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2017-04-25 06:32:43 PM 1040417 i will be look for ideal
2017-04-25 06:32:46 PM shawnh we have a breakfast and a BBQ planned for nursing week. thankfully nursing week is done by our administration
2017-04-25 06:32:51 PM tacarra0 Kbertocci thats a great idea
2017-04-25 06:33:02 PM kbertocci We have an elvis performer coming on the 18th for nursing home week
2017-04-25 06:33:04 PM cassandracl12 our hospice it doing acookout
2017-04-25 06:33:09 PM cindymay bcramer that is a great idea
2017-04-25 06:33:10 PM jessicag87 good idea
2017-04-25 06:33:12 PM sara1 we are doing a Sand Art Project, as well as foods from diffrent countries in diffrent stations
2017-04-25 06:33:16 PM joanne44 I started movie night last thursday night and I set the room up like the movie and made popcorn in an old fashion popper, they had so much fun, the previous activity coordinator never did that, This week we are watching UP
2017-04-25 06:33:16 PM aleda and res will host a rootbeer float party for nurses
2017-04-25 06:33:17 PM asjodin fun things!
2017-04-25 06:33:27 PM bcramer Guinea pigs are typically biting type creatures, i think. We have a hamster and few people held out hope that he would not bite, but he is great. He lets residents hold him and pet him without flinching even when they squeeze him till his eyes bug out. He has a car that he rolls around in and the residents really enjoy watching him
2017-04-25 06:33:31 PM shawnh Well...they come up with the events and it comes out of their budget, but we help put it on and decorate the facility
2017-04-25 06:33:41 PM asjodin cute a car!
2017-04-25 06:33:42 PM charlotte left the chat room
2017-04-25 06:33:47 PM elaundress We are getting ready for theOZ parade big event .
2017-04-25 06:33:47 PM mariauv Joanne i started showing movies as well i set up the goodie cart with the theme of the movie
2017-04-25 06:33:49 PM marciatrimiew May is also Older American Month
2017-04-25 06:33:49 PM chelseytimreck we are doing a thing with skittles and rolo and putting a saying about your my pot of gold
2017-04-25 06:33:50 PM charlotte enter the chat room
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2017-04-25 06:33:55 PM jessicag87 i know is a busy month and play with budget is hard
2017-04-25 06:33:59 PM charlotte enter the chat room
2017-04-25 06:34:03 PM charlotte left the chat room
2017-04-25 06:34:06 PM chelseytimreck what is the oz parade?
2017-04-25 06:34:08 PM melodyh May is a busy month
2017-04-25 06:34:09 PM joanne44 mariauv, they love it and makes their evening go by faster
2017-04-25 06:34:13 PM charlotte enter the chat room
2017-04-25 06:34:15 PM aleda we had a guinea pig rolling around the facility last week the dog was following closely bbecause its his friend it was sweet
2017-04-25 06:34:20 PM charlotte left the chat room
2017-04-25 06:34:21 PM asjodin lol
2017-04-25 06:34:24 PM priscillad thanks kathy...ive have gotten great ideas from pinterest
2017-04-25 06:34:25 PM alennon I love nursing home week
2017-04-25 06:34:25 PM lidiaal06 lol
2017-04-25 06:34:26 PM chelseytimreck lol
2017-04-25 06:34:27 PM charlotte enter the chat room
2017-04-25 06:34:30 PM darleensunter anyone have ideas for people who lost their moms?
2017-04-25 06:34:31 PM marilumolina budget is hard , but thankfully some staff always come through
2017-04-25 06:34:33 PM shawnh bcramer...can vary with guinea pigs and hamsters. When my kids had them, the guinea pig was sweet and cuddly and the hamster bit everyone! :-P
2017-04-25 06:34:33 PM marciatrimiew Volunteer Week this week...
2017-04-25 06:34:35 PM mistyg13 may is a very busy month and does put a strain on the budget
2017-04-25 06:34:40 PM aleda pinterest is my favorite
2017-04-25 06:34:46 PM jessicag87 i know mari
2017-04-25 06:34:47 PM asjodin memories of mother? Discussion group?
