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2017-08-03 05:57:25 PM juliannag means there is something better out there for you!
2017-08-03 05:57:28 PM marciatrimiew hello everyone is this MEPAP 2 live chat?
2017-08-03 05:57:35 PM melissajdikken juliannag, you definitley have your work cut out for you then too
2017-08-03 05:57:41 PM lisasittniewski enter the chat room
2017-08-03 05:57:45 PM 8800971 yes
2017-08-03 05:57:46 PM juliannag yes indeed!
2017-08-03 05:57:53 PM juliannag I am excited to learn though
2017-08-03 05:58:02 PM monac My boss retired and they asked me to step in and take over. I am still doing all the work since June 13 and will continue in the position for another few months
2017-08-03 05:58:13 PM lisasittniewski Hello, everyone!
2017-08-03 05:58:14 PM saralooman enter the chat room
2017-08-03 05:58:17 PM melissajdikken monac, maybe the timming wasnt right at the moment, but something more significant is waiting right around the courner
2017-08-03 05:58:26 PM ashxeve Hello!
2017-08-03 05:58:41 PM 8800971 hey
2017-08-03 05:58:45 PM marciatrimiew awesome!!
2017-08-03 05:59:00 PM melissajdikken im sorry you didnt get the position, but im sure something better will be heading your way
2017-08-03 05:59:07 PM jrothermel85 Does anyone know what the topic is for tonight?
2017-08-03 05:59:11 PM lisasittniewski I will be filling in for Kathy this week
2017-08-03 05:59:14 PM saralooman Good Evening
2017-08-03 05:59:33 PM lisasittniewski She had an engagement she couldn't miss and asked me to fill in for her, if that is okay with everyone!
2017-08-03 05:59:41 PM jrothermel85 yep
2017-08-03 05:59:42 PM saralooman yes :)
2017-08-03 05:59:43 PM 8800971 fine thanks
2017-08-03 05:59:46 PM marciatrimiew perfect!!
2017-08-03 05:59:49 PM melissajdikken absolutely
2017-08-03 05:59:52 PM lisasittniewski So, how is everyone's week going?
2017-08-03 05:59:55 PM shirleym Yes of course! : )
2017-08-03 05:59:59 PM juliannag great. so busy
2017-08-03 06:00:02 PM monac it really is upsetting when they think I should do it for nothing extra
2017-08-03 06:00:03 PM saralooman pretty busy
2017-08-03 06:00:05 PM jrothermel85 ok getting over a cold
2017-08-03 06:00:08 PM lisasittniewski Any cool activities this week?
2017-08-03 06:00:09 PM marciatrimiew Great so far...
2017-08-03 06:00:10 PM julia46135 Sure is!
2017-08-03 06:00:14 PM lisasittniewski sorry jrothermel!
2017-08-03 06:00:16 PM shirleym busy...but good!
2017-08-03 06:00:17 PM 8800971 ok always so busy
2017-08-03 06:00:25 PM melissajdikken mine has been good, next week will be tough
2017-08-03 06:00:39 PM lisasittniewski what is on deck next week, melissa
2017-08-03 06:00:47 PM kcoutu201 weeks been crazy
2017-08-03 06:00:55 PM monac my week has been hell, sorry but that is how I feel right now
2017-08-03 06:00:58 PM melissajdikken Did an interview today, hopefully this one will work will work out
2017-08-03 06:01:08 PM lisasittniewski i hope so!!!
2017-08-03 06:01:10 PM julia46135 Really good so far other than I had my first experience today letting an employee go. That was nerve wracking!!
2017-08-03 06:01:11 PM juliannag we have a trip for pie tomorrow, and wine and cheese. and a luau social next week.
2017-08-03 06:01:13 PM marciatrimiew Taking the group to Wal-mart next week and lunch at the airport (we don't get out much) exciting..
2017-08-03 06:01:23 PM melissajdikken i have a spa day coming up, a couple new activities
2017-08-03 06:01:24 PM 8800971 its ok monac hope it gets better
2017-08-03 06:01:25 PM melissajdikken more training
2017-08-03 06:01:37 PM monac I am sure it will
2017-08-03 06:01:39 PM saralooman i was suppose to have a girl from maternity leave and got a note she wont be back till the 22nd
2017-08-03 06:01:39 PM lisasittniewski Pie , wine an chees! awesom!
