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2017-05-09 06:44:58 PM nikiawyche has anyone played the horse race game
2017-05-09 06:44:59 PM elvira06 Yeah i have been booted like twice.. But i am back with my cowgirl boots planted:P
2017-05-09 06:45:02 PM jill06 i know alot of facilitiies u hve to have a night activity atleasrt 1 to 2 times a week
2017-05-09 06:45:07 PM sherralcawthon i didn't even think about Mary Kay! That would be awesome. Great idea!
2017-05-09 06:45:11 PM ericasouter I also love walk and talks
2017-05-09 06:45:12 PM care3 we hate it i was told its state policy here in michigan
2017-05-09 06:45:15 PM joanne44 our facility never did night activities but I started 3 weeks ago when they hired me and they love it, they say the evenings are so long
2017-05-09 06:45:16 PM melodyh Im checking into that for sure
2017-05-09 06:45:17 PM taras I am not there at nights but we often have bands come in and play. My CNAs tell me that the residents will often enjoy socializing over a game of dominoes..
2017-05-09 06:45:21 PM irene Our residents love playing black jack, so we hav it 2 nigts a week.
2017-05-09 06:45:23 PM dominiquesow we have until 8:30 pm
2017-05-09 06:45:25 PM dominiquesow everyday
2017-05-09 06:45:27 PM aleda we run everyday til 8-830
2017-05-09 06:45:28 PM marilumolina is a regulation to offer a evening act
2017-05-09 06:45:38 PM aprilgfoster what are your work schedules?
2017-05-09 06:45:39 PM preinhardt We have facility pets and tending to them counts as a 1:1 activity they love the see us climb into the bird aviarys lol
2017-05-09 06:45:40 PM cindymay WE have night activities every night until 9:30
2017-05-09 06:45:42 PM preinhardt we get a croud
2017-05-09 06:45:44 PM marilumolina at least once a month
2017-05-09 06:45:48 PM care3 in michigan it is
2017-05-09 06:45:49 PM aprilgfoster Mine is 8:30-5 m-f
2017-05-09 06:45:50 PM nikiawyche I think that is a regulation for skilled
2017-05-09 06:45:53 PM courtneyr2009 9;30?
2017-05-09 06:46:00 PM taras 8-5 m-f
2017-05-09 06:46:02 PM kbertocci Our FB page is dramatically growing. It's a great way to reach out to the community. The family loves seeing their pictures. If you have the residents sign a release form, you can pose their pictures online. We have a list of everyone who said "no" to social media and take it to every event with the camera to ensure we don't accidentally post their picture.
2017-05-09 06:46:02 PM progers111781 im 8-5 but im always staying late
2017-05-09 06:46:04 PM kathyhughes It depends on your state regulations
2017-05-09 06:46:05 PM marciatrimiew 8:30 - 1:30
2017-05-09 06:46:06 PM cindymay yep 9:30
2017-05-09 06:46:08 PM elaundress mines until 8pm
2017-05-09 06:46:10 PM courtneyr2009 wowza
2017-05-09 06:46:11 PM irene Our night activities until 8:00.
2017-05-09 06:46:12 PM kathyhughes That is why you need to know them
2017-05-09 06:46:14 PM marilumolina yes . i work an skill nursing facility
2017-05-09 06:46:16 PM aprilgfoster so who does the after dinner activities
2017-05-09 06:46:17 PM joanne44 I make my own schedule and I work 20 hours a week
2017-05-09 06:46:25 PM preinhardt our facitltiy has activity staff availabe from 8:00 am till 8:00 pm
2017-05-09 06:46:25 PM andreapeleg Night activites: I have bingo Tuesday nights, entertainment Thursday nights and every other Wednesday night show The Great courses
2017-05-09 06:46:28 PM elvira06 We are have been in Baytown for 56 years and We use to be a non profit . But just this pass 8 months we are now for profit .. Big change
2017-05-09 06:46:30 PM kathyhughes When someone says its a regulations, I always ask to seee the regulations
2017-05-09 06:46:32 PM aleda when i am not in this class i work sun through thursday 7 to 330 and eves comes in til 830 but right now my sons graduating and im taking thsi class so im working 12's
2017-05-09 06:46:39 PM jessicag87 whos doing the activity for may 25 hunger awarerness we colect perishable food items and donate them to the local food bank .... does anybody else do that?
