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2017-08-22

06:37:23 PM

kathyhughes

You can turn them in at any time

2017-08-22

06:37:24 PM

dianej

On Fridays we have what we call the Cove. Anyone can come and get ice cream for 25 cents but since most of the residents on my floor cannot get there I bring a cart up with a couple of choices and lots of topping. They look forward to that

2017-08-22

06:37:25 PM

taylorweitzel97

do any of you guys have to go shopping for your residents?

2017-08-22

06:37:30 PM

sjorgensen

Card games in the evening! Keep 'um coming...I'm getting some great ideas.

2017-08-22

06:37:30 PM

maria7293

i have bingo wit $50 dollars prices every week they love it , everybody want play bingo!!

2017-08-22

06:37:32 PM

yuri

Kathy are you going to email the grades to us

2017-08-22

06:37:32 PM

oolatunde

i will do them fpr extra credit

2017-08-22

06:37:36 PM

ashleyfaze

we send christmas cards to the vets and the milatary stations every christmas

2017-08-22

06:37:43 PM

adrienne168

I have an art cart that i bring around to people who are not getting out of thier rooms for what ever reason. Some of them like it

2017-08-22

06:37:44 PM

lwright

I just went shopping today

2017-08-22

06:37:45 PM

lynmyhre

Schmidtk22...check with your local VA office or VFW, American LEgion...some have addresses for soldiers serving overseas too. THey send care packages with cards, etc.

2017-08-22

06:37:48 PM

donna61

We have Coffee Cake Conversation on Saturdays the day before they have cooking club and what ever they make Friday they eat Saturday

2017-08-22

06:37:53 PM

reachleighann

Are we allowed to charge them for things????

2017-08-22

06:37:58 PM

schmidtk22

Oh, that would be good!

2017-08-22

06:38:03 PM

bfries70

I've also learned the more your residents like you the more events they attend.

2017-08-22

06:38:06 PM

rmcrow

I love that essential oils on cotton balls! We have aromatherapy diffusers throughout our building!!!!!

2017-08-22

06:38:06 PM

yogini

THANKS KETHY.

2017-08-22

06:38:14 PM

jatkins

our residents love puzzles

2017-08-22

06:38:16 PM

schmidtk22

sending cards overseas that they made, i didnt even think about that! im sure they would appreciate that as well,

2017-08-22

06:38:23 PM

auazuibke0114

enter the chat room

2017-08-22

06:38:26 PM

jhirczak

Charge?

2017-08-22

06:38:26 PM

schmidtk22

and i think some of my residents have grandchildren overseas.

2017-08-22

06:38:28 PM

maria7293

my residents too

2017-08-22

06:38:33 PM

jadams69

taylorweitzel- I have to make a walmart run every 2 weeks for 12 -14 residents

2017-08-22

06:38:34 PM

kathyhughes

Manuela you can check your grades and if you pass the class you will receive a certificate of completion for MEPAP1

2017-08-22

06:38:50 PM

kathyhughes

You can check your grades at any time

2017-08-22

06:38:52 PM

jcking

does anyone else feel badly if they cant interact with everyone everyday?

2017-08-22

06:38:54 PM

nicolespangler

@jadams that is a lot! more power to you!

2017-08-22

06:38:56 PM

dianej

Puzzles are everywhere and simple word searches is another liked activity

2017-08-22

06:38:56 PM

jatkins

weekends are fun for flower arranging class

2017-08-22

06:38:57 PM

lynmyhre

We had a 'store' at the assisted living place I worked and they charged the PNAs for things...shampoo, candy bars, etc. It was a small 'store' in a closet in activities.

2017-08-22

06:39:01 PM

bfries70

coffee cake conversations! thats an awesome idea!!!

2017-08-22

06:39:03 PM

sjorgensen

We just scheduled a Veterans Day ceremony. You all should start planning for that soon!

2017-08-22

06:39:11 PM

adrienne168

We send letters to our troops. the residents love filling those out for the holiday's

2017-08-22

06:39:18 PM

marcieowens

We do the same at my community. We have 3 floors so for Thirsty Thursday we take smoothies from floor to floor and pass them out so nobody gets missed.

