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2013-09-05 06:29:18 PM panderson62 ?
2013-09-05 06:29:19 PM suzanneoliver yes
2013-09-05 06:29:19 PM bhanson Yes
2013-09-05 06:29:25 PM horton Gotvha Kathy...but my residents are spoiled
2013-09-05 06:29:29 PM kathyhughes those little squares with the "code"
2013-09-05 06:29:30 PM sharonbeseda I do but it is hard to finish up
2013-09-05 06:29:30 PM panderson62 of what we do
2013-09-05 06:29:51 PM sharonbeseda I have one with resident names and write everything that they do
2013-09-05 06:29:58 PM kathyhughes You have spoiled the residents
2013-09-05 06:30:02 PM horton I am focusing more on survey stuff now
2013-09-05 06:30:09 PM panderson62 that to me is a attendance log
2013-09-05 06:30:35 PM kathyhughes How many hours do you spend filling that in?
2013-09-05 06:30:42 PM kathyhughes a month
2013-09-05 06:30:44 PM sharonbeseda I only recently was able to somewhat organize my 41 " of office space. I have three shelves now above my desk, I almost feel like a princess
2013-09-05 06:30:45 PM bhanson Are those required?
2013-09-05 06:30:49 PM panderson62 at least a half hour
2013-09-05 06:30:57 PM panderson62 sometimes more
2013-09-05 06:30:59 PM suzanneoliver I am glad to hear we all have the same struggles. Maybe it's not just me afterall. trying to work everything in paper work, activities , one on ones etc
2013-09-05 06:31:10 PM horton yes I have spoiled them....when they see me light bulb goes off that says "let's have fun'
2013-09-05 06:31:11 PM sharonbeseda more than I should be lately it is harder to get to
2013-09-05 06:31:18 PM bhanson Yes, and the ADM sometimes does not understand ALL that we do ..
2013-09-05 06:31:18 PM frankin yes runs behind at times
2013-09-05 06:31:24 PM panderson62 plus class, faMILY, life
2013-09-05 06:31:26 PM horton How do you unspoil them
2013-09-05 06:31:33 PM panderson62 ya cant
2013-09-05 06:31:35 PM kathyhughes start to say NO
2013-09-05 06:31:40 PM horton ok
2013-09-05 06:31:42 PM panderson62 i cant
2013-09-05 06:31:43 PM kathyhughes and call the families
2013-09-05 06:31:47 PM sharonbeseda won't we be fired??
2013-09-05 06:31:50 PM frankin my residents are very spoil
2013-09-05 06:31:50 PM kathyhughes you can
2013-09-05 06:31:52 PM sharonbeseda lol
2013-09-05 06:31:56 PM panderson62 lol
2013-09-05 06:32:02 PM kathyhughes you have to practice
2013-09-05 06:32:07 PM horton Call the families and?
2013-09-05 06:32:07 PM panderson62 ok
2013-09-05 06:32:20 PM kathyhughes the first time is hard the second time not so much
2013-09-05 06:32:22 PM sharonbeseda teach us how Kathy
2013-09-05 06:32:56 PM panderson62 they know me to well
2013-09-05 06:33:02 PM kathyhughes when a staff person stops you and says Ethel needs shoelaces ask them to call the family first
2013-09-05 06:33:06 PM bhanson What are we saying to the families? I think I missed that.
2013-09-05 06:33:17 PM kathyhughes NO
2013-09-05 06:33:21 PM bhanson Oh okay .. gotcha! Yes, that's a good point
2013-09-05 06:33:32 PM panderson62 ask them for more input and help for their loved ones
2013-09-05 06:33:47 PM sharonbeseda I'm listening
2013-09-05 06:34:00 PM kathyhughes when the staff asks for Milley to get a candy bar, tell them that if Milley comes to Bingo she can win one
2013-09-05 06:34:08 PM kathyhughes Right Pam
2013-09-05 06:34:25 PM suzanneoliver good idea
2013-09-05 06:34:34 PM bhanson Yes, you can't make special accomadations for every resident .. it'll turn into a never ending cycle.
2013-09-05 06:34:34 PM kathyhughes we forget that families would be more involved if we gave them more responsibility
2013-09-05 06:34:38 PM panderson62 some want to be more involved but dont know how to help
2013-09-05 06:35:02 PM kathyhughes right so we let the families know what their loved ones need
2013-09-05 06:35:10 PM kathyhughes they should be contacted first
2013-09-05 06:35:16 PM sharonbeseda ok
2013-09-05 06:35:21 PM kathyhughes and if they say no...well the resident goes without
2013-09-05 06:35:28 PM kathyhughes just like living at home
2013-09-05 06:35:34 PM panderson62 its amazing to me how the families want to know about their daily routine more than we give them credit for
2013-09-05 06:35:34 PM sharonbeseda right
2013-09-05 06:35:37 PM bhanson We are there to provide quality activity programming, not run personal errands ..