2017-05-09 06:46:40 PM kathyhughes blame it on the class
2017-05-09 06:46:42 PM courtneyr2009 yes
2017-05-09 06:46:45 PM taras After dinner activities are usually assisted by CNAs at the facility where I work.
2017-05-09 06:46:47 PM courtneyr2009 always
2017-05-09 06:46:48 PM courtneyr2009 ask
2017-05-09 06:47:01 PM lanaf marilumolina; we had one last year for Nursing home week. They were "Amazing", but they cost over $500.00 for and hour. They were worth every penny!!!
2017-05-09 06:47:08 PM nikiawyche what are some activities that everyone is offering after dinner
2017-05-09 06:47:08 PM siadufour I'm jealous of everyone that has activities professionals working nights and weekends :( we have one activity professional per area (one for healthcare, one for AL, and one for independent) and we all work the same hours. Mon-Fri 8-4:30.
2017-05-09 06:47:09 PM loriann true
2017-05-09 06:47:11 PM care3 when i first started we worked til 430
2017-05-09 06:47:12 PM aleda our facility actually is pushing to run act til 9
2017-05-09 06:47:16 PM melodyh lol Kathy
2017-05-09 06:47:24 PM jammydelbosque I'm going to suggest at my facility for us to do late activities at leaast our last one @ 6 since dinner is @ 5. At least 2 or 3 days a week.
2017-05-09 06:47:25 PM courtneyr2009 it is a requirement to work weekends
2017-05-09 06:47:26 PM aprilgfoster we just had state in our facility last week, so excited b/c we got a perfect score
2017-05-09 06:47:27 PM loriann 9?????
2017-05-09 06:47:33 PM courtneyr2009 for activities assistants
2017-05-09 06:47:35 PM kathyhughes I even asked the surveyors to see the regulation
2017-05-09 06:47:43 PM ericasouter Yes we work every other weekend
2017-05-09 06:47:45 PM preinhardt our life enrichemnt department is fully staffed at 7 people
2017-05-09 06:47:48 PM marilumolina i have mi m ind set for all this new #$%^&& im not saying the word again !! jijij
2017-05-09 06:47:50 PM jill06 by state atleast where i am volunteers can run activities
2017-05-09 06:47:52 PM jessicag87 i work from8 to 5 and i started coming on saturdays to do activities with the residents
2017-05-09 06:47:56 PM kbertocci We hired a position specifically for evenings. She works 3-8 M-F.
2017-05-09 06:48:11 PM care3 we have to work weekends
2017-05-09 06:48:12 PM nikiawyche my residents are done by 6:30
2017-05-09 06:48:12 PM jill06 on weekends i meant
2017-05-09 06:48:13 PM elvira06 Well we work 8 to 4:30 and sat from 9-12
2017-05-09 06:48:16 PM sherralcawthon super jealous of the activities help
2017-05-09 06:48:19 PM courtneyr2009 its just as important to have activities on the weekend as it is during the week
2017-05-09 06:48:22 PM cindymay WE used to work until 10:00 until jsut recently
2017-05-09 06:48:23 PM preinhardt each assistant has their own responsibiblties aside from large group activites
2017-05-09 06:48:26 PM patfuller Its hard getting some of the CNA's to help with after hours activities because they want to have all of thier residents in bed before the activity even get started> It seems right after super everyone wants their patient in bed.
2017-05-09 06:48:28 PM loriann Swell!