2017-08-03 06:01:40 PM ashxeve My activity this week has been making a time line on their life.
2017-08-03 06:01:43 PM kcoutu201 Fair fun Day at the end of august, Dunk Tank and all
2017-08-03 06:01:48 PM monac just taking one day at a time
2017-08-03 06:01:54 PM lisasittniewski dunk tank!!!
2017-08-03 06:02:00 PM lisasittniewski monac, hang in there
2017-08-03 06:02:09 PM lisasittniewski some weeks are going to be better than others, we all feel that, right/
2017-08-03 06:02:14 PM melissajdikken we have the fair next week also. but i have a hard time getting people to want to drive our van to take residents out
2017-08-03 06:02:19 PM jrothermel85 i hear yah
2017-08-03 06:02:19 PM monac I was also asked to train the new girl that got the position that I am doing now
2017-08-03 06:02:26 PM marciatrimiew I'm going to start applying...It's great to get experience and to see what different companies have to offer...
2017-08-03 06:02:27 PM lisasittniewski don't forget to make sure your quality of life is as good as you are making your residents
2017-08-03 06:02:31 PM 8800971 going to concert in the park tomorrow night the park is down the road so we can walk the residents down
2017-08-03 06:02:33 PM kcoutu201 We have the DON getting in and we are using it as a fundraiser for the walk to End Alz
2017-08-03 06:02:44 PM mcgeemarie enter the chat room
2017-08-03 06:03:03 PM lisasittniewski if you don't tae care of yourself, how will ;you take care of them?
2017-08-03 06:03:06 PM beckysalaz enter the chat room
2017-08-03 06:03:10 PM mcgeemarie hi all
2017-08-03 06:03:13 PM saralooman hi
2017-08-03 06:03:15 PM melissajdikken that is true
2017-08-03 06:03:18 PM kcoutu201 hi mc-g
2017-08-03 06:03:19 PM marciatrimiew hello..
2017-08-03 06:03:22 PM monac I agree lisasittniewski
2017-08-03 06:03:28 PM melissajdikken hi mcgeemarie
2017-08-03 06:03:29 PM beckysalaz Goodeveing everyone!
2017-08-03 06:03:35 PM juliannag hello new commers
2017-08-03 06:03:46 PM jrothermel85 that must feel like a low blow monac
2017-08-03 06:03:48 PM monac Good evening beckysalaz
2017-08-03 06:03:49 PM beckysalaz so what we talking about tonight
2017-08-03 06:03:57 PM melissajdikken monac, i can relate.
2017-08-03 06:04:01 PM marciatrimiew I want to go to the beach before the summer ends...I need to see the ocean (smile)
2017-08-03 06:04:29 PM jrothermel85 i hope that doesn't happen to me. My boss is leaving in January. I hope to take her position.
2017-08-03 06:04:40 PM lisasittniewski well, what things do you have planned for Labor day?
2017-08-03 06:04:45 PM juliannag Trivi
2017-08-03 06:04:49 PM juliannag trivia
2017-08-03 06:04:53 PM monac yes it is, especially when I was hoping to get the position myself. Not good enough to have the position but good enough to train someone for it
2017-08-03 06:04:56 PM mcgeemarie good luck jroth
2017-08-03 06:04:57 PM saralooman History and Trivia
2017-08-03 06:05:02 PM melissajdikken my director who hired me was our social worker and activity director. she resigned a week after she hired me. she told me to apply which i declined the offer because i didint want to do both positions
2017-08-03 06:05:18 PM saralooman Going to have to change the calendar up a little
2017-08-03 06:05:27 PM 8800971 maybe a regatta on the back patio
2017-08-03 06:05:30 PM kcoutu201 Family BBQ :) We will be sending out invites soon! Food always brings in the crowds!
2017-08-03 06:05:34 PM lisasittniewski monac, I am so sorry
2017-08-03 06:05:37 PM ashxeve Festive baking activity. Labor Day Bingo. Wine Social
2017-08-03 06:05:41 PM marciatrimiew Spelling Bee ...and a new word each day..