2017-08-22

06:39:18 PM

maria7293

kathy how i can ckek my grades?

2017-08-22

06:39:25 PM

yuri

where can i check my grades i havent see any

2017-08-22

06:39:34 PM

maria7293

me too

2017-08-22

06:39:42 PM

donna61

We set up an area and we have residents that love play independent games they love it

2017-08-22

06:39:51 PM

kathyhughes

There is a video on your assignment page that shows you how to check your grades

2017-08-22

06:39:54 PM

taylorweitzel97

Jade- see a lot of my residents tell me in the morning and excpect me to drop everything, if i dont they get so upset i dont go that day.. and if i put it off till the end of the week (which i was going every friday) then residents write grievences if i dont go right when they tell me to. i feel stuck. i cant get my work done when i have to work that

2017-08-22

06:39:58 PM

oolatunde

go to grade on the

2017-08-22

06:40:01 PM

maria7293

please kathy let me know

2017-08-22

06:40:06 PM

jhirczak

I give you alot of credit Kathy!

2017-08-22

06:40:15 PM

sjorgensen

Anybody offer Video games for the residents to play? The Wii???

2017-08-22

06:40:15 PM

jatkins

have you tried the game dvd family feud?

2017-08-22

06:40:17 PM

maria7293

oook thanks alot kathy

2017-08-22

06:40:27 PM

yuri

ok thanks

2017-08-22

06:40:27 PM

stephaniesweet

this chat seems to be busier than normal...

2017-08-22

06:40:28 PM

kathyhughes

Help Video - Check Your Assignments, Grades & Uploads

2017-08-22

06:40:31 PM

maria7293

u the best kathy!!!

2017-08-22

06:40:39 PM

virginia

we have a Dar group that sents valentine to all the verterans and one man who goes to the school and gets the kids to put flages on the gravess

2017-08-22

06:40:40 PM

marcieowens

You can check grades on the left hand side of the main screen. it says grades and click on it.

2017-08-22

06:40:46 PM

lynmyhre

We have a WII. FOund it when I cleaned out the closet...gonna get it working soon

2017-08-22

06:40:46 PM

maria7293

thank u again

2017-08-22

06:40:47 PM

adrienne168

Yes. We have WII sports. bowling is the favorite but they like golf as well

2017-08-22

06:40:48 PM

nicolespangler

i was thinking of doing a game show week, and doing a differnt mock game show each day, any ideas? I have already thought price is right, and lets make a deal

2017-08-22

06:40:51 PM

bfries70

canasta!!! where can I find some easy directions???

2017-08-22

06:40:54 PM

dianej

One of our floor offers Wii Bowling. I'm not sure if they have others. WE also have bean auctions and horse races

2017-08-22

06:40:58 PM

lynmyhre

I need to raise $$ for a smart tv...need netflix, youtube...etc.

2017-08-22

06:41:02 PM

reachleighann

im about to go to a pawn shop and buy a wii this weekend

2017-08-22

06:41:04 PM

jatkins

thank you Kathy for your email

2017-08-22

06:41:08 PM

kathyhughes

Deal or No Deal is always fun

2017-08-22

06:41:15 PM

jhirczak

My residents have a hard time with the controler

2017-08-22

06:41:16 PM

reachleighann

yes! they would love netflix

2017-08-22

06:41:18 PM

lynmyhre

Love Love the game show idea!

2017-08-22

06:41:19 PM

nicolespangler

oh that is a good one, Kathy!

2017-08-22

06:41:20 PM

nancyathiel

family fued

2017-08-22

06:41:24 PM

rmcrow

Our residents love Family Feud

2017-08-22

06:41:33 PM

reachleighann

what are some ideas for raising money?

2017-08-22

06:41:34 PM

jadams69

yes taylor I had to post a Walmart schedule to go every 2-3 weeks , i also put on the schedule that days would vary according to work load... i have not had them get mad at me unless they run out of stuff...lol

2017-08-22

06:41:36 PM

kathyhughes

Check on Freecycle for used games and systems

2017-08-22

06:41:36 PM

dianej

When you guys to the price is right ....do you use today's prices or go back in time some?

