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2017-10-24 06:41:33 PM kimpickett I do that too Kathy! We have a very full calendar but I'm thinking of just downsizing the restaurant outings until I see they really want to do it.
2017-10-24 06:41:38 PM amaliaagallas connection*
2017-10-24 06:41:41 PM sdube any one have a wii bowling league?
2017-10-24 06:41:44 PM cassie10 we play a few different dice games, climb the mountain, cover up
2017-10-24 06:41:47 PM carrieac17 We do dem bones and we build a snowman and build a reindeer etc
2017-10-24 06:41:56 PM kat86 yes. we do wii bowking with independent seniors
2017-10-24 06:41:58 PM kala My residents love having coffee at the coffee shop
2017-10-24 06:42:01 PM kristind I missed what LRC is?
2017-10-24 06:42:04 PM kat86 they meet up tuesdays to bowl
2017-10-24 06:42:05 PM chastityt i love getting new ideas
2017-10-24 06:42:10 PM thad39 my residents struggle with the controllers for the wii, we still try though
2017-10-24 06:42:12 PM jenniferhess2 we do the wii bowling and they love it
2017-10-24 06:42:13 PM katieposey we have a bowling set we use my residents arent huge on the wii
2017-10-24 06:42:13 PM kat86 once a month we have them vs a staff team
2017-10-24 06:42:15 PM mirandaelinker We play that one too but I never thought about changing it for seasons. Good idea
2017-10-24 06:42:16 PM cassie10 LRC is a dice game
2017-10-24 06:42:17 PM carrieac17 Left Right Center
2017-10-24 06:42:17 PM jcorona93 left right center
2017-10-24 06:42:17 PM kat86 they always beat us lol
2017-10-24 06:42:18 PM nan1 fake snow on windows, another good idea. we will tell maintenance we'll clean it up ha
2017-10-24 06:42:19 PM emilyjbquam LRC is another dice game (left right center)
2017-10-24 06:42:20 PM sdube kat...seniors love wii bowling
2017-10-24 06:42:26 PM davidberumen Ya if you have 150 people and only 2 people like lunch outtings then i guess you really have to reconsider how often you do that activity.
2017-10-24 06:42:30 PM amaliaagallas LCR is a dice game. its super easy for all residents
2017-10-24 06:42:31 PM kristind Ahhhhhh!!! yes. Thank you!
2017-10-24 06:42:40 PM sjorgensen I took my Memory Care residents out for a "scenic" drive! No place in particular...just driving around. They were so happy to be out of the building...and we stopped at McDonalds for ice cream cones on our way back to the facility.
2017-10-24 06:42:41 PM madip Anyone try the connect instead of wii? So you dont hacve to use a controller
2017-10-24 06:42:41 PM lynmyhre I was not a fan of Wii, but they used it last week and a small group did well...I'll be using it in the winter more often...
2017-10-24 06:42:42 PM sdube 'we practice 3 times a week and we go to the local elks club and play against them
2017-10-24 06:42:45 PM kimpickett We do Xbox bowling. It is a big hit. Even the residents that don't play go and watch. We give them bowling shirts when they get so many perfect scores.
2017-10-24 06:42:57 PM katieposey we went to see the colors change in the mountains
2017-10-24 06:43:00 PM kat86 sjorhense....we do scneic bus trips too =)
2017-10-24 06:43:02 PM carrieac17 Our skilled side loves Balloon Bop
2017-10-24 06:43:03 PM kat86 its nice
2017-10-24 06:43:05 PM davidberumen Bowloing shirts is an adorable idea
2017-10-24 06:43:20 PM cassie10 Balloon bop what is that?
2017-10-24 06:43:24 PM mirandaelinker Do any floor staff lead a specific activity? thinking of offerig staff to host an activity of their hobby.
2017-10-24 06:43:29 PM melissaz What about a scenic drive and stop for donuts? We have done that when folks don't want to get out of the van. Before the trip pick up some good donuts and stop the bus/van in a pretty spot for a donut.
