From registering to take the Department of Health certification exam to submitting your payroll hours online with Provider One, having your own email account is a powerful way to stay connected as a Home Care Aide.
If you are new to the game, don’t worry! Here are a few simple steps to get your account up and running. These steps use Gmail as an example, but you can also use services like Yahoo or AOL. All are free and simple to use.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Visit www.mail.google.com to get started.
On this screen you will enter your name, create a username or the address to receive and send your emails, and create a secure password for your account.
Username tip: You might find that your name (johndoe@gmail.com) is already taken. Try adding a middle initial, dots between names, a variation of your name, or a significant number (john.e.doe60@gmail.com).
Keeping it professional is always a great idea.
Password tip: Simple, guessable passwords make it easy for hackers to break into your account. Use something only you will remember with a combination of numbers, upper case letters, and a symbol. (Ex: “MaggieSueIs#15”)
It is also a good idea to change your password every 60 days.
Step 2: Welcome to Your Inbox
You will see a few welcome emails from Gmail with tips on how to use your account. To view an email, just click anywhere on the text of the email to open and read.
Beware the unknown sender: Always look at the sender’s name before clicking on an email. If you see an email that is from an unknown address, or is offering prizes you didn’t sign up for, click on the check box to the left of the email and then click on the trash bin to delete it.
Step 3: Send Your First Email
Click on the big red “Compose” button to open a new message. Add an email address you want to send to and a subject line that lets the receiver know what the email is about.
A few other helpful tips:
You can use your email address to register for things like Provider One payroll online and for training updates at www.myseiubenefits.org. Check your email at least a few times a week for new emails and responses to emails you send.
Look for more tutorials on Google’s help page for more email support.
Perks of Getting Online
Did you know you can use an email address to…
Take online training courses, see your transcripts, and discover job resources when you register on www.myseiubenefits.org.
Make doctor’s appointments, order prescriptions, and email your health team. Signup if you have a Group Health plan here or a Kaiser Permanente plan here.
Pay utility bills or parking tickets, and manage your banking.
Shop online for grocery delivery, clothes, and home goods.