2017-05-09 06:48:34 PM courtneyr2009 why so late
2017-05-09 06:48:38 PM jessicag87 yup
2017-05-09 06:48:41 PM marilumolina i woul d have a person set for evening activities
2017-05-09 06:48:42 PM melodyh I dont work weekends for activitys i work as a cma too
2017-05-09 06:48:43 PM nikiawyche why so late
2017-05-09 06:48:49 PM preinhardt i have the same issue! thats part of why the particpation is terrible at night
2017-05-09 06:48:50 PM jacquelinememenza patfuller! Same with ours, hard to get them to assist with anything
2017-05-09 06:49:01 PM preinhardt we have a set person for each shift
2017-05-09 06:49:08 PM taras I wished we could have a person come in part time on weekends. It seems like sometimes the CNAs run themselves ragged....sadly we aren't supposed to be getting overtime. I love our CNAs....we just need more of them!
2017-05-09 06:49:09 PM aprilgfoster i try to schedule volunteers on weekends, my Assistant works 10-3 on saturday
2017-05-09 06:49:13 PM care3 cnas dont help with much
2017-05-09 06:49:14 PM cindymay Our dementia program runs lateWe start our relax station at 9:00 for those who wander
2017-05-09 06:49:15 PM sherralcawthon My second week as AD, state came in for a full book. We almost got IJed over "abuse by seclusion". They decided to make it only a tag because I was new, unlicensed, and working my tail off
2017-05-09 06:49:18 PM andreapeleg I have a Saturday sunday activiites assistant. My facility policy is to have 7 days of activities
2017-05-09 06:49:19 PM kbertocci I am the director and work 8-4. I have 5 staff under me (1 full-time, 3part-time, 1 casual) that work anywhere from 8:30am-8pm M-F or 10:30-3:30 on Saturday and Sunday. We all work very well together.
2017-05-09 06:49:20 PM nikiawyche any suggestion for night act
2017-05-09 06:49:21 PM dominiquesow yes CNA wants to put them in bed soon as possible
2017-05-09 06:49:27 PM melodyh my cnas help alot
2017-05-09 06:49:28 PM jammydelbosque On weekends I work from 8-5 so i could give the last smoking break which is at 4:30. I do paperwork as well.
2017-05-09 06:49:31 PM joanne44 Who is almost done the course??
2017-05-09 06:49:36 PM mblackstone10 i think facilities have a hard time meshing nursing and activities
2017-05-09 06:49:39 PM courtneyr2009 it seems to be a hit or miss with CNAs
2017-05-09 06:49:43 PM siadufour I feel guilty asking CNAs for help...they already do so much
2017-05-09 06:49:45 PM aleda my cnas loveactivities
2017-05-09 06:49:46 PM sherralcawthon I struggle BADLY with the staff wanting to help.
2017-05-09 06:49:49 PM jessicag87 since i started i created a sugestion box for activities my maintenance guy but some little folders outside my office i put coloring pages and colors if they desired to take some
2017-05-09 06:49:52 PM mblackstone10 but, have you tried including them in actitivities when staff is around
2017-05-09 06:49:57 PM marilumolina then you have to bringing up during your meetings with nursing
2017-05-09 06:50:01 PM preinhardt i struggle with getting CNAs to help assist with activites they don't think what i do requires much work and it is so frustrating!!!!
2017-05-09 06:50:02 PM courtneyr2009 i try to help them with meals so they will help me gather for activities
2017-05-09 06:50:02 PM mblackstone10 maybe they just don't know theyare wanteed
2017-05-09 06:50:02 PM andreapeleg FYI....weekend activites are important for families and tours because that's when they come (11am on a Tuesday)
2017-05-09 06:50:03 PM care3 im a cna also so i understand
2017-05-09 06:50:03 PM elvira06 Well my staff helps me in all the other nurse stations we have 5 dinning rooms and well We get to see every 105 in 1 week .. no one gets left behind that me. has the head thats one thing that i drive for. Not on my watch we are family .. and should act that way
2017-05-09 06:50:07 PM courtneyr2009 its def a team
2017-05-09 06:50:10 PM alennon our cnas are pretty good about helping
2017-05-09 06:50:10 PM tajk333 Are volunteers allowed to run activities by themselves?