2017-10-24 06:43:34 PM ebroughton We havent gotten a good turnout for bowling
2017-10-24 06:43:36 PM chastityt mine like the parachute
2017-10-24 06:43:37 PM tonithomas1 alot of my residents won't even try the wii. Any suggestions on how to get them to try
2017-10-24 06:43:41 PM amaliaagallas we always do scenic drives followed by icecream! during the holidays we do a light drive to see all the xmas lights
2017-10-24 06:43:43 PM cassie10 no only activities, cna's by me are lazy :(
2017-10-24 06:43:48 PM carrieac17 JUst like it sounds and we use the bopping balloons the ones with the rubber bands
2017-10-24 06:43:52 PM virginia ballons are alwaYS FUN
2017-10-24 06:43:53 PM thad39 floor staff leading an ativity thats an awesome idea
2017-10-24 06:43:54 PM emilyjbquam Our senic drives are usually to look at the farm land and how the crops are coming along...Got to love Rurual MN
2017-10-24 06:43:58 PM carrieac17 they like noodle ball too
2017-10-24 06:44:02 PM kat86 tonithomas: same. it helps to show them how fun and easy it can be
2017-10-24 06:44:09 PM chastityt yes noodle ball
2017-10-24 06:44:12 PM kristind Balloon tennis is fun too. you use Fly-swatters for racquets!
2017-10-24 06:44:15 PM cassie10 noodle ball is a hit in my facility they want it all the time lol
2017-10-24 06:44:17 PM kimpickett I think scenic drives are great for MC and AL! My recently passed, father was in Memory Care and he loved the scenic drives. Sometimes our Memory Care Coordinator will take them to 7 Eleven to get a Slurpee.
2017-10-24 06:44:22 PM kat86 for those that have trouble getting the controls down on Wii bowl, I do hand over hand
2017-10-24 06:44:23 PM jcorona93 what is noodle ball?
2017-10-24 06:44:33 PM jatkins and noodle balloons
2017-10-24 06:44:33 PM kat86 I hold down/release the button and have them do the movements
2017-10-24 06:44:33 PM melissamartin we use pool noodles
2017-10-24 06:44:34 PM kellyanthony1 Anyine having Octoberfest? Ours is this Thursday
2017-10-24 06:44:36 PM madip We use GIANT balloons in memory care, they love volleying with it!
2017-10-24 06:44:37 PM melissaz pool noodles for balloon volleyball
2017-10-24 06:44:37 PM tonithomas1 kat they won't even come to see how fun it is
2017-10-24 06:44:39 PM nan1 We do "mystery tour" and don't tell residents where we are going and then turn up at beach or park
2017-10-24 06:44:40 PM kimpickett It doesn't have to be overely planned
2017-10-24 06:44:44 PM emilyjbquam Our october fest is friday
2017-10-24 06:45:00 PM kat86 tonithomas: boo =( maybe put a mystery activity on, and then do that!
2017-10-24 06:45:01 PM sjorgensen Ooooooo 'Mystery tour!" Love that nan1.
2017-10-24 06:45:02 PM melissaz we had Oktoberfest and did a beer tasting followed by a special dinner
2017-10-24 06:45:04 PM chastityt thats what we do
2017-10-24 06:45:06 PM cassie10 Im struggling with different things for novemeber :(
2017-10-24 06:45:09 PM kristind Ours was last week. Polka all the way :)
2017-10-24 06:45:09 PM sdube we had octoberfest
2017-10-24 06:45:14 PM sdube it was a huge sucess
2017-10-24 06:45:16 PM thad39 I have a hard time getting my residents that are on mdicare short term to participate in any activities ideas?
2017-10-24 06:45:17 PM tonithomas1 my residents love ballon volleyball with noodles
2017-10-24 06:45:22 PM sdube all their family joined us
2017-10-24 06:45:23 PM mirandaelinker our residents LOVE noodle ball. They actually asked for more balloon games next month :)
2017-10-24 06:45:29 PM deborahavant also, with the Wii, they make a contgroler attachemt that can be set to automatic which makes the bowling much easier.
2017-10-24 06:45:29 PM madip Noodles! Great idea!
2017-10-24 06:45:32 PM melissaz cassie, is there anyone in your area that could do a History of Thanksgiving program?
2017-10-24 06:45:34 PM cassie10 we have no entertainment because evveryone wants so much money to perform
2017-10-24 06:45:37 PM jatkins you can make pinecone turkeys
2017-10-24 06:45:44 PM jcorona93 that is a great idea!
2017-10-24 06:45:44 PM mirandaelinker I swear the simplist games are the ones they love
2017-10-24 06:45:47 PM kimpickett My AL residents LOVE chair volleyball. We get the music going and then sometimes 3 balloons at once.