2017-08-03 06:05:42 PM jrothermel85 trivia other than that I am open to suggestions.
2017-08-03 06:05:55 PM lisasittniewski anyone have suggestions for jrothermel?
2017-08-03 06:05:56 PM monac Thank you lisasittniewski
2017-08-03 06:05:58 PM julia46135 Going to try and do a car show with some blue grass music around labor day!
2017-08-03 06:06:06 PM monac I will get through it
2017-08-03 06:06:08 PM juliannag that sounds fun!!
2017-08-03 06:06:08 PM lisasittniewski car show would be good for labor day!
2017-08-03 06:06:09 PM melissajdikken the new girl who came into that position needs to have her activity hours, i already have mine, which means that i will have my certification (hopefully) before her as it will take her about 2 to 3 years to get her sours
2017-08-03 06:06:22 PM lisasittniewski think about things you can do to celebrate your residen'ts working life
2017-08-03 06:06:22 PM marciatrimiew End of the summer cook--in potluck for members. This will be a first..hope all goes well..
2017-08-03 06:06:23 PM ashxeve Car show sounds like so much fun!
2017-08-03 06:06:24 PM saralooman word scramble or labor day hangman
2017-08-03 06:06:31 PM melissajdikken BUT.......she will still be director of activities
2017-08-03 06:06:37 PM 8800971 make boats out of milk carton from the kitchen as a craft us my dogs baby pool lol and and have races and drink shirley
2017-08-03 06:06:40 PM 8800971 temples
2017-08-03 06:06:53 PM lisasittniewski races sounds good
2017-08-03 06:06:57 PM beckysalaz i actually get to put my whole september calendar together.....plan all the activities and everything.....my administrator wants me to start having an active role in activities
2017-08-03 06:07:00 PM 8800971 thanks its fun
2017-08-03 06:07:01 PM juliannag omg so much fun
2017-08-03 06:07:03 PM monac I like the boats out of milk cartons
2017-08-03 06:07:07 PM ashxeve Oh yea, bringing up they way they learned their trades. They get so excited lol
2017-08-03 06:07:16 PM lisasittniewski thats right, ashxeve
2017-08-03 06:07:30 PM shirleym we'll have a cookout and play games outside if weather permits
2017-08-03 06:07:39 PM marciatrimiew Match the profession with the person activity
2017-08-03 06:07:46 PM ashxeve It has changed so much compared today's world. I enjoy the topic as well
2017-08-03 06:07:48 PM kcoutu201 Oww i like that idea
2017-08-03 06:07:52 PM mcgeemarie I like that marcia
2017-08-03 06:07:52 PM juliannag oh that sounds fun
2017-08-03 06:07:57 PM beckysalaz what is a good labor day movie?
2017-08-03 06:08:00 PM lisasittniewski find out why they got involved in thier field in the first place
2017-08-03 06:08:05 PM ashxeve Match the person and profession, cool idea!
2017-08-03 06:08:05 PM saralooman we have major construction going on at our facility and its been hard to get the residents out to enjoy the sun when we have it
2017-08-03 06:08:16 PM kcoutu201 We are working on some who am I bios on our reflections unit which so far has been a great hit
2017-08-03 06:08:16 PM jrothermel85 yes cool idea
2017-08-03 06:08:17 PM 8800971 9-5
2017-08-03 06:08:18 PM lisasittniewski hmmmm...any suggestions for a labor day movie?
2017-08-03 06:08:32 PM melissajdikken i have basically been running the program since december, I have been taking things with a grain of salt because eventually things will slide into place at the right time when its supposed to .......thats my thought anyways monac
2017-08-03 06:08:34 PM shirleym 9 - 5 is a great movie idea
2017-08-03 06:08:38 PM lisasittniewski that sounds good, kcoutu
2017-08-03 06:08:42 PM 8800971 me too sarloooman too much
2017-08-03 06:08:48 PM julia46135 I love 9-5
2017-08-03 06:08:48 PM ashxeve Oil field movies have seemed to be a hit for job focused options
2017-08-03 06:08:55 PM ashxeve Or boiler maker
2017-08-03 06:08:58 PM monac I hear you melissajdikken
2017-08-03 06:09:06 PM marciatrimiew Mr. Mom ...Michael Keaton...