2013-09-05 06:35:45 PM kathyhughes right
2013-09-05 06:35:58 PM kathyhughes and then we have some extra time
2013-09-05 06:36:00 PM suzanneoliver I'm so glad to hear that we don't have to take on everything for the residents Sometimes I get "mobbed" just walking in the room
2013-09-05 06:36:05 PM sharonbeseda what about when ADM has something to say about trying to get everything done but not enough time
2013-09-05 06:36:09 PM kathyhughes and haven't gotten fired!
2013-09-05 06:36:26 PM panderson62 sometimes mornings are the worse just walking in for the day
2013-09-05 06:36:30 PM sharonbeseda right
2013-09-05 06:36:35 PM sharonbeseda lol
2013-09-05 06:36:48 PM sharonbeseda I am just one person
2013-09-05 06:36:54 PM panderson62 me too
2013-09-05 06:36:56 PM sharonbeseda with this much time
2013-09-05 06:36:59 PM kathyhughes ask the ADM what they expect...and then ask the ADM to get Milleys candy bar LOL
2013-09-05 06:37:10 PM bhanson Yes, we can't do it all ..
2013-09-05 06:37:15 PM kathyhughes right
2013-09-05 06:37:18 PM sharonbeseda lol
2013-09-05 06:37:22 PM panderson62 just like at home
2013-09-05 06:37:24 PM kathyhughes and we are not responsible
2013-09-05 06:37:26 PM panderson62 lol
2013-09-05 06:37:26 PM bhanson We have to be clear about what we can and cannot do .. It's okay to ask for help.
2013-09-05 06:37:29 PM kathyhughes for everything
2013-09-05 06:37:34 PM kathyhughes right
2013-09-05 06:37:44 PM kathyhughes and we need to stop taking work home
2013-09-05 06:38:00 PM panderson62 i try not to do that
2013-09-05 06:38:02 PM kathyhughes and it will get done just not as wonderful as we would like
2013-09-05 06:38:09 PM panderson62 lol
2013-09-05 06:38:11 PM sharonbeseda self-esteem and confidence then is extremely important
2013-09-05 06:38:13 PM sharonbeseda right
2013-09-05 06:38:27 PM bhanson Yes, sometimes I have to remind myself that when I clock out at work I also need to "mentally" clock out from work as well.
2013-09-05 06:38:35 PM panderson62 tomorrow is friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2013-09-05 06:38:43 PM kathyhughes I had maintenance men who would say ...."It's Good Enough" and we started to say its GE
2013-09-05 06:38:54 PM bhanson Haha!! Love it!!
2013-09-05 06:39:02 PM sharonbeseda Seems like several would love to do my job and I've often wondered why didn't they apply and be doing the job. Not sure if they would be quite so lofty then
2013-09-05 06:39:03 PM kathyhughes So when we said GE we knew what we had done was ok
2013-09-05 06:39:21 PM panderson62 good one
2013-09-05 06:39:24 PM suzanneoliver It is very difficult for me to turn my mind off even after leaving I don't take work home. But I think about the residents constantly
2013-09-05 06:39:35 PM kathyhughes Everyone wants our job very few can do our job
2013-09-05 06:39:40 PM kathyhughes and its a job
2013-09-05 06:39:46 PM sharonbeseda good one.
2013-09-05 06:39:48 PM panderson62 me too wake up alot and have a hard time going back to sleep
2013-09-05 06:39:51 PM sharonbeseda it is a huge job
2013-09-05 06:40:05 PM panderson62 sure is but also rewarding
2013-09-05 06:40:06 PM kathyhughes while their families sleep just fine
2013-09-05 06:40:10 PM bhanson It's not all fun and game like some people think it is
2013-09-05 06:40:17 PM kathyhughes HMMMMM
2013-09-05 06:40:31 PM kathyhughes and the rest of the Depts sleep well
2013-09-05 06:40:41 PM panderson62 oh yeah
2013-09-05 06:40:43 PM sharonbeseda We have had so many changes it has been stressful
2013-09-05 06:40:45 PM suzanneoliver This is the best discussion
2013-09-05 06:40:46 PM kathyhughes so now its time to think about you
2013-09-05 06:40:55 PM kathyhughes and GE
2013-09-05 06:40:56 PM panderson62 yes uplifting
2013-09-05 06:40:57 PM sharonbeseda Yeah!!