2017-10-24 06:45:52 PM amaliaagallas We like to do mystery reading hour. thats always fun. Now for this month we are doing spooky stories
2017-10-24 06:45:52 PM katieposey any special november ideas?
2017-10-24 06:45:52 PM davidberumen balloon tennis sound great. Definitely will be looking in to this as our afternoon exercise activity
2017-10-24 06:45:54 PM emilyjbquam we do a thankful tree that we put up on the wall
2017-10-24 06:45:56 PM cassie10 i dont think so but what is that I maybe able to do it :)
2017-10-24 06:46:00 PM kimpickett I got a great work out today being in the middle
2017-10-24 06:46:04 PM tiffanylhenderson Activityconenction has a really good history of thanksgiving
2017-10-24 06:46:12 PM kala I found lots of crafts at the craft store 60% off today !!!!
2017-10-24 06:46:14 PM cassie10 thankful tree emily what facility do you work at?
2017-10-24 06:46:15 PM carrieac17 Youtube videos
2017-10-24 06:46:16 PM chastityt we do a pie social with family and a choir comes
2017-10-24 06:46:24 PM mirandaelinker I have always wanted to do a thankful tree
2017-10-24 06:46:26 PM yogini We are short on drivers, and I sometimes have to drive, so I drive thru some scenic back roads
2017-10-24 06:46:27 PM tiffanylhenderson or you can google it and put it all in a powerpoint with some nice pictures
2017-10-24 06:46:28 PM kat86 we do a thankful tree as well
2017-10-24 06:46:28 PM carrieac17 for thanksgiving
2017-10-24 06:46:32 PM emilyjbquam I am at a nursing home in Kenyon, MN---Kenyon Sunset Home
2017-10-24 06:46:34 PM kristind Hobby Lobby has a cheap chalkboard "Im Thankful For...."board. Super cute. And I hung chalk on strings by it
2017-10-24 06:46:37 PM sjorgensen Use a GIANT beach ball, too! We have a 3 foot beach ball and we roll it to each other and kick it to each other..It can get way "out of hand!" But, lots of laughing and lots of "sneaky" exercising!!!
2017-10-24 06:46:40 PM kat86 and then we give leaves to any staff thats thanked
2017-10-24 06:46:42 PM cassie10 great im in a nursing home too...
2017-10-24 06:46:58 PM lynmyhre We are gonna do a gratitude tree too. I have to find the perfect 'big branch'...I wrap it with floral wrap and then buy or print leaves to write gratitudes on...It's very 3D (if I find a good branch...otehrwise it'll be made from paper...)
2017-10-24 06:47:02 PM jcorona93 i am in one too cassie
2017-10-24 06:47:02 PM kat86 the staff really enjoys it too, it perks them up to hear a resident is thankful for them
2017-10-24 06:47:08 PM melissaz Oh! Who was asking for newsletter ideas? You could have a Toys for Tots drive or a Warmth for Winter hats/mittens drive.
2017-10-24 06:47:12 PM kimpickett Cassie, try local churches and local community colleges. I always negotiate with our entertainers too
2017-10-24 06:47:17 PM jatkins leaves collages are fun
2017-10-24 06:47:26 PM carrieac17 love the thankful tree
2017-10-24 06:47:36 PM cassie10 i tried that kim they are so horrible here in michigan
2017-10-24 06:47:38 PM katieposey love the thankful tree idea
2017-10-24 06:47:56 PM jcorona93 where do you work at cassie?
2017-10-24 06:47:56 PM amaliaagallas we are going to have both of the floors on my MC unit make like small holiday side dishes or the day before thanksgiving then we are going to have like a small side dish social
2017-10-24 06:48:05 PM chastityt thats ashame
2017-10-24 06:48:05 PM tonithomas1 we don't have a van or bus at our facility, so I've addressed numerous times how important it is. Kathy or anyone else have suggestions on how to make it more serious that we need it or whom to talk too. I've addressed the administrator a few times
2017-10-24 06:48:15 PM cassie10 no one wants to help the elderly honestly. Im going to work my hardest though
2017-10-24 06:48:19 PM kimpickett I'll try the beach ball idea!