2017-08-22

06:41:38 PM

oolatunde

yes family fued is good too

2017-08-22

06:41:38 PM

maria7293

is good idea

2017-08-22

06:41:40 PM

rmcrow

We do Game Shpws once a week

2017-08-22

06:41:44 PM

nicolespangler

do you all use a computer program for family feud?

2017-08-22

06:41:47 PM

oolatunde

ok kathy

2017-08-22

06:41:50 PM

marcieowens

Family Fued Fun!

2017-08-22

06:41:56 PM

lwright

name that tune

2017-08-22

06:41:56 PM

yogini

MY SENIORS DONT'T LIKE PUZZLE BUT THEY LIKE CROSS WOLRD PUZZLE. SOME TIME THEY HAVE COMPITITION WHO CAN FINISH FIRST.

2017-08-22

06:42:04 PM

taylorweitzel97

we do funny videos on yotube and the residents love it

2017-08-22

06:42:04 PM

ashleyfaze

i do for family fued

2017-08-22

06:42:11 PM

jatkins

activities on a budget had really good fundraising ideas

2017-08-22

06:42:12 PM

sjorgensen

Family Feud AND Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader. I know it sounds kinda juvenile, but, some of those questions are hard even for ME!!!

2017-08-22

06:42:26 PM

jhirczak

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:42:35 PM

rmcrow

yes - I have that computer its never 2 late

2017-08-22

06:42:37 PM

elainer11

no computer for family fued but that would be nice

2017-08-22

06:42:40 PM

lynmyhre

I came into a situation where they gave me their "walmart" orders and I had to pick it all up...TOO INSANE. I'm going to order via ONLINE! Have it delivered to the building. It's usually candy or puzzle books, etc.

2017-08-22

06:42:54 PM

bfries70

we have the IN2L as well.

2017-08-22

06:43:03 PM

jatkins

just need a dvd player

2017-08-22

06:43:09 PM

jadams69

Farkle Party... mine love this... card and dice game, also bean bag toss or penny pitch

2017-08-22

06:43:09 PM

dianej

Mine like wheel of fortune but I have to break it down so much its almost becomes like hangman. We also have its never 2 late but something is wrong with it because I cannot get it to connect to internet.

2017-08-22

06:43:10 PM

nicolespangler

good one! and I just did some trivia with my residents today, and I had no idea about half of them, and the residents knew every single one, so I am sure they would love "are you smarter than a 5th grader?"

2017-08-22

06:43:17 PM

sjorgensen

Do you use the IN2L often?

2017-08-22

06:43:18 PM

jcking

we are getting back to adult coloring. we have some new residents who will enjoy

2017-08-22

06:43:22 PM

schmidtk22

ah i didnt think about getting walmart orders.. there are so many people who want to go out on outings and it seems like we cant get enough staff..

2017-08-22

06:43:33 PM

kathyhughes

Also Facebook has a Market place that has things for sale

2017-08-22

06:43:44 PM

bfries70

yes and its cheap!

2017-08-22

06:43:46 PM

maria7293

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:43:46 PM

maria7293

enter the chat room

2017-08-22

06:43:47 PM

virginia

may loose cnnection sounds like a storm out side

2017-08-22

06:43:49 PM

rmcrow

I use ours EVERY SINGLE DAY

2017-08-22

06:43:51 PM

jadams69

lynmyhre- i havent tried the Walmart online order for them yet.

2017-08-22

06:44:13 PM

sjorgensen

IN2L is a multiple use tool? What does it do?

2017-08-22

06:44:14 PM

oolatunde

yes they are n facebook i tried it too

2017-08-22

06:44:15 PM

adrienne168

i love dollar tree

2017-08-22

06:44:17 PM

taylorweitzel97

thats smart lynmyhre... only problem is is that our company doesnt have a debit card so i have to use mine and get reinbursed which takes a few weeks

2017-08-22

06:44:21 PM

maria7293

i need do this too

2017-08-22

06:44:27 PM

jcking

does anyone work for next step healthcare?