2017-08-03 06:09:06 PM beckysalaz never seen the movie but i will try it
2017-08-03 06:09:19 PM 8800971 very funny
2017-08-03 06:09:19 PM jrothermel85 i have a resident who has a doctorate in engineering
2017-08-03 06:09:30 PM melissajdikken We are going to do a moonlight ice cream social, thats what my residents wanted at our last council, and a spa day, make up hair nails the whole shebang!!
2017-08-03 06:09:31 PM juliannag wow. nice
2017-08-03 06:09:35 PM lisasittniewski has anyone started mulling over what you will do for halloween?
2017-08-03 06:09:44 PM lisasittniewski its coming up quick!
2017-08-03 06:09:45 PM saralooman not yet, lol
2017-08-03 06:09:54 PM shirleym nice Melissa! How fun!
2017-08-03 06:10:01 PM saralooman i have a community event for september i put together
2017-08-03 06:10:05 PM julia46135 UGH don't remind us Lisa and Christmas around the corner!
2017-08-03 06:10:09 PM lisasittniewski that soumds great, melissa!
2017-08-03 06:10:11 PM saralooman then Halloween, lol
2017-08-03 06:10:11 PM jrothermel85 staff parade, annual trick or treat night
2017-08-03 06:10:12 PM mcgeemarie Halloween??? I'm still tring to swallow August
2017-08-03 06:10:12 PM 8800971 not yet is grandparents day before that
2017-08-03 06:10:13 PM lisasittniewski I know...!
2017-08-03 06:10:15 PM melissajdikken i am not quite sure yet for halloween but maybe a monster bash would be super fun
2017-08-03 06:10:20 PM monac we do not do halloween at our WellBrook AD
2017-08-03 06:10:28 PM lisasittniewski maybe network with a day care to have the children come in for a parade
2017-08-03 06:10:41 PM lisasittniewski how about a harvest party, monac
2017-08-03 06:10:47 PM saralooman we usually have a group of children come in as well and trick or treat and the residents hand out candy
2017-08-03 06:10:49 PM julia46135 I usually focus on fall events than Halloween since we are a Methodist home.
2017-08-03 06:10:49 PM marciatrimiew We did a pumpkin festival last year (first time). Everything orange. Members decorated pumpkins for a contest..lots of fun
2017-08-03 06:10:53 PM jrothermel85 oooh thats good harvest party
2017-08-03 06:10:55 PM ashxeve The residents loved the haunted hotel idea out of the dinning room
2017-08-03 06:10:57 PM monac That sounds good
2017-08-03 06:10:58 PM mcgeemarie We have a Scarecrow building contest among departments
2017-08-03 06:11:04 PM lisasittniewski maybe visit a pumpkin patch
2017-08-03 06:11:08 PM monac I like that a harvest party
2017-08-03 06:11:14 PM lisasittniewski i love the scarecrow idea!
2017-08-03 06:11:16 PM 8800971 last year I had the aftrschool program come to our party dressed up and had a dance contest it was great lots of laughs
2017-08-03 06:11:19 PM melissajdikken i did get just for kicks to come in december to put on a dance recital which is super awesome, ive been wanting to book them for a while now
2017-08-03 06:11:30 PM saralooman ohh i like the scarecrow idea too
2017-08-03 06:11:36 PM monac no scarwcrows either, fire hazard
2017-08-03 06:11:37 PM lisasittniewski harvest party could be all things pumpkin, corn stalk bunches, ornamental squash
2017-08-03 06:11:43 PM lisasittniewski smores, hot cocoa, etc
2017-08-03 06:12:05 PM shirleym I like the idea of a harvest party...fun!
2017-08-03 06:12:08 PM mcgeemarie we do the scarecrows outside
2017-08-03 06:12:08 PM lisasittniewski dance recital sounds awesome!
2017-08-03 06:12:19 PM 8800971 left the chat room
2017-08-03 06:12:25 PM ashxeve Dance recital does sound pretty fun!
2017-08-03 06:12:34 PM lisasittniewski I know i'm not our beloved Kathy, but does anyone have any questions?