2017-05-09 06:50:12 PM courtneyr2009 all for the residents
2017-05-09 06:50:15 PM care3 but the residents deserve better
2017-05-09 06:50:17 PM maryjane1 our cna's come up with more excuses.
2017-05-09 06:50:17 PM elaundress we have good staff that enjoys what they are doing and that makes a differnce in the Activity department
2017-05-09 06:50:19 PM jessicag87 i also have volunteers that come on saturday to do their nails and sunday church service
2017-05-09 06:50:21 PM melodyh Ive worked the floor with them so we are good with each other
2017-05-09 06:50:24 PM jammydelbosque YES, weekend activities are highly important!!!!
2017-05-09 06:50:27 PM aleda we r all cnas at my facility
2017-05-09 06:50:28 PM dominiquesow i am a cna too but we know the quality of life to be given to the residents
2017-05-09 06:50:34 PM aprilgfoster Do you have a large set area for activities?
2017-05-09 06:50:36 PM loriann We have great team even the DON brings people to activities
2017-05-09 06:50:40 PM jammydelbosque We wouldn't do weekend activities until recently
2017-05-09 06:50:41 PM dominiquesow rushing them to bed.... is not they are suppose to live
2017-05-09 06:50:47 PM taras care3 I agree! We are there for the residents!!!
2017-05-09 06:50:47 PM marilumolina loriannn thats fantastic
2017-05-09 06:50:53 PM loriann I know right!
2017-05-09 06:50:56 PM nikiawyche act has a good relationship with the cna until a resident is giving them a hard way and I say that they have a right not to go but we are one team act is everyone job
2017-05-09 06:50:57 PM elvira06 CNA are the back bone of the facilty
2017-05-09 06:50:57 PM patfuller My CNA's will help me out durning the morning shift but in the evenings its so hard. I guess its because I start a activity at two-0-clock and they"re just coming on.
2017-05-09 06:51:02 PM sherralcawthon As a CNA, it is psart of my job to make sure there is a holistic appraoch to patient care. NEVER feel guilty about asking for their help. To level things out, I also help them with passing ice, trays, moving residents. In return I expect them to help me get residents to activities
2017-05-09 06:51:03 PM care3 i agree its like dinner goodnight
2017-05-09 06:51:09 PM jacquelinememenza we have trouble especially in the memory care unit because we end up having EVERY single person packed into the activity room with ONE activity assistant present and no CNA
2017-05-09 06:51:12 PM taras Loriann that is awesome....mine leaves whenever she wants to it seems....:(
2017-05-09 06:51:16 PM cindymay Our activity program runs 7:30am - 9:30pm every day, including the weekends
2017-05-09 06:51:18 PM preinhardt i think working in activites we have a differnt mind set them the CNAs they olny think of their physical wellbeing
2017-05-09 06:51:23 PM jessicag87 :(
2017-05-09 06:51:25 PM courtneyr2009 just keep working as a team
2017-05-09 06:51:28 PM bcramer I tried to get Mary Kay consultant to come to our faciity for free make-overs for the ladies for mother's day and was told they would not do it. We also did a style show for mother's day and served sparkling white grape juice in champagne glasses. They loved it.
2017-05-09 06:51:29 PM mblackstone10 cindymay wow
2017-05-09 06:51:33 PM kbertocci Our entire facility works together in bringing resident's to activities. It is very much appreciated. With 170 residents, it is difficult to gather them all with just a few people.
2017-05-09 06:51:34 PM mblackstone10 how do you cover that staff wise?