2017-08-22

06:44:28 PM

ashleyfaze

i am sorry if i sound rude. i was wondering what some activity aid/proffesionals make an hour? and what kind of facility do you work in

2017-08-22

06:44:28 PM

reachleighann

I read activities on a budget today but I wanted to see some other ways to raise money

2017-08-22

06:44:36 PM

oolatunde

dlooar tree is the best place ever

2017-08-22

06:44:38 PM

maria7293

i get everything in dollar tree all times

2017-08-22

06:44:39 PM

virginia

there are also trading sites on faacebook

2017-08-22

06:44:40 PM

lynmyhre

If the total is more than $50 it is free shipping anyhow from Walmart. Saves gas, saves time traveling (ours is 20 minutes away). I'm tiring out...but I've gotten a lot of good ideas! thanks all. Thank you Kathy.

2017-08-22

06:44:52 PM

jatkins

were having a picnic may be inside with Texas heat

2017-08-22

06:44:58 PM

maria7293

LOL

2017-08-22

06:45:03 PM

elainer11

Go dollar tree!

2017-08-22

06:45:07 PM

rmcrow

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:45:12 PM

maria7293

IS BETTER!!

2017-08-22

06:45:12 PM

schmidtk22

oh yeah.. texas heat+picnic=too hot.

2017-08-22

06:45:13 PM

kathyhughes

Salaries depend on a lot of factors

2017-08-22

06:45:13 PM

nicolespangler

@jatkins what part of Texas? It has been cool for us north of Dallas

2017-08-22

06:45:20 PM

taylorweitzel97

i get my bringo prizes from the dollar store!

2017-08-22

06:45:24 PM

lwright

nursing home/rehab facility 105 bed i am the only activity person and i make $10

2017-08-22

06:45:25 PM

donna61

FUNDRAISER ideas for the summer have a Feild day and sell spaces for people so they can sell their stuff we make good money on that

2017-08-22

06:45:27 PM

stephaniesweet

thank you guys for all the ideas and info, time for this old lady to hit the bed...yall have a great evening...

2017-08-22

06:45:32 PM

dianej

We did picnics last month, one for each floor. It was so much fun!

2017-08-22

06:45:33 PM

maria7293

THAT WHAT I GET ALL TIMES

2017-08-22

06:45:37 PM

nancyathiel

dollar tree (: )

2017-08-22

06:45:45 PM

lynmyhre

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:45:55 PM

rmcrow

enter the chat room

2017-08-22

06:45:57 PM

kathyhughes

The size of the facility, how long it has been in operation, how many staff you have and where you are located

2017-08-22

06:45:58 PM

reachleighann

ohhhhhh like vender booths!!! I like it!!!

2017-08-22

06:46:01 PM

maria7293

is the best we can alot prices for cheap prices!!!

2017-08-22

06:46:04 PM

jadams69

yard sales, flea markets, dollar stores, donations

2017-08-22

06:46:08 PM

jatkins

maybe have residents make blank cards to sell

2017-08-22

06:46:11 PM

ashleyfaze

i was just wondering my facility pays pretty good, but i heard some get paid not to well

2017-08-22

06:46:12 PM

rmcrow

Sorry - got kicked off!

2017-08-22

06:46:12 PM

maria7293

yes

2017-08-22

06:46:18 PM

yogini

i AGREE WITH YOU ,MARIA ,I ALSO GET SO MANY THINGS FROM DOLLAR TREE.COOL PRICE.

2017-08-22

06:46:27 PM

kathyhughes

Here in NY we go from $50 an hour to minimun wage for an activity director

2017-08-22

06:46:33 PM

maria7293

i know honey!!!

2017-08-22

06:46:37 PM

kathyhughes

even more in NY City

2017-08-22

06:46:40 PM

ashleyfaze

wow thats good

2017-08-22

06:46:41 PM

donna61

YES!

2017-08-22

06:46:43 PM

taylorweitzel97

my facility doesnt get paid well. but i love my job.