2017-08-03 06:12:37 PM 8800971 enter the chat room
2017-08-03 06:12:38 PM mcgeemarie stuff them with plastic bags filled with paper shredder
2017-08-03 06:12:40 PM juliannag i still want to do a dance but dont feel confident enough to
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2017-08-03 06:13:06 PM monac Girlscouts are good to, have them bring their girlscout cookies and share with the participants
2017-08-03 06:13:11 PM 8800971 left the chat room
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2017-08-03 06:13:32 PM melissajdikken WE had some new entertainment come today, he was so amazing i danced with a few of the residents, then i came home today with my husband showing me the posted me dancing on our facebook page......lol,
2017-08-03 06:13:40 PM kcoutu201 Does anyone currently doing background checks on thier volunteers?
2017-08-03 06:13:48 PM melissajdikken i am hoping we can book this guy again, we got a good crowd today
2017-08-03 06:13:52 PM 8800971 no
2017-08-03 06:14:06 PM jrothermel85 yes we are supposed to do back ground checks
2017-08-03 06:14:06 PM mcgeemarie Today I had to write up an emplyee for the first time :@
2017-08-03 06:14:07 PM lisasittniewski no questions about anything?
2017-08-03 06:14:07 PM melissajdikken yes and finger printing
2017-08-03 06:14:08 PM marciatrimiew I luv the fall...time to switch planning gears and bring out the fall containers...wow
2017-08-03 06:14:11 PM julia46135 How does everyone handle your emotions after letting an employee go. I am upset about it and feel like I failed in her training. But she still never got the concept of making sure she was in the locations on time for activities. Thought just going around and taking care of people was good enough.
2017-08-03 06:14:13 PM monac yes we have to on all our volunteers, background checks
2017-08-03 06:14:16 PM beckysalaz I would like to know if you could tell me, if you know of any, when an activities convention is taking place?
2017-08-03 06:14:23 PM kcoutu201 lisa i have a question about volunteet paperwork
2017-08-03 06:14:25 PM ashxeve Can you assure me assignments are due on Mondays?
2017-08-03 06:14:34 PM jrothermel85 also have them up to date on their shots
2017-08-03 06:14:40 PM melissajdikken yes ashxeve they are due on mondays
2017-08-03 06:14:41 PM saralooman Julia its hard, i feel like i didn't do good job training
2017-08-03 06:14:44 PM lisasittniewski i believe that the pensylvania activity convention is coming up
2017-08-03 06:14:44 PM mzonneville enter the chat room
2017-08-03 06:14:51 PM mzonneville left the chat room
2017-08-03 06:14:53 PM ashxeve Thanks!!!
2017-08-03 06:14:54 PM lisasittniewski thank you, melissa!
2017-08-03 06:14:57 PM mzonneville enter the chat room
2017-08-03 06:15:00 PM 8800971 I have been working on a sensory program and getting the supplies we need we have alot of low functioning residents we need it
2017-08-03 06:15:06 PM melissajdikken sure thing
2017-08-03 06:15:06 PM jrothermel85 ohhh i am from pa
2017-08-03 06:15:08 PM mzonneville hello everyone
2017-08-03 06:15:10 PM saralooman but then i also have to realize what that person was doing and realizing she wasn't doing the right thing
2017-08-03 06:15:20 PM saralooman and i did all i could do
2017-08-03 06:15:21 PM lisasittniewski saralooman, not everyone is cut out for this kind of work. don't be so hard on yourself.
2017-08-03 06:15:29 PM melissajdikken ive had a couple staff leave in the last 2 months
2017-08-03 06:15:29 PM ashxeve What are your ideas for the sensory program thus far?
2017-08-03 06:15:31 PM monac where pa jrothermel85
2017-08-03 06:15:31 PM beckysalaz Do you know what site I can look to see?
2017-08-03 06:15:42 PM julia46135 Thanks saraalooman, you are right.
2017-08-03 06:15:43 PM jrothermel85 berks/lehigh
2017-08-03 06:15:47 PM saralooman i agree, but when i though the potential was there and they were sooo excited
2017-08-03 06:15:51 PM jrothermel85 im in the middle haha
2017-08-03 06:15:54 PM kcoutu201 I am from NH and we are required to do background checks on volunteers and I am wondering has anyone been processing them for thier jr volunteers?
