for the entire year to ensure direct care workers have a good learning and networking experience. Thanks everyone!
— Pam Biklen, Program Director
 The conference was great and it’s always gratifying to see its positive impact. It’s cool to see the results that the Leadership Program has made in assisting men and women grow personally and professionally! I have a WOW TAKE A BOW feeling of admiration toward those who have participated in the program and who have jumped into their leadership roles with both feet, and with heart and soul and are paving the way!
In addition, what excitement it is to see long held objectives becoming realized with the new credentialing process, and with it, career building opportunities. I hope ICA takes the time to feel ecstatic about being the catalyst in helping to create these revolutionary pathways.
— Mary McLaughlin
 The Iowa CareGivers Association "From the Heart Award"
The ICA “From the Heart” Award is a new award presented to those organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding support of the ICA and its work in one or more ways.
 Football Coach Paul Rhoads, Iowa State University
Pictured from L to R: Rob Denson, DMACC and ICA Board of Directors; Coach Paul Rhoads, ISU Football Program; Diane Frerichs, CNA and ICA Direct Care Worker Leadership Council; John Hale, ICA Public Policy Consultant; Howard Hammond, ICA Board of Directors
For taking time out of a busy schedule to help produce a public service announcement paying tribute to direct care workers. He compares front line direct care workers to his football linemen. Receiving on the Coach’s behalf was, Nick Uhlenhopp, Iowa State University (ISU) Football Program, Assistant Recruitment Coordinator.
To view the PSA from Coach Paul Rhoads, click here.
Video of Award Presentation to Coach Paul Rhoads, accepted by Nick Uhlenhopp.
The Madrid Home
 For being a good employer by demonstrating support for their direct care staff and for their participation in piloting the first Come Care With Me event in Iowa. Pictured are: L to R: Michael Dittert, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Julie Rossow, Director of Nursing, Keith Kudej, Administrator, Jackie Kriz, Certified Medication Aide, DeAnn Thompson, Chair, Board of Directors, and April Elsberry, CNA. (Photo by Dennis Wilcox, Madrid Register-News – printed with permission).
Video of Award Presentation to the Madrid Home.
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