2017-10-24 06:48:23 PM kathyhughes O
2017-10-24 06:48:23 PM mirandaelinker thanks for the ideas @lynmyhre
2017-10-24 06:48:27 PM chastityt sad
2017-10-24 06:48:31 PM sjorgensen You'll have so much fun kimpickett!
2017-10-24 06:48:55 PM cassie10 Im going to push the tree idea. I just feel that it would be a great idea but not sure they will allow me to.
2017-10-24 06:48:59 PM carrieac17 I thought maybe having a small thanksgiving for whoever signs up spend the whole day cooking but I dont know if anyone would like that
2017-10-24 06:49:04 PM kimpickett Yes, that will be a fun alternative to the balloons
2017-10-24 06:49:16 PM chastityt that sounds great
2017-10-24 06:49:23 PM katieposey does anyone have a beamz?
2017-10-24 06:49:28 PM sdube how many residents are at everyone facilitys?
2017-10-24 06:49:33 PM tiffanylhenderson we are going to do a "friendsgiving" for thanksgiving
2017-10-24 06:49:34 PM madip What is beamz?
2017-10-24 06:49:34 PM carrieac17 95
2017-10-24 06:49:36 PM chastityt 130
2017-10-24 06:49:36 PM melissaz 76
2017-10-24 06:49:36 PM thad39 71
2017-10-24 06:49:36 PM kathyhughes Toni...look at the new regulations as they are empahising community involvement for activities as well as thoughout the new regulations. Also yu should do a survey of the residents to see where they want to go....also try doing a fundraiser
2017-10-24 06:49:39 PM kellyanthony1 43
2017-10-24 06:49:41 PM tonithomas1 that sounds great carrie, my residents love to help with cooking
2017-10-24 06:49:42 PM emilyjbquam we have 30 in our SNF and 30 in our AL
2017-10-24 06:49:43 PM jcorona93 we have 105
2017-10-24 06:49:44 PM kala 62
2017-10-24 06:49:46 PM melissamartin I have 76 today
2017-10-24 06:49:48 PM alarsenault 115
2017-10-24 06:49:48 PM ebroughton I have 250 ish
2017-10-24 06:49:49 PM kathyhughes also some states give out grants for busses
2017-10-24 06:49:52 PM kristind Flag folding, Flag facts, local VFW and Legions are great starters for Veterans Day too
2017-10-24 06:49:52 PM mirandaelinker Were doing a special thanksgiving lunch for families and residents with performer
2017-10-24 06:49:57 PM deborahavant We do a big Thanksgiving Family night and then turn right around and do it all over again for Christmas.
2017-10-24 06:50:00 PM kimpickett that is a great idea amalia
2017-10-24 06:50:02 PM kat86 my facility has 150 IL residents, 50 AL and about 30 Memory Care
2017-10-24 06:50:06 PM sdube we have 103 al
2017-10-24 06:50:08 PM mirandaelinker SC does not unfortunately
2017-10-24 06:50:11 PM carrieac17 My residents seem to reminisce about cooking so it would be great to spend time with them like a 2nd family
2017-10-24 06:50:11 PM sdube and 14 long term
2017-10-24 06:50:11 PM cassie10 left the chat room
2017-10-24 06:50:14 PM kat86 right now I'm a one person department and I'm so tired
2017-10-24 06:50:18 PM cassie10 enter the chat room
2017-10-24 06:50:19 PM kristind 68 in LTC in MN
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2017-10-24 06:50:22 PM chastityt I bet
2017-10-24 06:50:29 PM melissaz I've been there kat86
2017-10-24 06:50:29 PM ebroughton We are doing a pre-thanksgiving for families and residents
2017-10-24 06:50:36 PM tonithomas1 great idea kathy thank you
2017-10-24 06:50:36 PM kat86 I float between AL and Memory care all day every day
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2017-10-24 06:50:41 PM madip I feel you Kat.. stay positive!
2017-10-24 06:50:55 PM carrieac17 We have skilled and AL and one adult day resident
2017-10-24 06:50:56 PM ebroughton how many staff do you all have in the activities department? I have an assistant and 15 activity aides
2017-10-24 06:50:56 PM virginia enter the chat room
2017-10-24 06:50:57 PM kat86 thanks yall! =)
2017-10-24 06:51:06 PM carrieac17 We are currently full
2017-10-24 06:51:09 PM jcorona93 hope everything works out Kat!