2017-08-03 06:15:59 PM monac where is that, I am in Hanover pa
2017-08-03 06:16:10 PM melissajdikken I honestly didnt realize how much energy they took up and how much time their shenaniganz took me away from doing the things i was supposed to be doing
2017-08-03 06:16:13 PM lisasittniewski im not sure, but if you google pa activity association, you should find it
2017-08-03 06:16:24 PM melissajdikken ive done 10 interviews in 2 months.
2017-08-03 06:16:28 PM beckysalaz Thanks Lisa
2017-08-03 06:16:29 PM mcgeemarie Posting my first hiring ad. Scared of what's to come
2017-08-03 06:16:30 PM jrothermel85 I work in macungie pa which is in lehigh county near allentown. I live in Kutztown
2017-08-03 06:16:38 PM jrothermel85 in berks
2017-08-03 06:16:39 PM melissajdikken it hasnt been very promising until now
2017-08-03 06:16:57 PM lisasittniewski when you are doing interviewing, concentrate on questions that show thier charachter
2017-08-03 06:17:00 PM 8800971 for men sand paper wood pvc pipes baby socks to match
2017-08-03 06:17:13 PM mcgeemarie thanks lisa
2017-08-03 06:17:20 PM lisasittniewski as long as you have a good character, they can be trained. if they don't have charachter, it will be hard
2017-08-03 06:17:21 PM monac is kathy on yet?
2017-08-03 06:17:22 PM marciatrimiew Is it hard switching jobs in this field. I am looking for an Activities Director job in the fall, I will miss the group I work with, but I want/need to make a change from this company..
2017-08-03 06:17:24 PM melissajdikken our facility has a survey thats done online when they apply
2017-08-03 06:17:33 PM lisasittniewski kathy is away this week. i am covering for her
2017-08-03 06:17:39 PM juliannag I like that idea. to help filter
2017-08-03 06:17:43 PM mzonneville nasty storm her way
2017-08-03 06:17:44 PM ashxeve Ask what they do for fun..... :)
2017-08-03 06:17:51 PM beckysalaz Change is always good!!!
2017-08-03 06:17:52 PM lisasittniewski i have changed facilities three times in the last 3 years
2017-08-03 06:17:53 PM monac oh, okay thank you lisasittniewske
2017-08-03 06:17:55 PM jrothermel85 marcia i hear you on the change from the company
2017-08-03 06:18:00 PM juliannag how come lisa
2017-08-03 06:18:05 PM lisasittniewski you have to go where you are happy and where you can be your best self
2017-08-03 06:18:06 PM julia46135 How does everyone engage memory care residents who like to just sit in their rooms?
2017-08-03 06:18:07 PM melissajdikken the survey generates questions to ask during the interview. it also scores based on their answers strengths and weaknesses
2017-08-03 06:18:12 PM kcoutu201 How long have you been in this line of work lisa?
2017-08-03 06:18:22 PM marciatrimiew I'm preparing myself self now mentally..
2017-08-03 06:18:27 PM lisasittniewski for three years, but believe me, i am in both feet!
2017-08-03 06:18:37 PM lisasittniewski i have a social work background, so it comes easy for me
2017-08-03 06:18:38 PM mcgeemarie Have them bat a balloon back at you
2017-08-03 06:18:50 PM monac do you have to be activity director cert to get a position as an activity director.
2017-08-03 06:19:00 PM kcoutu201 julia we offer one on ones for those residents where we will try and bring them outside and slowly introduce them t grouos if they are intrested.'
2017-08-03 06:19:02 PM 8800971 yes balloon toss a favorite
2017-08-03 06:19:02 PM monac I will be cert in nov of this year
2017-08-03 06:19:02 PM melissajdikken i worked in a group home for 16 years, psychology background
2017-08-03 06:19:06 PM lisasittniewski it depends upon the state you are in
2017-08-03 06:19:12 PM lisasittniewski in NY you do not
2017-08-03 06:19:13 PM marciatrimiew Thanks everyone for the advice..I really want to work where I can better use my skills
2017-08-03 06:19:32 PM kcoutu201 New Hampshire you do not..