2017-08-22

06:46:50 PM

taylorweitzel97

woahhhh sounds like i need to move to NY haha

2017-08-22

06:46:51 PM

maria7293

here too in texas kathy!!!

2017-08-22

06:46:52 PM

donna61

Vendor booths

2017-08-22

06:46:58 PM

nancyathiel

What Kathy 50.00 hr!!!

2017-08-22

06:46:59 PM

dianej

I work for a large facility but we are having a lot of trouble staffing it with nurses and CNA's

2017-08-22

06:47:07 PM

constanceg

My facility pays pretty good, I think...

2017-08-22

06:47:07 PM

sjorgensen

Have to get my crafts ready for tomorrow...doing a watermelon project and I have to create the watermelons for my residents to assemble and paint. I wonder if I can post a picture on this chat. I would love to share!

2017-08-22

06:47:10 PM

schmidtk22

yeah, im not paid that well, but hoping that once im certified ill get a bump in pay-thats what they told me, anyways. they didnt specify how much.

2017-08-22

06:47:14 PM

maria7293

(Tp)

2017-08-22

06:47:14 PM

ashleyfaze

i make 14.00 an hour as an activity aid my director make 23

2017-08-22

06:47:19 PM

rcgarcia73

did i hear or see that correctly? $50 and hr?

2017-08-22

06:47:20 PM

maria7293

8-)

2017-08-22

06:47:22 PM

amccurdy

50 an hour???

2017-08-22

06:47:26 PM

kathyhughes

Remember the cost of living in NY City is unbelievable

2017-08-22

06:47:28 PM

marcieowens

I'm moving to NY!

2017-08-22

06:47:28 PM

rcgarcia73

then again it is NY!

2017-08-22

06:47:33 PM

amccurdy

Jeez

2017-08-22

06:47:37 PM

taylorweitzel97

im a director and make $`16 and i just got a raise too... haha

2017-08-22

06:47:38 PM

oolatunde

hummm

2017-08-22

06:47:39 PM

schmidtk22

man i need to move to ny!

2017-08-22

06:47:43 PM

reachleighann

Wow $23 is nice

2017-08-22

06:47:50 PM

amccurdy

I made 10 as an assistant and I make 16 as a director

2017-08-22

06:47:51 PM

ashleyfaze

yes very nice

2017-08-22

06:47:51 PM

oolatunde

i wish i make that kathy

2017-08-22

06:47:54 PM

reachleighann

I'm making $18.50 as an AD

2017-08-22

06:47:54 PM

taylorweitzel97

$23 is nice id love that at least haha

2017-08-22

06:47:55 PM

stephaniesweet

OMG Im moving to where the money is! I only make $10 an hour

2017-08-22

06:47:59 PM

nancyathiel

we are very short on C.N.A's

2017-08-22

06:48:03 PM

maria7293

yes kathy i was living there i pay the rent $2200 17 years ago!!!

2017-08-22

06:48:05 PM

taylorweitzel97

anybody from washington state?

2017-08-22

06:48:07 PM

kathyhughes

Yes but that is near the city where an apt is $1000 or more a month

2017-08-22

06:48:13 PM

bfries70

Well, I can barely make ends meet. I love my residents and don't think i could leave.

2017-08-22

06:48:13 PM

rcgarcia73

NY $50 and hr mmm yeah youll still need public transportation

2017-08-22

06:48:17 PM

nicolespangler

I am the only activity professional at my facility, and but I am hoping to get an assisatnt soon, especially since I will be leaving for maternity leave in November. Our issue is convincing te administrator and they also are wanting to pay only min wage for the individual

2017-08-22

06:48:20 PM

adrienne168

Can I pull up the chats that we do later to look thru them. If so ..How?

2017-08-22

06:48:25 PM

maria7293

downtown bronx

2017-08-22

06:48:26 PM

donna61

I make 17 an hour

2017-08-22

06:48:41 PM

maria7293

(Tp)

2017-08-22

06:48:44 PM

ashleyfaze

donna where are you from

2017-08-22

06:48:49 PM

yogini

NO KIDDING,iWRIGHT

2017-08-22

06:48:52 PM

rcgarcia73

$1000 a month rent and you might get a window ...if your lucky

2017-08-22

06:48:54 PM

kathyhughes

Help! - How to Use Live Chat System

2017-08-22

06:48:55 PM

virginia

my goodness that is unreal

2017-08-22

06:48:59 PM

jcking

what state donna61?