2017-10-24 06:51:09 PM melissamartin We are having a dinner on the 15th with families. It is crazy but fun
2017-10-24 06:51:12 PM cassie10 i have 1 other aide
2017-10-24 06:51:15 PM kimpickett Wow Kat that is alot! Are you in charge of all 3? It is hard sometimes to find activities for IL and AL that they can all do and want to do
2017-10-24 06:51:18 PM kala Myself 1 assistant and volunteers who come on a regular basis
2017-10-24 06:51:20 PM madip 15 aides? That's crazy!
2017-10-24 06:51:23 PM alarsenault 15!
2017-10-24 06:51:24 PM emilyjbquam I have myself and 2 aides (1 works M-T) and 1 works Friday and sat
2017-10-24 06:51:31 PM kristind I have 2 assistants
2017-10-24 06:51:31 PM chastityt 15 aides??
2017-10-24 06:51:37 PM carrieac17 We have one director im assistant director and 2 aides
2017-10-24 06:51:39 PM kat86 ebroughton: we are a department of 2. and then my supervisor does exercise in each area. She mostly stays in IL
2017-10-24 06:51:39 PM sdube we have a director 2 full time aide 1 per diem 1 driver and 1 volenteer
2017-10-24 06:51:43 PM melissaz I have 1 full time activities assistant and 2 very parttime assistants.
2017-10-24 06:51:46 PM carrieac17 all ft
2017-10-24 06:51:48 PM thad39 ebroughouton how big is your facility
2017-10-24 06:51:56 PM kimpickett I have 1 full time assistant and 2 very part time plus a fitness coordinator
2017-10-24 06:52:03 PM thad39 ebroughton how big is your facility
2017-10-24 06:52:06 PM davidberumen Sending you some warm and fuzzies from Washington Kat. Just remember how important your role is in the lives of your residents. If you're only one person then you're the only person bringing fun and joy in to their every day lives
2017-10-24 06:52:07 PM melissamartin 1 full time assistant and 4 part time
2017-10-24 06:52:11 PM davidberumen And that is a blessing
2017-10-24 06:52:11 PM alarsenault myself and two assistants 1 part time
2017-10-24 06:52:13 PM kat86 I wish we could have part timer as well. I think the activities would benefit from it
2017-10-24 06:52:19 PM kimpickett We have 1 ft driver and 1 weekend driver
2017-10-24 06:52:20 PM lschefers we have 1 f/t and
2017-10-24 06:52:21 PM thad39 ebroughton how big is your facility
2017-10-24 06:52:21 PM tonithomas1 We have director 2 aides and 3 volunteers
2017-10-24 06:52:22 PM carrieac17 Whats everyones opinion on the Childcare inside a nursing home?
2017-10-24 06:52:28 PM mirandaelinker 3 full time assistants with one director
2017-10-24 06:52:30 PM thad39 h
2017-10-24 06:52:34 PM yogini I have only one8-)
2017-10-24 06:52:37 PM sjorgensen It might not be enough notice, but, ask your local High School ROTC program to come over in uniforms and with their flags. Sing patriotic songs and serve cake! That's what we have planned.
2017-10-24 06:52:37 PM lynmyhre I have the most incredible staff...I'm blessed. I could use more but ...who I have is awesome!
2017-10-24 06:52:41 PM jatkins Kat your a blessing too many
2017-10-24 06:52:49 PM cassie10 i know we talked about this last week but still struggling because they didnt like what I found...Needing to do a exercise 3 days a week 1/2 hour.
2017-10-24 06:52:57 PM mirandaelinker I think thats a great idea. It aides in their cognition
2017-10-24 06:52:59 PM kimpickett Part timers are great!! I found 2 ladies who love seniors and just want a "hobby jobby" so they will fill in as needed.
2017-10-24 06:53:00 PM ebroughton Yes we are huge! My aides are amazing. We have an aide on each of our 8 units for 7.5 hours each day. We have 150 residents in AL/IL. 100 in our Behavioral units. and 50 in our memory care.
2017-10-24 06:53:00 PM thad39 I have myself and 2 assistants for 71 residents
2017-10-24 06:53:10 PM carrieac17 We do exercise every morning balloon volleyball on tuesday
2017-10-24 06:53:11 PM amaliaagallas we have a director , 4 activity assistants and 2 part time
2017-10-24 06:53:23 PM kat86 Kimpickett: I do AL and Memory care with a smidge of help from the superviosor that does exerise and short group in between my groups
2017-10-24 06:53:26 PM melissaz Childcare in a senior communiyt sounds lovely. I have been looking for an intergen program for a long time and I can't find any daycares that can transport their kids. and us going to them just doesn't work out as well.