2017-05-09 06:51:41 PM marilumolina they work together at the end we all are here in this job for our residents
2017-05-09 06:51:42 PM nikiawyche we work close together we do a dining with friends program we we all bring in a home made dish and sit and eat with the residents
2017-05-09 06:51:42 PM joanne44 Is anyone on their final practicum???
2017-05-09 06:51:54 PM courtneyr2009 no joanne
2017-05-09 06:51:57 PM preinhardt i just started this course
2017-05-09 06:52:01 PM cindymay There are 9 of us in our office2 work the days, 2 in the evenings and me on the ocmputer
2017-05-09 06:52:01 PM melodyh nope44
2017-05-09 06:52:03 PM christinadepolo no, week 7
2017-05-09 06:52:04 PM elvira06 Team work guys!
2017-05-09 06:52:05 PM marilumolina and their Continum of their care
2017-05-09 06:52:05 PM elaundress no
2017-05-09 06:52:11 PM jessicag87 wow
2017-05-09 06:52:13 PM andreapeleg joanne44 I'm 030317 on week #10
2017-05-09 06:52:15 PM aprilgfoster I am getting ready for my midterm
2017-05-09 06:52:16 PM courtneyr2009 week 6
2017-05-09 06:52:17 PM dominiquesow im week 6
2017-05-09 06:52:18 PM taras I hate that I feel like we aren't all a team. Sometimes it seems our dept gets the short end of the stick...It is totally teamwork...
2017-05-09 06:52:21 PM irene Just started this course.
2017-05-09 06:52:21 PM patfuller really cindymay that seems like alot. What else do your facility have time for? You must have split shifts of AD to help out.
2017-05-09 06:52:22 PM marilumolina yes joanne I m
2017-05-09 06:52:24 PM melodyh week 6
2017-05-09 06:52:29 PM care3 week 2
2017-05-09 06:52:31 PM elvira06 I am in week 2 lol
2017-05-09 06:52:31 PM nikiawyche congrats everyone for taking the course
2017-05-09 06:52:33 PM jacquelinememenza same I feel like activities doesn't get respected
2017-05-09 06:52:35 PM patfuller WEEK 6
2017-05-09 06:52:43 PM marilumolina well we doing week 14
2017-05-09 06:52:46 PM ericasouter I am in week 6 as well
2017-05-09 06:52:49 PM loriann oh ok
2017-05-09 06:52:52 PM courtneyr2009 im sure the CNA's feel that they dont get respect
2017-05-09 06:52:57 PM jammydelbosque I just started!!
2017-05-09 06:52:57 PM aprilgfoster I feel like every other dept. is trying to tell me how to plan my activities and what i should be doing
2017-05-09 06:52:58 PM courtneyr2009 but talk it out
2017-05-09 06:53:03 PM kathyhughes The folks that finished the course and submitted their Final Practicum have finished the class.
2017-05-09 06:53:03 PM courtneyr2009 in a professional way
2017-05-09 06:53:05 PM cindymay We have two simotanously running activity programs everyday! one for the higher functioning and one for the lower
2017-05-09 06:53:06 PM care3 i help cnas
2017-05-09 06:53:09 PM preinhardt i agree staff at my facility arent afraid to tell you they feel above you.
2017-05-09 06:53:19 PM jill06 i agree activities always gets overlooked
2017-05-09 06:53:21 PM jammydelbosque I help the CNA's too
2017-05-09 06:53:23 PM kbertocci april- take charge. You were hired for a reason
2017-05-09 06:53:23 PM dominiquesow i am a cna and AA - need to earn the other employees respect..
2017-05-09 06:53:23 PM aleda i encourage the cnas input in planning
2017-05-09 06:53:28 PM joanne44 I am almost done my final practicum
2017-05-09 06:53:30 PM jammydelbosque AGREED jill
2017-05-09 06:53:32 PM cindymay so 4 people work everyday and then me too
2017-05-09 06:53:39 PM jessicag87 yup thats why on cna week we should ask the residents to make something as gratitud for their hard work
2017-05-09 06:53:40 PM kathyhughes Thats good Joanne
2017-05-09 06:53:41 PM taras We often try to get the other departments enthusastic and remind them that we are here for the residents, but not everyone sees it that way. I am thankful bc the nurses and CNAs on my wing are pretty awesome about things and helping me get residents to and from activiites..