2013-09-05 06:41:05 PM panderson62 lol kathy
2013-09-05 06:41:10 PM sharonbeseda got so much to do
2013-09-05 06:41:12 PM horton Right people that all we do in activites is have fun, plan events
2013-09-05 06:41:18 PM kathyhughes Keep the next few months simple
2013-09-05 06:41:28 PM kathyhughes and don't outdo yourselves
2013-09-05 06:41:28 PM sharonbeseda I have been giving myself permission to have a good day
2013-09-05 06:41:38 PM kathyhughes good
2013-09-05 06:41:41 PM panderson62 looking forward to the change in season
2013-09-05 06:41:42 PM horton I spoke with my Administrator about on Monday....
2013-09-05 06:41:55 PM bhanson Yes, the holidays can be stressful
2013-09-05 06:41:56 PM kathyhughes and?
2013-09-05 06:42:10 PM sharonbeseda What can I tell the med. records guy when he wants to have fun by having a party?
2013-09-05 06:42:32 PM kathyhughes thank-you and let me know what you need
2013-09-05 06:42:36 PM horton I told her that it is too much....I need some darn help...I am exhausted
2013-09-05 06:42:40 PM panderson62 tell himhe'll be the first on the guest list
2013-09-05 06:42:46 PM kathyhughes I will be happy to help, but you are planning it
2013-09-05 06:42:56 PM sharonbeseda lol
2013-09-05 06:43:01 PM sharonbeseda YES
2013-09-05 06:43:11 PM kathyhughes and you will help, but not be in charge
2013-09-05 06:43:19 PM sharonbeseda The little people like simple things
2013-09-05 06:43:23 PM kathyhughes sometimes people have to learn how hard it is
2013-09-05 06:43:29 PM sharonbeseda that is a good idea.
2013-09-05 06:43:31 PM kathyhughes and they have to do the planning
2013-09-05 06:43:38 PM bhanson Yes, it seems like everyone wants to put ACT in charge of everything ..
2013-09-05 06:43:38 PM sharonbeseda He is good at making you feel bad
2013-09-05 06:43:40 PM kathyhughes and remember GE
2013-09-05 06:43:46 PM bhanson We are a "catch all" dept
2013-09-05 06:43:46 PM kathyhughes I know they are
2013-09-05 06:43:48 PM panderson62 the person that does the shopping is never willing to go anywhere besides WALMART!!!!!!!!!!
2013-09-05 06:43:51 PM horton They asked me about planning a party for a staff member that is very ill. I stated "my plate is full, plan iit and I will attend
2013-09-05 06:43:55 PM sharonbeseda good enough
2013-09-05 06:44:01 PM sharonbeseda We had a picnic
2013-09-05 06:44:17 PM sharonbeseda Later, many came and told me how nice everything was
2013-09-05 06:44:24 PM kathyhughes I would tell staff ...."thats a great idea" let me know what date you would like and what you have planned
2013-09-05 06:44:26 PM frankin i want thanksgiving but lost too much so ask my families to bring something sweet
2013-09-05 06:44:31 PM panderson62 good
2013-09-05 06:44:43 PM sharonbeseda Often, the front office goes way out, spends much money, but I just don't have the extra
2013-09-05 06:44:52 PM sharonbeseda lol
2013-09-05 06:45:04 PM panderson62 two extra helping hands are huge
2013-09-05 06:45:17 PM kathyhughes So I would make them responsible and they never followed through
2013-09-05 06:45:31 PM horton Exactly
2013-09-05 06:45:43 PM sharonbeseda I had though about (saw it in Sept.) ideas for having a goodbye summer party. Only simple with fruit, music talking
2013-09-05 06:45:51 PM kathyhughes I had a staff member who is now working in another state and he still uses that with his staff
2013-09-05 06:45:57 PM bhanson Not following through seems to be a re occuring them haha
2013-09-05 06:45:58 PM kathyhughes s
2013-09-05 06:46:26 PM kathyhughes sometimes just talking is the best we don;t need entertainment all the time
2013-09-05 06:46:44 PM horton exctly
2013-09-05 06:47:01 PM horton exactly....Im so tired i cant type
2013-09-05 06:47:08 PM sharonbeseda They really love to feel special and when you can spend more time visiting each one they really feel special
2013-09-05 06:47:13 PM kathyhughes I know Brooke, but they have to realize that they have to do the planning and the rest of the stuff if they want to learn
2013-09-05 06:47:16 PM suzanneoliver my ladies love to visit around the table when we read the paper in the morning we have good conversations
2013-09-05 06:47:41 PM panderson62 me too talking about current events
2013-09-05 06:47:49 PM kathyhughes so I hope that you try saying NO this coming week
2013-09-05 06:47:53 PM kathyhughes nicely
2013-09-05 06:47:56 PM kathyhughes of course
2013-09-05 06:47:58 PM panderson62 the cahnge in weather etc....