2017-04-25 06:34:47 PM lidiaal06 mine too
2017-04-25 06:34:54 PM kbertocci Just an idea for departments -- we have "popcorn friday's" for staff members. We bought a popcorn machine and have it in the staff lounge every friday. There is a sign on it that says, "Free Popcorn Friday -- Staff, you are appreciated". It's inexpensive after you have the machine and the staff love it
2017-04-25 06:34:56 PM chelseytimreck yes marica we just had our luncheon today
2017-04-25 06:34:58 PM bcramer We are doing a grab bag for one of the days. The Leadership team is putting small items in the bags such as chips, pens, notepads etc and the employees get to pick the bag
2017-04-25 06:35:03 PM dinap mistyg13.. it is a very busing month for me as well
2017-04-25 06:35:07 PM mariauv kber that is a great idea
2017-04-25 06:35:07 PM sara1 I have one Volunteer, I wish i had more
2017-04-25 06:35:09 PM marilumolina darleennn honored them durind mother's day celebartion
2017-04-25 06:35:10 PM crystalclt23 .
2017-04-25 06:35:16 PM chelseytimreck kbertoci thats awesome!
2017-04-25 06:35:22 PM marciatrimiew Members will share Momma's recipes..
2017-04-25 06:35:26 PM crystalclt23 that sure is
2017-04-25 06:35:34 PM darleensunter Thanks for the ideas you guy rock
2017-04-25 06:35:38 PM elaundress We have popcorn day on Fridays to and live music.
2017-04-25 06:35:42 PM marilumolina maybe a song? a poem or if you can a slide show
2017-04-25 06:35:45 PM jessicag87 i dont have volunteer but i have an assistant
2017-04-25 06:35:47 PM jessicag87 lol
2017-04-25 06:35:53 PM shawnh May is busy for everyone, but gives great theme ideas...nursing home week, cinco de mayo, mother's day, memorial day
2017-04-25 06:35:56 PM melodyh i do popcorn thursday
2017-04-25 06:36:15 PM mistyg13 we love our fresh popcorn machine
2017-04-25 06:36:16 PM aleda may is crazy wish a few were spread out lol
2017-04-25 06:36:17 PM jessicag87 i do movie and popcorn every friday
2017-04-25 06:36:18 PM sara1 That's a great idea with the popcorn
2017-04-25 06:36:22 PM patfuller On my trip one of the resident just left my side and woundered off and I didn't know if she'd left the store or not I had no way of contacting her and that building is so huge. I eventualy had her over head paged after ten minutes of not knowing her location. But after founding her and she stayed with the group I turned out ok. I've scheduled another trip next month. Lesson learned keep them close and not take it for grated that they will come right back when they say so
2017-04-25 06:36:25 PM kathyhughes What do you all do for Memorial Day???
2017-04-25 06:36:40 PM tacarra0 im have more volunteers thats contacting me. I had to go out and mingle with the community. and meet some great people
2017-04-25 06:36:45 PM aleda last year we did a picnic we made fried chicken and all the works
2017-04-25 06:36:47 PM kbertocci For nursing home week, we honor all departments. Every day, a $25 gift card is drawn from one of the departments for one of the staff. For example. Monday is dietary, Tuesday is administration, Wednesday is nursing, Thursday is activities, and Friday is housekeeping. They also choose 1 individual a day to receive a hanging basket from the local florist.
2017-04-25 06:36:51 PM asjodin a memorial service for those we have lost...for residents and the families
2017-04-25 06:36:51 PM mistyg13 we have a cookout for the entire facility
2017-04-25 06:37:00 PM alennon We are doing a facility BBQ
2017-04-25 06:37:03 PM marciatrimiew Kathy is the Marketing Practicum referring to three different projects?
2017-04-25 06:37:04 PM cindymay We have a memorial day service and pass out thank you gifts to all of our veterans
2017-04-25 06:37:04 PM christinadepolo cook out for residents
2017-04-25 06:37:05 PM elaundress We had live Karokee the resident really got involved.