2017-05-09 06:53:42 PM mblackstone10 cindymay that sounds great, but it wouldnt work in my setting
2017-05-09 06:53:43 PM jacquelinememenza no it doesn't come from the CNAS all the time, it can come from other department heads and the therapy departement especially
2017-05-09 06:53:43 PM maryjane1 im trying to keep up, but its tough, as you all must know.
2017-05-09 06:53:44 PM elaundress From taking this cousre I see all the hard work that goes into planning programs. Sometimes people only see the end.
2017-05-09 06:53:52 PM marilumolina good im still working on it too.
2017-05-09 06:53:54 PM nikiawyche I always say one band one sound
2017-05-09 06:53:57 PM dominiquesow agree elaundress
2017-05-09 06:53:57 PM andreapeleg thats great joanna, I'm working on my research paper this week
2017-05-09 06:54:00 PM jessicag87 thats what i do in my building
2017-05-09 06:54:01 PM kbertocci I am the youngest supervisor in the building by about 15 years. Just show them you know what you are doing and you'' gain respect. Activities are just as important as the other departments.
2017-05-09 06:54:05 PM preinhardt we do two programs at once as well. small group is what i do. It is sectioned by congnition
2017-05-09 06:54:14 PM melodyh congradulations joann44
2017-05-09 06:54:15 PM jacquelinememenza Everyone will cut in while we are doing our assessment and priorize what they have to do over ours
2017-05-09 06:54:19 PM aleda just barely finished research paper
2017-05-09 06:54:21 PM joanne44 Thank you
2017-05-09 06:54:21 PM sherralcawthon I have actually had two admins now blow off activities... they will ask what I have planned (int he morning metting) then change the subject to another depatment midsentence.... We are working on that though ;)
2017-05-09 06:54:22 PM courtneyr2009 kbertocci
2017-05-09 06:54:23 PM taras Still working on practicum. Having a hard time with the very first thing about continuing education.....
2017-05-09 06:54:24 PM courtneyr2009 agreed
2017-05-09 06:54:26 PM mblackstone10 kbertocci-how old?
2017-05-09 06:54:38 PM siadufour I always feel like my job is looked down on and that other departments don't take it seriously which it makes it even harder to ask for help
2017-05-09 06:54:40 PM matthewc ccongrats
2017-05-09 06:54:47 PM cindymay I am very lucky - my facility puts activities very high
2017-05-09 06:54:52 PM dominiquesow yes siadufour
2017-05-09 06:54:52 PM ericasouter I feel that way too sometimes
2017-05-09 06:54:53 PM courtneyr2009 have you talked to upper management
2017-05-09 06:54:57 PM aleda Cindy me too
2017-05-09 06:54:57 PM preinhardt we politley tell them what we are doing and that we will let them know when we are finsihed. We try to tell them we can bring the reisdent to them etc
2017-05-09 06:55:03 PM care3 is anyone taking this class on there own? That is not a director
2017-05-09 06:55:05 PM jill06 yea ppl have to understsnd how much we really do i do so much where i am that goes above and beyond activities
2017-05-09 06:55:07 PM kbertocci mblackstone- Just turned 23. In charge of 170 resident activities.