2017-08-22

06:48:59 PM

kathyhughes

right

2017-08-22

06:49:10 PM

kathyhughes

it is for 1 room!

2017-08-22

06:49:12 PM

donna61

2017-08-22

06:49:19 PM

rmcrow

8-)

2017-08-22

06:49:19 PM

maria7293

(Tp)

2017-08-22

06:49:28 PM

sjorgensen

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:49:32 PM

ashleyfaze

wow i live in pa my rent is 555 a month

2017-08-22

06:49:33 PM

dianej

Started at $11, got bumped up to 12.50 and hoping to get 14 when course is over. I heard we were low when it came to salaries. Granted we are in po-duck Indiana! LOl

2017-08-22

06:49:33 PM

rcgarcia73

one room that was once used as a closet

2017-08-22

06:49:36 PM

jadams69

I make 14 an hour as the AD but upon completion of class and getting certified I will get a raise..

2017-08-22

06:49:39 PM

reachleighann

Oh my gosh! I pay $650 for a 1 bed 1 bath in texas!

2017-08-22

06:49:46 PM

maria7293

lol

2017-08-22

06:49:59 PM

ashleyfaze

i have 2 bed room

2017-08-22

06:50:01 PM

donna61

Sounds like my office is was a closet

2017-08-22

06:50:05 PM

kathyhughes

So it all depends on a lot of things

2017-08-22

06:50:15 PM

ashleyfaze

yes i see that thank you

2017-08-22

06:50:20 PM

maria7293

is cheap here in dallas tx $480

2017-08-22

06:50:23 PM

nancyathiel

how mant activty staff are schedule in a day anybody

2017-08-22

06:50:31 PM

jatkins

experience counts for alot

2017-08-22

06:50:32 PM

kathyhughes

You have to do your research when looking for a job in activities

2017-08-22

06:50:34 PM

donna61

2017-08-22

06:50:38 PM

kathyhughes

Yes it does

2017-08-22

06:50:52 PM

ashleyfaze

we have 3 activitie aids we work 3 a day sometimes 2

2017-08-22

06:50:53 PM

amccurdy

I am allowed to have 2-3 a day plus me but right now I am short staffed so I have 1 if I am lucky

2017-08-22

06:50:56 PM

schmidtk22

I know they wanted me to become certified, so that was part of the interview discussion

2017-08-22

06:50:56 PM

bfries70

Does anyoone get alot of greif from other employees?

2017-08-22

06:51:05 PM

amccurdy

So much grief

2017-08-22

06:51:06 PM

virginia

and a lot on where you are

2017-08-22

06:51:06 PM

schmidtk22

yeah it's normally me or me and my assistant..

2017-08-22

06:51:07 PM

nicolespangler

YES!

2017-08-22

06:51:11 PM

yogini

REALY,THAT'S GREAT.

2017-08-22

06:51:12 PM

kathyhughes

I had 160 residents and 3 full time and 2 part time staff

2017-08-22

06:51:14 PM

dianej

We have 6 activity personal plus a director during the day and 2-3 on the evenings and weekends

2017-08-22

06:51:17 PM

ashleyfaze

yes i always ge4t grief

2017-08-22

06:51:20 PM

adrienne168

It is just myself and 3 days a week i have an assistant with me for about 5 hours. I do have my assistant work on saturday's without me

2017-08-22

06:51:21 PM

taylorweitzel97

does anybody have any suggestions on how to make your team all on the same page?

2017-08-22

06:51:23 PM

schmidtk22

when my assistant is there I get so much done paperwork/homework wise. most of the time it's just me running the activities.

2017-08-22

06:51:24 PM

nicolespangler

@bfries I get a lot of grief from other department heads

2017-08-22

06:51:26 PM

jcking

most days one, two days 2 . AD always doing other things.