2017-04-25 06:37:06 PM chelseytimreck we have the vfw come do a flag raising cermemony with the residents
2017-04-25 06:37:10 PM aleda staff brought in food residents cooked and togetehr we all had yummy food
2017-04-25 06:37:10 PM joanne44 we will be having a cook out for memorial day
2017-04-25 06:37:12 PM sara1 What areas do you all work in? I work in a Healthcare Setting
2017-04-25 06:37:17 PM marilumolina WE have local memorial services
2017-04-25 06:37:19 PM asjodin I like the idea with the vfw
2017-04-25 06:37:21 PM chelseytimreck and they do pins for all the vets
2017-04-25 06:37:22 PM crystalclt23 we have an entertainer come in and have hospic do a program
2017-04-25 06:37:22 PM jessicag87 a party in the dinning room with dj ruben he puts a show and he dresses up
2017-04-25 06:37:29 PM elaundress I am LPN
2017-04-25 06:37:30 PM kaityk awesome
2017-04-25 06:37:41 PM melodyh I've got trivia and flag crafts so far. with a small bbq
2017-04-25 06:37:43 PM patfuller Wow the pizza and soda fund raiser is a winner for me. Great idea aleda
2017-04-25 06:38:02 PM jessicag87 nice idea pat
2017-04-25 06:38:06 PM kathyhughes No Marcia it is for one activity ....depends on what you want to do....some people do three activities...it is up to you like I said in the email
2017-04-25 06:38:20 PM tacarra0 Yes i did a pizza fundraiser a couple times and made good money
2017-04-25 06:38:22 PM cindymay We also have a wall of honor-wehre we list all of our vets both residents and staff, there time of service and any wars they were in
2017-04-25 06:38:29 PM asjodin I like the wall of honor
2017-04-25 06:38:34 PM jessicag87 tacarra nice
2017-04-25 06:38:38 PM dinap we honor our veterens with a special breakfast. we have music as well
2017-04-25 06:38:39 PM aleda liking wall of honor
2017-04-25 06:38:42 PM chelseytimreck i like the wall of honor as well
2017-04-25 06:38:47 PM kbertocci Our legion comes and does a service for all of our veterans. Everyone is welcome to attend, but the veterans sit in one section and receive a flower to thank them for their service.
2017-04-25 06:38:47 PM crystalclt23 i like the wall of honor
2017-04-25 06:38:58 PM shawnh We do more for veteran's day than for memorial day
2017-04-25 06:39:05 PM jessicag87 wow great idea
2017-04-25 06:39:05 PM aleda we dont have any vets right now
2017-04-25 06:39:07 PM melodyh Wall of honor.... 2 thumbs up
2017-04-25 06:39:12 PM dinap we have all there pictures up too
2017-04-25 06:39:16 PM marciatrimiew ok..thanks
2017-04-25 06:39:19 PM christinadepolo same veteran's day over memorial day
2017-04-25 06:39:23 PM aleda but once we do im going to borrow that wall of honor thats great
2017-04-25 06:39:25 PM elaundress Goodidea for my facility.
2017-04-25 06:39:31 PM jessicag87 me too we have like 30 vets so we do more at veterans day
2017-04-25 06:39:33 PM asjodin its wonderful
2017-04-25 06:39:40 PM sara1 What is a wall of honor never heard of it
2017-04-25 06:39:43 PM asjodin wow 30 vets!
2017-04-25 06:39:46 PM maryjane1 the vfw people come in and give our vets pins, and the widows of veterans get pins too
2017-04-25 06:39:49 PM jessicag87 i ,love all the ideas yah have
2017-04-25 06:39:50 PM patfuller kbetocci good luck and yes they are excited to go shopping thats why I've scheduled another trip and will put up with the stress. My DON said that she would get me a CNA to go with us next time. Thank Goodness.
2017-04-25 06:39:52 PM chelseytimreck wow thats a lot of vets
2017-04-25 06:40:00 PM asjodin we have 4
2017-04-25 06:40:00 PM melodyh thats alot of vets.
2017-04-25 06:40:01 PM mariauv Wall of honor great hit at our place. We also do MIA/POW Table
2017-04-25 06:40:06 PM jessicag87 yup we have va contract
2017-04-25 06:40:08 PM mistyg13 we have 5 vets
2017-04-25 06:40:10 PM marciatrimiew Office closed for memorial day..
2017-04-25 06:40:11 PM maryjane1 we have 8
2017-04-25 06:40:12 PM kbertocci Love the wall of honor! We're at about 30 veterans right now, so it'll be a big one for us. Definitely going to do that. Great idea!
2017-04-25 06:40:17 PM asjodin What do you have at the MIA/POW table?