2017-05-09 06:55:09 PM jacquelinememenza Yes we are seen as the department that "plays games and keeps them entertained"
2017-05-09 06:55:10 PM loriann Oh ok
2017-05-09 06:55:13 PM dominiquesow have to show and do our best to earn their respect
2017-05-09 06:55:14 PM melodyh I would talk to the don are someone too
2017-05-09 06:55:15 PM cindymay everyone helps and they market our activity program as a reason for people to be admitting
2017-05-09 06:55:16 PM joanne44 Everyone works well together and love helping me get residents to activities
2017-05-09 06:55:16 PM jammydelbosque Sometimes I feel like i'm a nobody since I'm just the assistant
2017-05-09 06:55:17 PM jacquelinememenza Activities is too often seen as babysitting
2017-05-09 06:55:21 PM elvira06 Yeah me too they try to say that my job its easy ,
2017-05-09 06:55:23 PM siadufour exactly!
2017-05-09 06:55:24 PM courtneyr2009 care3- im an activities assistant
2017-05-09 06:55:24 PM andreapeleg taras the local university by me has a continuing education program. try a local college
2017-05-09 06:55:24 PM mblackstone10 wow-impressive
2017-05-09 06:55:25 PM aleda except they do interrupt to come get rs often
2017-05-09 06:55:26 PM sherralcawthon aprilgfoster... I feel like that too. Not only departments, but families and even strangers that see my title on my name tag. Lol. some have some pretty good ideas ;)
2017-05-09 06:55:29 PM maryjane1 yes, it looks like we just have fun all day
2017-05-09 06:55:34 PM patfuller The work overload is the problem. But I'm willing to help out as much as possible because I have worked on the floor many of times and I can tell you it;s hard work> But if we all just help out each other we can make a huge differance
2017-05-09 06:55:38 PM preinhardt I am also an activites assistant
2017-05-09 06:55:38 PM jammydelbosque It's like if i dont exist especially because I only work in the weekends lol.
2017-05-09 06:55:38 PM care3 were always doing 1:1q
2017-05-09 06:55:40 PM elaundress If you couldn't do your job you wouldn't not be their. Stay confident and keep believing in your self.
2017-05-09 06:55:42 PM nikiawyche yes i heard that we are baby sitters
2017-05-09 06:55:43 PM care3 1:1s
2017-05-09 06:55:46 PM taras Amen patfuller!!!
2017-05-09 06:55:51 PM cindymay a facility near us got cited by the state for that Aleda
2017-05-09 06:55:53 PM marilumolina we are a big part of the care of the residents
2017-05-09 06:55:54 PM dominiquesow yes that is what i was about to say
2017-05-09 06:55:54 PM jill06 i used to feel like that too but we are making a difference jammy
2017-05-09 06:56:01 PM nikiawyche that doesn't bother me the residents enjoy the programing
2017-05-09 06:56:07 PM kbertocci mblackstone- thank you!
2017-05-09 06:56:08 PM cindymay they siad it was a dignity issue
2017-05-09 06:56:08 PM aleda I keep telling them and talking to the don
2017-05-09 06:56:11 PM jammydelbosque Yes, thats what i tell mysel every day jill
2017-05-09 06:56:19 PM ericasouter yes talk to nursing staff
2017-05-09 06:56:22 PM dominiquesow they bring to the activity room those who are having behaviors and they ask us to keep them pacified
2017-05-09 06:56:25 PM taras I love my residents and truly feel I have found my place! These people are like family and there's nothing I wouldn't do for them!!
2017-05-09 06:56:26 PM andreapeleg the CNAs drop off inappropiate residents and fall risks to activities for babysitting
2017-05-09 06:56:27 PM marciatrimiew planning activities takes a lot of work. Most of the time I do my planning at home. Not enough time to do at work...
2017-05-09 06:56:27 PM melodyh quality of life is just as important as quality of care
2017-05-09 06:56:28 PM sherralcawthon The way I handled earning respect was to write down every little thing I had to do that day. Calendars, errands, activities, Matrix, errands. I no longer get blown off
2017-05-09 06:56:29 PM preinhardt We are treated as baby sitters when CNA do not want to smpend time on some more difficult resident they expect us to stop our work to sit with them etc
2017-05-09 06:56:37 PM jacquelinememenza oh yeah or often residents (especially short term therapy) don't really want to do the assessment
2017-05-09 06:56:38 PM lanaf That's the way it should be,sherralcawthon!! hen you help out anouther department they in turn will help you when you need it.