2017-10-24 06:53:27 PM jenniferhess2 i have myself and i ft assistant and 1 pt assistant for 140 residents
2017-10-24 06:53:30 PM kellyanthony1 I am only allowed 28 hours between all my assistance
2017-10-24 06:53:35 PM kellyanthony1 makes it hard
2017-10-24 06:53:35 PM lschefers We have a f/t person and 3 p/t
2017-10-24 06:53:35 PM katieposey my residents like chair yoga, chair chi, and zumba
2017-10-24 06:53:38 PM kristind For volunteers, i almost feel like it's more work sometimes. I know that sounds awful. But you have to give complete direction and somoetimes prep more and watch etc. I need tips for volunteer program please.
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2017-10-24 06:53:50 PM carrieac17 I taek my kids in sometimes but the residents and my kids love it
2017-10-24 06:53:56 PM jcorona93 we have the director, 1 full time and 2 part time, possibly 1 more part time on the way
2017-10-24 06:54:02 PM katieposey my residents love my toddler
2017-10-24 06:54:05 PM cassie10 iterm administrator is wanting a full blown exercise beause they arent doing restorative anymore (nursing home here)
2017-10-24 06:54:06 PM sjorgensen We have a child care center right next door, and the kids come over once a month to do crafts and have a snack with our residents.
2017-10-24 06:54:08 PM chastityt they love kids
2017-10-24 06:54:08 PM thad39 kristind I here you there the volonteers ccan be alot of work
2017-10-24 06:54:13 PM virginia left the chat room
2017-10-24 06:54:15 PM ebroughton I average about 450 hours per week between myself, aides, my assistant and bus drivers
2017-10-24 06:54:18 PM kimpickett Getting good volunteers takes some work.
2017-10-24 06:54:24 PM tiffanylhenderson carrieac17 i am a huge advocate for childcare in nursing homes and healthcare facilities. Babies and puppies do a whole of good for a persons quality of life
2017-10-24 06:54:31 PM kat86 volunteers can be a lot of work until you get good ones!
2017-10-24 06:54:32 PM ebroughton I have not had much luck with volunteers
2017-10-24 06:54:33 PM kimpickett Wow! ebroughton
2017-10-24 06:54:35 PM chastityt left the chat room
2017-10-24 06:54:39 PM melissaz Try giving the volunteers something withonly one or two steps. We tend to have one or two volunteers scheduled at a time to make it easier.
2017-10-24 06:54:44 PM carrieac17 I agree tiffanyhenderson
2017-10-24 06:54:44 PM cassie10 me either volunteers are a struggle
2017-10-24 06:54:49 PM jenniferhess2 hospice usually helps as far as being a volunteer
2017-10-24 06:55:00 PM melissaz Once they get used to doing certain games or one on ones then it's easier to get them to branch out.
2017-10-24 06:55:03 PM sdube ebroughton where is your facilty?
2017-10-24 06:55:04 PM thad39 I have alot but it equals work and time
2017-10-24 06:55:05 PM kimpickett Yes, I've tried to cultivate some "adult volunteers".
2017-10-24 06:55:06 PM melissamartin I bring my 9 year old to work when I can, the residents love her
2017-10-24 06:55:07 PM lschefers no luck with volunteers either
2017-10-24 06:55:10 PM tiffanylhenderson cassie10 what about chair zumba or chair dancing
2017-10-24 06:55:13 PM jenniferhess2 they come and do bible study
2017-10-24 06:55:14 PM carrieac17 we have an art club at a college comingin for a late night craft
2017-10-24 06:55:24 PM katieposey I dislike when volunteers come on weekends or evening and leave a mess for the staff and me to clean up
2017-10-24 06:55:25 PM jcorona93 we have 3 volunteers that come into the facility to help out. They are a huge help to the facility and the residents love them too!
2017-10-24 06:55:26 PM cassie10 i wish our hospice worked close to us but I feel that they come in and its a rush to get out..