2017-04-25 06:40:20 PM jessicag87 so we get pretty much all of them lol
2017-04-25 06:40:21 PM melodyh i only have a few vets
2017-04-25 06:40:25 PM shawnh Memorial Day this year simply showing "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and breaking out our popcorn machine, perhaps some patriotic music
2017-04-25 06:40:30 PM cindymay we have paper bricks that we have the veteran info on and put them on the wall in the dining room for everone to see
2017-04-25 06:40:45 PM joanne44 Good Idea Cindymay
2017-04-25 06:40:46 PM kaityk good idea
2017-04-25 06:40:57 PM tacarra0 Vetrans Day be beyond great. We have Hospice that comes out and also a few military members that comes out and share this day with our vets. The military members give out awards to the vet for the service that did
2017-04-25 06:40:59 PM aleda what a great idea
2017-04-25 06:41:02 PM abigail please i need idas for Memorial day
2017-04-25 06:41:08 PM 1040417 i love veterans day did the MIA/POW table with a dinner for vets
2017-04-25 06:41:10 PM marciatrimiew We still will honor all Veterans on Tues. with a flag, moment of silence
2017-04-25 06:41:12 PM sara1 thank you Cindy, waht a great idea!! I will let my boss know
2017-04-25 06:41:14 PM joanne44 How is everyone doing with their course? It is a lot more work then I expected but I am enjoying it
2017-04-25 06:41:21 PM cassandracl12 I like the wall of honor how awesome
2017-04-25 06:41:27 PM jessicag87 nice marcia
2017-04-25 06:41:28 PM aleda this year we are doing a bbq/potluck
2017-04-25 06:41:36 PM melodyh Im learning alot!!!
2017-04-25 06:41:42 PM asjodin I am too! I love this
2017-04-25 06:41:43 PM mistyg13 joanne44 it is alot of work but im having fun with it
2017-04-25 06:41:44 PM chelseytimreck verterns day we do a big thing with the legion and hospice and they bring in lots of goodies for them
2017-04-25 06:41:45 PM darleensunter We have a celebration for our participants and staff too who served
2017-04-25 06:41:47 PM jessicag87 me too melody
2017-04-25 06:41:48 PM maryjane1 me too
2017-04-25 06:41:48 PM sara1 what are you all doing for may 5th?
2017-04-25 06:41:53 PM kathyhughes I am glad Joanne that you are enjoying it
2017-04-25 06:42:00 PM melodyh Its helped me so much
2017-04-25 06:42:02 PM ellenmfm joanne44 i'm excited about it but the written assignments for me are torture
2017-04-25 06:42:05 PM asjodin I like including staff and volunteers for celebration
2017-04-25 06:42:05 PM abigail (Tp)
2017-04-25 06:42:07 PM bcramer shawnh that is good to know, I have only had bad experiences with guinea pigs but have not tried in a long time. Maybe time to try again:P
2017-04-25 06:42:11 PM beckysalaz I actually learned a lot from this coarse and I cant wait until I take over the activities to put it all into play
2017-04-25 06:42:13 PM tajk333 salsa competition with the staff
2017-04-25 06:42:21 PM alennon the info tyou get in this class is amazing
2017-04-25 06:42:25 PM chelseytimreck mexican themed day trip to mexico mexican food and salsa music
2017-04-25 06:42:26 PM asjodin yes
2017-04-25 06:42:28 PM joanne44 Kathyhughes my first job in this field and I feel like I should have been here 20 years ago
2017-04-25 06:42:30 PM melodyh Alot of fun stuff and idea
2017-04-25 06:42:30 PM prymyc i like the salsa competition idea
2017-04-25 06:42:33 PM patfuller cindymay well I guess we will see how that goes because I'm taking the residents to the movie tomorrow for the first time. Wish me luck and I wish you luck as well.
2017-04-25 06:42:34 PM prymyc im gonna steal it
2017-04-25 06:42:36 PM jessicag87 chelsey nice
2017-04-25 06:42:39 PM mariauv asjodin http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2014/10/06/the-powmia-table-a-place-setting-for-one-a-table-for-all/comment-page-1/
2017-04-25 06:42:40 PM joanne44 nice to go home and know you ment something to somone
2017-04-25 06:42:42 PM afranco me too
2017-04-25 06:42:43 PM marilumolina salsa or enchilada contest
2017-04-25 06:42:49 PM elaundress Would love to have a special day to honor all the residents individuallly
2017-04-25 06:42:54 PM kathyhughes Well Joanne,
2017-04-25 06:42:56 PM mariauv asjodin Its a table with multiple symbolic elements to it.