2017-05-09 06:56:41 PM aprilgfoster I did, I had a mail slot pot outside my office door for "Ideas, commets and questions". Everything else can go to my admin. She even backed me by saying with me taking over our numbers have incressed and residents are engaged during activities. I even had a few family members stop and tell my admin they like the new changes i have made.
2017-05-09 06:56:44 PM ericasouter communication is key in this type of setting
2017-05-09 06:56:47 PM elvira06 For June we are plannig to go to an Astors game.. thats going to be some work voluteers lol
2017-05-09 06:56:53 PM taras I love it melodyh! Quality of life is just as important as quality of care!!!
2017-05-09 06:56:54 PM courtneyr2009 I would talk to management if it doesnt get better
2017-05-09 06:56:58 PM loriann 8-)
2017-05-09 06:57:01 PM courtneyr2009 but first try to talk it out with them
2017-05-09 06:57:02 PM kathyhughes And that is why its important to teach staff about the activities regulations
2017-05-09 06:57:13 PM care3 we go through alot of management
2017-05-09 06:57:13 PM kbertocci I'm so excited to plan the cosmic bingo... The resident's are going to love it
2017-05-09 06:57:14 PM dominiquesow Messiah is doing very well with communications
2017-05-09 06:57:15 PM melodyh thanks tara
2017-05-09 06:57:17 PM jessicag87 omg who has careplans coming up mine are on thursday all day from 10 :30 am to 4:45 pm cant belive it they always confirm all of them
2017-05-09 06:57:26 PM elaundress You are so right Melodyh
2017-05-09 06:57:28 PM maryjane1 lorian lol
2017-05-09 06:57:28 PM kathyhughes and instead of telling them the activities, I would teach the staff about our regulations
2017-05-09 06:57:30 PM care3 we do care plans daily
2017-05-09 06:57:31 PM courtneyr2009 education is power
2017-05-09 06:57:32 PM jill06 all my friends tell me u go girl bc i couldnt do what you do iy goes above games theres more to it
2017-05-09 06:57:33 PM dominiquesow each employees have walkie
2017-05-09 06:57:33 PM taras I sometimes feel like we have opposition Miss Kathy...Not direct, but indirect....
2017-05-09 06:57:33 PM nikiawyche what is cosmic bingo it sounds like fun
2017-05-09 06:57:38 PM marciatrimiew great job aprilgfoster..inspiring
2017-05-09 06:57:42 PM dominiquesow to call for help and communicate
2017-05-09 06:57:47 PM preinhardt our CNA also put residents difficult to deal with in our activites which i don't mind spending the time with them and making them feel validated but sometimes they do put them at risk
2017-05-09 06:57:51 PM jacquelinememenza dominiquesow yes! I can't stand that
2017-05-09 06:57:52 PM kathyhughes and that the regs state that it is the responsibility of the facility
2017-05-09 06:57:58 PM kbertocci Our careplans are Tues-Wed from 10:05-2:30-3
2017-05-09 06:58:01 PM cindymay Cosmic bingo is blacklights, loud music and glowing daubers
2017-05-09 06:58:03 PM jacquelinememenza dominiquesow As if we are going to have any better luck keeping everyone calm
2017-05-09 06:58:05 PM elvira06 jessicag87 lol me too all day of conplaining
2017-05-09 06:58:09 PM dominiquesow u cant stand the walkie?
2017-05-09 06:58:11 PM aprilgfoster Thanks
2017-05-09 06:58:16 PM marias kathy nice to meet u see u again in tuesday same time same pls and nice to meet all of u also we cant talk in forum for all question i hope
2017-05-09 06:58:18 PM loriann wow...we have those
2017-05-09 06:58:24 PM jessicag87 lol elvira06

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