2013-09-05 06:48:00 PM sharonbeseda Yes
2013-09-05 06:48:07 PM kathyhughes and make others responsible
2013-09-05 06:48:10 PM bhanson That might feel kind of good for a change .. I seldom say no haha
2013-09-05 06:48:19 PM sharonbeseda Yes
2013-09-05 06:48:31 PM kathyhughes You have to this coming week....blame me and I can take it
2013-09-05 06:48:39 PM panderson62 everyone else can say no
2013-09-05 06:48:40 PM suzanneoliver I'm going to say "no" tomorrow lol
2013-09-05 06:48:42 PM sharonbeseda lol
2013-09-05 06:48:46 PM kathyhughes tell them its part of the class
2013-09-05 06:48:48 PM panderson62 lol
2013-09-05 06:48:58 PM panderson62 good enough
2013-09-05 06:49:01 PM sharonbeseda I really need the extra time to get practicums done
2013-09-05 06:49:03 PM kathyhughes GE
2013-09-05 06:49:11 PM horton Im saying No
2013-09-05 06:49:16 PM bhanson GE :)
2013-09-05 06:49:18 PM panderson62 me too!!!
2013-09-05 06:49:20 PM kathyhughes LOL
2013-09-05 06:49:27 PM kathyhughes HAve a good week all
2013-09-05 06:49:34 PM kathyhughes Thanks for joining me
2013-09-05 06:49:35 PM sharonbeseda I love how this class opens up so many needed elements to the activity directors life and job
2013-09-05 06:49:41 PM kathyhughes thanks
2013-09-05 06:49:53 PM panderson62 thanks kathy
2013-09-05 06:49:56 PM sharonbeseda Are we finished??
2013-09-05 06:49:59 PM horton thank you Kathy
2013-09-05 06:50:02 PM suzanneoliver you too have a good evening thanks
2013-09-05 06:50:05 PM kathyhughes it is great to know that others all have the same problems
2013-09-05 06:50:08 PM frankin thanks
2013-09-05 06:50:15 PM bhanson Thank you, Kathy! I feel better already!
2013-09-05 06:50:15 PM sharonbeseda We are not alone
2013-09-05 06:50:18 PM panderson62 BINGO
2013-09-05 06:50:22 PM kathyhughes Roght
2013-09-05 06:50:25 PM kathyhughes Right
2013-09-05 06:50:38 PM kathyhughes Good now enjoy your weekend
2013-09-05 06:50:44 PM panderson62 you to
2013-09-05 06:50:47 PM kathyhughes and do something for yourself
2013-09-05 06:50:53 PM sharonbeseda Say some prayers for us Kathy - for finishing all those practicums:lol but for real
2013-09-05 06:50:57 PM kathyhughes and Say.............................................({)
2013-09-05 06:50:58 PM bhanson Will do!
2013-09-05 06:51:06 PM bhanson GE!
2013-09-05 06:51:20 PM panderson62 GE and NO!!!!!!
2013-09-05 06:51:25 PM kathyhughes RIGHT!
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2013-09-05 06:52:03 PM kathyhughes Good Night
2013-09-05 06:52:09 PM bhanson Night!
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2013-09-05 06:52:13 PM kathyhughes an Early chat
2013-09-05 06:52:25 PM sharonbeseda Let Sharon and the others figure out how to accomplish all!
2013-09-05 06:52:25 PM sharonbeseda lol
2013-09-05 06:52:25 PM sharonbeseda Good Night
2013-09-05 06:52:25 PM sharonbeseda ok
2013-09-05 06:52:26 PM sharonbeseda left the chat room
2013-09-05 06:52:47 PM frankin good night thank you all
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2013-09-06 05:56:02 PM angiemcentire ok where is the chat tonight
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2013-09-06 06:07:16 PM kaylaparks i dont see kathy on here either
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2013-09-06 06:07:54 PM kaylaparks i keep going from this one to the other
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2013-09-06 06:10:49 PM sestes Im so confused!!
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2013-09-06 06:26:35 PM ajplatas is anyone in here or am I still not getting this lol
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