2017-04-25 06:42:57 PM aleda I am enjoying creating and changing forms and really enjoying learning why we do all the stuff we do
2017-04-25 06:42:58 PM beckysalaz i agree joann44
2017-04-25 06:43:00 PM sherralcawthon enter the chat room
2017-04-25 06:43:04 PM cindymay good luck patfuller! You'll do great and they will LOVE it
2017-04-25 06:43:13 PM mariauv asjodin Its a table with multiple symbolic elements to it
2017-04-25 06:43:14 PM kathyhughes Let me know when you have been doing it for 30+ years!
2017-04-25 06:43:19 PM cassandracl12 national senior health and fitness day we are having a health cook off. managers have to bring in a healthy recipe to share with list of ingredients and why it is healthy and residents will judge
2017-04-25 06:43:25 PM kathyhughes Thats when you appreciate the job!!!
2017-04-25 06:43:31 PM joanne44 I will kathyhughes
2017-04-25 06:43:31 PM melodyh Thats a long time
2017-04-25 06:43:31 PM tajk333 this is definitely the most rewarding field i have ever worked in!
2017-04-25 06:43:38 PM elaundress amen
2017-04-25 06:43:40 PM sherralcawthon Hi there!!
2017-04-25 06:43:40 PM 1040417 I LOVE my Resident they make my day
2017-04-25 06:43:43 PM jessicag87 soo true kathy
2017-04-25 06:43:44 PM aleda Ive found the course is answerring many questions and really letting me figure a lot of things out I always knew what to do but understanding why helps
2017-04-25 06:43:44 PM kbertocci For outings, do you guys take information cards? Thursday is my first one and I had an RN fill out index cards with their code status, diagnosis, whether or not they have diabetes, dietary restrictions, and emergency contact.
2017-04-25 06:43:46 PM marilumolina i reall y enjoy my job
2017-04-25 06:43:50 PM sherralcawthon Sorry I'm late.....
2017-04-25 06:43:52 PM karina1 88/.............
2017-04-25 06:44:00 PM joanne44 Their faces light up when I arrive and it just makes me feel so good
2017-04-25 06:44:03 PM cassandracl12 as a 25 yr old it is def rewarding and challenging bc I am so young many residents make fun of my age and think I know nothing
2017-04-25 06:44:05 PM chelseytimreck agree kathy we have a lady that as been with our company for 40 years and she doesnt want to retire
2017-04-25 06:44:10 PM sara1 Kathy my mom has done it. I just natrually graviated twords it i'm very passionate about my job :P
2017-04-25 06:44:15 PM aleda yes we have cards when we go out
2017-04-25 06:44:22 PM marciatrimiew May 5 is a day we learn Spanish words. Members get a card with a Spanish word and place it with an item in the room. At the end of the day we see who got the most correct. Serve nachos and salsa...dance and have fun...definitely using the maraca craft project!
2017-04-25 06:44:22 PM beckysalaz I was a bartender for 9 years and I loved it but doing my job now is rigt there
2017-04-25 06:44:24 PM bcramer I am thinking about doing a cook book with residents recipes supplied by their families. You know the favorite recipe that the resident cooked for their family and trying to get dietary to cook some of them. Has anyone done anything like that and how did it go?
2017-04-25 06:44:26 PM tacarra0 I love my job as well just seeing the smile on the residents face assures me that im doing a great job
2017-04-25 06:44:29 PM jessicag87 wow
2017-04-25 06:44:44 PM asjodin thank you maria!
2017-04-25 06:44:44 PM alennon Ivv'e been doing it almost a year and love it!
2017-04-25 06:44:46 PM melodyh I love it! but, a newby
2017-04-25 06:44:46 PM mistyg13 that sounds like fun
2017-04-25 06:44:47 PM jessicag87 it is a challenge ... im going tru it right now
2017-04-25 06:44:48 PM joanne44 tacarra0 that is how I feel
2017-04-25 06:44:48 PM christinadepolo the job is both rewarding and challenging
2017-04-25 06:44:49 PM kbertocci I was in an independent living setting for 4 years during college, now I'm in this position full-time as of March 13th and love it. I'm only 23 and of course very young, but I couldn't imagine leaving
2017-04-25 06:44:50 PM chelseytimreck bcramer that sounds like a great idea to make some extra money
2017-04-25 06:44:51 PM cassandracl12 left the chat room
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2017-04-25 06:44:52 PM dinap we have a lady as well that has been doing it 24 years
2017-04-25 06:44:54 PM cindymay Outings-we take a cheat sheet with their code status, fluid restrictions, food level (pureed, etc.)