2017-08-22

06:51:29 PM

schmidtk22

Dang.. 160 is so much!

2017-08-22

06:51:34 PM

lwright

93 residents and just me

2017-08-22

06:51:43 PM

elainer11

I work in an ALF and we do 6-8 but with volunteer help.

2017-08-22

06:51:45 PM

amccurdy

I have "family meetings" with my staff a lot to get on the same page

2017-08-22

06:51:51 PM

rmcrow

57 residents - just me

2017-08-22

06:51:53 PM

kathyhughes

And we had an Adult Day care of 50 people

2017-08-22

06:51:54 PM

ashleyfaze

ihave 180 residents

2017-08-22

06:51:55 PM

schmidtk22

Yeah, when is was the assistant at another facility, my boss hardly ever ran the activities.. unless people were running late

2017-08-22

06:51:59 PM

donna61

82 here

2017-08-22

06:52:05 PM

taylorweitzel97

i have some issues with an assistant and im trying to be direct with her and what she has to do but she doesnt and its falling all on me. any suggeestions on managing?

2017-08-22

06:52:06 PM

marcieowens

For some reason our nursing department looks at activities as non important

2017-08-22

06:52:07 PM

lwright

I rely on volunteers a lot

2017-08-22

06:52:17 PM

amccurdy

I run activities less now that I am the director but I still run some when I can

2017-08-22

06:52:18 PM

reachleighann

I don't know how i would do it without my assistant!! She is amazing anf the only reason I get anything done!

2017-08-22

06:52:22 PM

jenniferm

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:52:30 PM

nicolespangler

I am fairly new to this position, and my administrator believes I should only spend an hour a day not doing activities with residents while I am in the facility. Does anyone have any suggestions of increasing productivity in short amounts of time?

2017-08-22

06:52:41 PM

maria7293

IM AGREE

2017-08-22

06:52:42 PM

kathyhughes

Time to write her up Taylor

2017-08-22

06:52:44 PM

reachleighann

marcieowens ours do the same

2017-08-22

06:52:45 PM

nicolespangler

I get nothing done right now...

2017-08-22

06:52:48 PM

maria7293

(Tp)

2017-08-22

06:52:52 PM

amccurdy

Nicoles do tou have to do MDS?

2017-08-22

06:52:54 PM

nancyathiel

i have 6 full time and 3 part time and 1 casual

2017-08-22

06:52:55 PM

jatkins

have appreciation contest we have I caught you caring It makes everyone feel noticed

2017-08-22

06:52:56 PM

jcking

i think

2017-08-22

06:53:01 PM

marcieowens

activities is the first thing to get cancelled or moved or told we dont have available staff for outing etc

2017-08-22

06:53:02 PM

taylorweitzel97

i have written her up and my administrator wont let me write her up again

2017-08-22

06:53:04 PM

nicolespangler

Yes, I do MDS

2017-08-22

06:53:08 PM

nancyathiel

96 beds

2017-08-22

06:53:08 PM

kathyhughes

I had all ages in my dept I enjoyed the diversity

2017-08-22

06:53:10 PM

dianej

I'm not exactly sure how many we have all together. We have about 100 on memory care then there is healthcare and assisted living sides as well as residentual, town houses and villas.

2017-08-22

06:53:15 PM

rmcrow

It is a complete balancing act

2017-08-22

06:53:19 PM

reachleighann

I think some administrators just don't understand how much goes into a days work with us

2017-08-22

06:53:23 PM

auazuibke0114

divide the task into groups of people and get vol help too. Volunteer helps a lot

2017-08-22

06:53:23 PM

amccurdy

I don't see how tou have the time if you only have an hour of office time...

2017-08-22

06:53:27 PM

ashleyfaze

ya we rely on volunteers

2017-08-22

06:53:29 PM

amccurdy

I would be staying over

2017-08-22

06:53:36 PM

virginia

i dont have many reidents and they uaualy have a stay of 3 or 4 weeks in swing bed

2017-08-22

06:53:40 PM

amccurdy

My interviews and all my PCC paperwork take a lot of time

2017-08-22

06:53:51 PM

amccurdy

And I'm not even on the floors that many hours out of a day

2017-08-22

06:53:51 PM

kathyhughes

anything else that I can help with tonight???