2017-08-03 06:19:33 PM juliannag thats awesome monac
2017-08-03 06:19:40 PM monac I guess I will have to check my state which is Pa
2017-08-03 06:19:42 PM ashxeve I learned to put someone out of their "comfort zone" to see their true reactions and ability to deliver
2017-08-03 06:19:47 PM saralooman be strong its always hard to leave some place, but its good to better yourself
2017-08-03 06:19:47 PM lisasittniewski marcia, think about the maslows hierarchy. you are not going to get to self actualization if you do not fulfill all the other areas
2017-08-03 06:20:01 PM jrothermel85 that is right lisa
2017-08-03 06:20:03 PM melissajdikken ture ture
2017-08-03 06:20:10 PM lisasittniewski your best job as a director would be to coach at groom your aids
2017-08-03 06:20:13 PM melissajdikken true true is what i meant
2017-08-03 06:20:16 PM melissajdikken darn fingers
2017-08-03 06:20:21 PM lisasittniewski as long as they ahve taht charachter, you can do it!
2017-08-03 06:20:23 PM kcoutu201 I jjust left a building this year after 10 years in the activity director role.. it was scarry but the best move for me'
2017-08-03 06:20:31 PM marciatrimiew ok...thanks lisa
2017-08-03 06:20:45 PM mzonneville ok so i've been inthe activities department for 1 and 1/2 years march i will have 2 years I could then be a activities director because i have worked 2 years in the field
2017-08-03 06:20:48 PM lisasittniewski and be sure that they know they are appreciated. think about the kinds of things you would want as an employee...give that to your staff
2017-08-03 06:20:55 PM monac that is how I feel, I want to be an activity director, and I believe I am not going to get that where i have been now for 20 years
2017-08-03 06:21:00 PM beckysalaz I think you also just get burned out being in the same place too long
2017-08-03 06:21:05 PM lisasittniewski there you go...full time work mzonneville, right?
2017-08-03 06:21:19 PM mzonneville yes
2017-08-03 06:21:20 PM lisasittniewski the certification will go a long way, though, so get it even if your state doesn't expect it
2017-08-03 06:21:21 PM melissajdikken monac, then sometimes a change is needed
2017-08-03 06:21:38 PM mzonneville i plan on it
2017-08-03 06:21:38 PM lisasittniewski becky, i think you also burn out if everyone is not on board with you
2017-08-03 06:21:44 PM monac that is how I am feeling about it all
2017-08-03 06:22:01 PM beckysalaz TRUE
2017-08-03 06:22:02 PM lisasittniewski i work in memory care and if the staff is not on board with me making my residnts life the best they can have it, i will burn out
2017-08-03 06:22:09 PM melissajdikken i worked at my last facility for almost 11 years, i was sad to leave but at the same time there was never going to be any were for me to advance. it was the best thing i ever did!!!
2017-08-03 06:22:23 PM lisasittniewski ther you go, melissa!
2017-08-03 06:22:26 PM monac I am and have been under a lot of stress right now at my job and I think it is time for a change
2017-08-03 06:22:39 PM lisasittniewski that is why your quality of life is so importnat, monac
2017-08-03 06:22:42 PM jrothermel85 what company do you work for monac
2017-08-03 06:22:50 PM lisasittniewski be sure to take care of yourself, what ever that means to you
2017-08-03 06:22:50 PM melissajdikken its unfortunate, but sometimes there is a blessing behind the necessary change
2017-08-03 06:23:00 PM lisasittniewski very true melissa
2017-08-03 06:23:13 PM kcoutu201 Trust me change is good, but going from activites to admissions was a bad idea.. We all chose this professional because we are caing people who in turn love people and thier well being.
2017-08-03 06:23:18 PM monac Thank you all for your support with my messages tonight
2017-08-03 06:23:29 PM melissajdikken especially when it gets to the point where you question your value, your worth, or position in life
2017-08-03 06:23:36 PM ashxeve I am former assistant and current Paralegal. I am on my journey to being able to provide to a SNF in many ways. Pushing for the top. I am only 25 and full time student. Volunteer just as much as I go to school. I wanted to do this to further my knowledge. Never know where life may take you.
2017-08-03 06:23:36 PM lisasittniewski i am not encouraging job hopping, but if you are not happy where you are, you are not going to succeed

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