2017-04-25 06:44:54 PM beckysalaz seeing where i can make a difference is great
2017-04-25 06:44:59 PM sara1 Thank you everyone!!:)
2017-04-25 06:45:01 PM jessicag87 im afraid to let down my facility
2017-04-25 06:45:02 PM kbertocci I'm now in skilled nursing
2017-04-25 06:45:02 PM aleda good idea about cookbook
2017-04-25 06:45:03 PM crystalclt23 this is challenging
2017-04-25 06:45:03 PM sherralcawthon I don't take information cards when we go on outings.... for the m ost part, I know their diets, code status, and ambulation. Which to me is the most important things to know. My DON is my fall back if something happens.
2017-04-25 06:45:11 PM shawnh Very rewarding job indeed! So glad I did this. Learning a lot in course though. I primarily work with our IL residents and help the rest of my team with AL and LTC. Haven't had to do any of the documentation they do...happy to be learning it now.
2017-04-25 06:45:16 PM asjodin I have a staff member who has been at our facility in activities for 19 years!
2017-04-25 06:45:20 PM kathyhughes Brenda, a cook book is a great idea, don't forget to include food memories with the residents to share
2017-04-25 06:45:21 PM elaundress I am learning some much in the reading so eye opening. You can go in so many places with this career move.
2017-04-25 06:45:28 PM prymyc today I was in my office working and someone slid a paper under my door. it was a colored picture with a note on the back that said we love and cherish you....it was from a resident! moments like that make all the hard work worth it
2017-04-25 06:45:29 PM jessicag87 kkerticci me too im in a skilled nursing home
2017-04-25 06:45:34 PM chelseytimreck challenging yes but like other have said very rewarding
2017-04-25 06:45:39 PM aleda Im in skilled nursing home
2017-04-25 06:45:39 PM marilumolina I have one staff she in been in this facility for 35 years activities 14
2017-04-25 06:45:40 PM sherralcawthon jessicag87.... I'm terrified I'm going to let down my facility also
2017-04-25 06:45:44 PM asjodin wow!
2017-04-25 06:45:48 PM melodyh I just came of the floor as a cma. been in activitys 3 months
2017-04-25 06:45:53 PM crystalclt23 wow
2017-04-25 06:46:01 PM elaundress WOW
2017-04-25 06:46:04 PM mistyg13 thats along time ,ive been in activities for almost 1 year
2017-04-25 06:46:05 PM jessicag87 i know sherralcawthon
2017-04-25 06:46:06 PM marciatrimiew wow
2017-04-25 06:46:06 PM cindymay we did a resident cookbook-we gave them to the families as a Christmas gift and then sold the rest for $10 for a fundraiser
2017-04-25 06:46:12 PM marilumolina very rewardingwhen your see those smiles in the residents
2017-04-25 06:46:15 PM asjodin I came from physical therapy-been the activities coordinator for 6 months now!
2017-04-25 06:46:17 PM chelseytimreck i have been in activites for 2 years
2017-04-25 06:46:18 PM asjodin love it
2017-04-25 06:46:19 PM jessicag87 im trying my best
2017-04-25 06:46:19 PM maryjane1 yes, im afraid to let mine down too
2017-04-25 06:46:25 PM melodyh I love it!!!!
2017-04-25 06:46:33 PM chelseytimreck i have been a cna for 13 years
2017-04-25 06:46:33 PM lidiaal06 looove it
2017-04-25 06:46:47 PM patfuller So with the family council meetings do the families meet like the residents once a month? I would suggest maybe quarterly
2017-04-25 06:46:47 PM aleda i started here as a cna in 1997 never worked anywhere else always worked here switched over into activities about 10 plus years ago
2017-04-25 06:46:49 PM elaundress Yes thats why I love working with the elderly and embracing their wisdom.