2017-10-24 06:55:27 PM ebroughton My facility is in Scottsdale Arizona, Sdube
2017-10-24 06:55:38 PM sdube (y)
2017-10-24 06:55:45 PM jenniferhess2 they do alot for us
2017-10-24 06:55:50 PM kimpickett For the high school kids, I really stress that they have to commit and call in if they won't be there.
2017-10-24 06:56:13 PM kristind Thank you. I try to get in good ones, but they just need a lot of supervision usually. I will keep my head up! And keep hoping and trying
2017-10-24 06:56:15 PM sjorgensen My "part time" activity assistance don't seem to have the enthusium to be DOING activities. They don't think it's a "real" job! One of my "part-timers" just walked out yesterday!!!
2017-10-24 06:56:17 PM kat86 high school kids sometimes need a lot of direction. I find they dont always....try
2017-10-24 06:56:19 PM jenniferhess2 is anyone else in the directors position at their facility
2017-10-24 06:56:22 PM kala i set expectations for the volunteers
2017-10-24 06:56:23 PM kimpickett That is really cool carrie!
2017-10-24 06:56:27 PM carrieac17 ty
2017-10-24 06:56:27 PM kathyhughes anything else or questions that I missed tonight????
2017-10-24 06:56:31 PM melissaz I think its a little easier for the activities staff to have the volunteers come in when the staff members are there. It is a little limiting, but it does give the volunteers support and reinforcement of the rules.
2017-10-24 06:56:33 PM kellyanthony1 I am Jennifer
2017-10-24 06:56:33 PM kala im the director
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2017-10-24 06:56:36 PM melissamartin I am
2017-10-24 06:56:36 PM kat86 I try to figure out a hobby they like and see how I can make that work
2017-10-24 06:56:41 PM jenniferhess2 me too
2017-10-24 06:56:44 PM nan1 volunteers are good for 1:1
2017-10-24 06:56:46 PM thad39 Mine are all adults my administor frowns apon individuals unddr the age of 18
2017-10-24 06:56:47 PM melissaz I am as well
2017-10-24 06:56:48 PM kristind Thats a good idea kat
2017-10-24 06:56:49 PM sjorgensen I also am the Director at my facility.
2017-10-24 06:56:50 PM jcorona93 i am jenny
2017-10-24 06:57:00 PM carrieac17 Kathy is there anything specific we need to go over for the midterm quiz?
2017-10-24 06:57:06 PM kimpickett Me too sjorgensen
2017-10-24 06:57:09 PM kala you have to play off their strengths
2017-10-24 06:57:13 PM jatkins Kathy when do you grade reasearch papers
2017-10-24 06:57:14 PM jenniferhess2 kathy just so im clear as long as i have a ged i dont need college credits to be adc correct
2017-10-24 06:57:18 PM tiffanylhenderson good question carrieac17
2017-10-24 06:57:19 PM thad39 me to sjorgensen
2017-10-24 06:57:24 PM cassie10 I am going to a convention on november 1
2017-10-24 06:57:29 PM kathyhughes All the readings from the first 8 weeks and it is open book'
2017-10-24 06:57:29 PM kimpickett I'm so nervous about the midterm and the practicum!!
2017-10-24 06:57:40 PM cassie10 13th sorry and am excited to share stuff with you all :)
2017-10-24 06:57:47 PM lynmyhre Gotta go get rest. 7 AM show time since we have Fed Survey. G'nite all
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2017-10-24 06:57:53 PM thad39 kim relax youll be ok
2017-10-24 06:57:54 PM carlyekay good night
2017-10-24 06:57:56 PM sjorgensen Kimpickett...don't be nervous. If you've done your assignments you'll be fine.
2017-10-24 06:57:59 PM kat86 jenniferhess: I would double check that. I thought the easiest track included 12 college credits
2017-10-24 06:58:02 PM kimpickett kathy, do i need to print all the websites as well or just the downloaded documents?
2017-10-24 06:58:05 PM carrieac17 thanks Kathy
2017-10-24 06:58:13 PM danyelle25 night all!!
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2017-10-24 06:58:17 PM carrieac17 NIght all
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2017-10-24 06:58:18 PM kristind Thanks so much everyone!! Have a great night!
2017-10-24 06:58:19 PM amaliaagallas night, have a great week you guys!
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2017-10-24 06:58:21 PM kathyhughes Jennifer please read the NCCAP Standards as you also need at least 12 college credits including an English course

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