2017-08-22

06:53:59 PM

taylorweitzel97

my administrator used to be an activities director and sees the importance of things!

2017-08-22

06:54:05 PM

nicolespangler

@reachleighann YES! My administrator hasn't got a single idea and thinks my charting isn't as important as nursing charting

2017-08-22

06:54:08 PM

amccurdy

You're lucky!

2017-08-22

06:54:10 PM

bfries70

I hear them talk, I'm accused of either doing nothing. If there isn't something on the schedule I obviously have nothing else to do so I can hardly keep up with anything because i'm doing their job. Since i've been in this class it's been miserable.

2017-08-22

06:54:10 PM

rcgarcia73

no thanks Kathy, ill get to work on some xtra credit and turn it in, thanks

2017-08-22

06:54:13 PM

maria7293

U HELP ME ALOT KATHY I WAS VERY CONFUSED

2017-08-22

06:54:18 PM

amccurdy

A lot of administrators really don't understant

2017-08-22

06:54:24 PM

amccurdy

understand*

2017-08-22

06:54:25 PM

maria7293

HAVE GOOD NIGHT EVERYBODY

2017-08-22

06:54:33 PM

lwright

fall snacks?

2017-08-22

06:54:36 PM

cynkarnes76

I provide an evening travelogue on Tuesday nights based on holidays and other themes I come up with like Let's go to Italy

2017-08-22

06:54:41 PM

amccurdy

My administrator tells my residents we are doing things before he's even asked me to do them

2017-08-22

06:54:42 PM

kathyhughes

Have a good week all....

2017-08-22

06:54:51 PM

taylorweitzel97

thank you everyone!

2017-08-22

06:54:52 PM

rcgarcia73

good night all,

2017-08-22

06:54:54 PM

rcgarcia73

bye

2017-08-22

06:54:54 PM

reachleighann

I am in my office maybe 3 hours a day and I am at work from 8-6:30 or 7 monday-friday. I have 1 assistant and it is still hard for us.

2017-08-22

06:54:55 PM

amccurdy

Cause he doesn't understand the work that goes into planning

2017-08-22

06:54:57 PM

virginia

good night

2017-08-22

06:54:58 PM

elainer11

Thanks!

2017-08-22

06:55:00 PM

nicolespangler

Thanks Kathy! Have a good one!

2017-08-22

06:55:00 PM

jcking

i sent you an email so i will wait for you to respond to that.

2017-08-22

06:55:00 PM

yuri

Good night evey one

2017-08-22

06:55:00 PM

rcgarcia73

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:55:03 PM

jadams69

I have 3 act assts, 2 of them are the bomb, 1 i have written up 2 times and she is on her way out if she gets ones more,

2017-08-22

06:55:05 PM

elainer11

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:55:08 PM

rmcrow

Thank you for all your imput everyone. Lots of ideas tonight

2017-08-22

06:55:08 PM

auazuibke0114

Thanks and have a goodnight y' all

2017-08-22

06:55:09 PM

nancyathiel

GOOD NIGHT HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED WEEK

2017-08-22

06:55:12 PM

virginia

left the chat room

2017-08-22

06:55:17 PM

maria7293

THANK U KATHY! i wish i can meet u one day!!

2017-08-22

06:55:18 PM

taylorweitzel97

jada im in the same boat

2017-08-22

06:55:18 PM

schmidtk22

Yes! Ton's of ideas!

2017-08-22

06:55:19 PM

dianej

Thanks everyone!!!

2017-08-22

06:55:26 PM

bfries70

It's getting so bad.

2017-08-22

06:55:31 PM

schmidtk22

That would be cool.. to have a massive MEPAP hangout somewhere.

2017-08-22

06:55:32 PM

maria7293

thank u everyone

2017-08-22

06:55:32 PM

donna61

you too Kathy thank you for staying on top of my assignments