2017-04-25 06:46:52 PM melodyh i was a cna for 10
2017-04-25 06:47:00 PM joanne44 I worked as an assistant manager at a time share for 14years but my health did not allow me to work there any longer so I found this job
2017-04-25 06:47:01 PM jessicag87 right now im still in my 2 day
2017-04-25 06:47:01 PM asjodin we do our family council quarterly
2017-04-25 06:47:04 PM prymyc i was the staffing coordinator and activities assistant before and my residents are the ones who pushed for me to get the activites director job
2017-04-25 06:47:04 PM cindymay I have been the activity director for 16 years, I was a CNA before that
2017-04-25 06:47:04 PM chelseytimreck aleda thats awesome
2017-04-25 06:47:06 PM aleda melodyh me 2
2017-04-25 06:47:07 PM marilumolina cna for 7 years
2017-04-25 06:47:17 PM maryjane1 am i the only one having a tough time with this course?
2017-04-25 06:47:19 PM kathyhughes Like Resident Council it is up to the Families
2017-04-25 06:47:19 PM jessicag87 and im terrified to let them down
2017-04-25 06:47:23 PM ashleyann1902 I love the cookbook idea!
2017-04-25 06:47:23 PM sherralcawthon cna for 5 years now, have only done hospice
2017-04-25 06:47:25 PM melodyh cindymay you give me hope
2017-04-25 06:47:26 PM alennon the cookbook idea is great
2017-04-25 06:47:29 PM mistyg13 i worked as dietary manager for 4 years
2017-04-25 06:47:34 PM jessicag87 me too
2017-04-25 06:47:38 PM kathyhughes It is not required that you have a Family Council
2017-04-25 06:47:39 PM elaundress I was a cna and now LPN.
2017-04-25 06:47:40 PM prymyc if it wasnt for them going to the administrator and telling her that they wanted me to be in charge of activities, I dont know if I would have gotten it
2017-04-25 06:47:45 PM chelseytimreck sherral i give you props hospice is hard emotionally
2017-04-25 06:47:48 PM jessicag87 maryjane1
2017-04-25 06:47:50 PM cindymay Well I am glad melodyh
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2017-04-25 06:47:55 PM sara1 I love making the residents happy, and be able to connect with them. I have a resident who cries everyday, but when she sees me she instantly lights up. things like that makes it worthwhile :)
2017-04-25 06:48:02 PM charlotte enter the chat room
2017-04-25 06:48:04 PM crystalclt23 i have been in activities for only one year and in memory care for the last 13yrs as a director or medication aid or even a care manager
2017-04-25 06:48:05 PM beckysalaz at first I had a tough time only because it was online but now I have the hang of things
2017-04-25 06:48:06 PM jessicag87 but we will be fine maryjane1
2017-04-25 06:48:08 PM asjodin wow that's awesome sara1
2017-04-25 06:48:09 PM darleensunter you are not the only one! it hard but we will survive
2017-04-25 06:48:11 PM marilumolina family can come and sit in the meetings but you have to as the council members if its ok with them
2017-04-25 06:48:13 PM charlotte left the chat room
2017-04-25 06:48:14 PM melodyh prymyc... me too
2017-04-25 06:48:15 PM sherralcawthon I absolutley LOVE the cookbook idea!! That is something I want to do for Christmas for families. It would also be an amazing fundraiser to sell to staff members
2017-04-25 06:48:18 PM chelseytimreck elaundress and what made you change your mind to be an activity director?
2017-04-25 06:48:20 PM dinap i have been in activities for a little over a year now. I still get on the floor as a cna or med aide sometimes
2017-04-25 06:48:20 PM charlotte enter the chat room
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2017-04-25 06:48:30 PM charlotte enter the chat room
2017-04-25 06:48:35 PM jessicag87 wow dinap
2017-04-25 06:48:37 PM maryjane1 thanks jess, it seems overwhelming at times
2017-04-25 06:48:38 PM tacarra0 Dont be afraid you all just have faith and everything will be okay. Sometime it can be a handful or two lol, just keep pushing
2017-04-25 06:48:41 PM jessicag87 thats awsome
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2017-04-25 06:48:52 PM kbertocci I was a behavior therapist in an Autism Center before this, with very physicallyy behavioral children who I body restrained several times a day, so this is a large change of pace.
2017-04-25 06:48:59 PM charlotte enter the chat room
2017-04-25 06:49:02 PM jessicag87 i know maryjane1 how long you been in activities
2017-04-25 06:49:08 PM mariauv Just curious how do you combat the fatigue? I love our residents but at times i am so exhausted. I do multiple jobs in a given 8 hour day.
2017-04-25 06:49:15 PM maryjane1 2 years

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