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2018-06-05 06:01:06 PM jtilford enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:01:10 PM acoffield thank you
2018-06-05 06:01:12 PM adriennem enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:01:18 PM laurajackson WELCOME!
2018-06-05 06:01:22 PM koryphil very excited
2018-06-05 06:01:25 PM 2960580 the spouce had issiiues most of the time
2018-06-05 06:01:28 PM kathyhughes Let's get to know each other.....I am Kathy and live in Syracuse NY...who are you and where do you live or work
2018-06-05 06:01:50 PM jtilford Our resideents really like the card cart we take around for them to choose cards for their families
2018-06-05 06:01:57 PM tealbesing Teal...Naples Florida
2018-06-05 06:02:02 PM elizabethw elizabeth- live in pequonock nj work in Paramus nj
2018-06-05 06:02:03 PM oliviabrokenshire I am Olivia and I live in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
2018-06-05 06:02:04 PM jtilford Jennifer, Cincinnati, Ohio
2018-06-05 06:02:05 PM adriennem I am Adrienne, I live in Fredericton New brunswick, Canada. I work at York Care Centre in a Dementia unit
2018-06-05 06:02:08 PM karenfabian I am Karen and live in Boston MA. I work at a Nursing Home with 106 residents.
2018-06-05 06:02:13 PM diannekilroy we have a memomriol for our residents once a year. But one of my memory residents who just had a bithday 98 th, died two days later, Her journey was over
2018-06-05 06:02:15 PM trisha1903 We have a remembrance service in June and our hospice groups help and usually donate something for the loved to plant and we do a scrap book of pictures of the residents
2018-06-05 06:02:16 PM koryphil i am Kory and I am a cheese head yes i live in Wisconsin but work in Minnesota at the Gardens
2018-06-05 06:02:17 PM dylonlankford93 Back in November we had black and white pictures done with the residents and staffs hands doing something the resident loves/loved. I have placed that picture in an envelope along with a note from the staff to give the family when they come to sign papers. Also, I along with the RCS in MC attended the funeral. I feel like the facility needs to so as much support to the familiy as possible.
2018-06-05 06:02:21 PM acoffield I'm Adrian and im from Houston Tx
2018-06-05 06:02:23 PM robertambadger roberta badger here..i work at cchrist the king manor in DuBois PA..activity aide and CNA for 8 years
2018-06-05 06:02:25 PM patriciabates enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:02:28 PM lstarr I am Lisa and I live in Ohio and its raining:((
2018-06-05 06:02:30 PM 2960580 hi new students and i am tamjida
2018-06-05 06:02:32 PM diannekilroy Dianne Kilroy from Cleveland Ohio
2018-06-05 06:02:36 PM laurajackson I am Laura Jackson I live in Northlake TX and Work In Flower Mound
2018-06-05 06:02:37 PM jessicaw87 Jessica, i live and work in vidor texas
2018-06-05 06:02:42 PM dylonlankford93 Hey guys...I'm Dylon from Windsor, Virginia
2018-06-05 06:02:44 PM patriciabates Hi
2018-06-05 06:03:26 PM dianea1781 Welcome new students i'm Diane from Providence RI I'm a Programs Director
2018-06-05 06:03:36 PM patriciabates Welcome all new class members
2018-06-05 06:03:43 PM kathyhughes WElcome...we share ideas for activities so join right in...and contribute to the conversation
2018-06-05 06:03:43 PM trisha1903 dylon I am from richmond virginia
2018-06-05 06:03:44 PM diannekilroy This course went so fast. I want to sregister for MEPAP 2
2018-06-05 06:03:44 PM adriennem (y)
2018-06-05 06:03:48 PM 2960580 kathy i still having truble to understand the assingment
2018-06-05 06:03:54 PM feleciap18 enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:04:05 PM acoffield thanks
2018-06-05 06:04:08 PM oliviabrokenshire I agree, Dianne!
2018-06-05 06:04:20 PM lorik Lori Kelso from Schulenburg, Texas
2018-06-05 06:04:22 PM diannekilroy Penny Hunt out there
2018-06-05 06:04:28 PM karenfabian Any ideas on how to spruce up an ice cream social event - patients love it and we do it alot
2018-06-05 06:04:31 PM pennyhunt yes i am
2018-06-05 06:04:35 PM feleciap18 hello
2018-06-05 06:04:36 PM karenfabian Looking for new ideas
2018-06-05 06:04:41 PM dianap enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:04:46 PM diannekilroy HI ,did you get my email
2018-06-05 06:04:49 PM kathyhughes Tamjida please email tomorrow and I will help you
2018-06-05 06:04:50 PM dylonlankford93 Hey there Trisha! Sweet...I work at The Village at Woods Edge in Franklin, Virginia. (Idk if you have heard of that or not)
2018-06-05 06:04:58 PM pennyhunt no but let me check it now
2018-06-05 06:05:00 PM 2960580 ok thanks
2018-06-05 06:05:02 PM dianap left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:05:02 PM donna2018 enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:05:03 PM dianap enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:05:03 PM jtilford What kinds of toppings to you use for the ice cream?
2018-06-05 06:05:14 PM adriennem Sundae social? so different toppings to choose from?
2018-06-05 06:05:24 PM skylarh enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:05:30 PM dianap Hello everyone
2018-06-05 06:05:32 PM 2960580 different kinds
2018-06-05 06:05:34 PM diannekilroy Maybe we could be chat buddies too, You are in Ohio too
2018-06-05 06:05:35 PM karenfabian Strawberries, bananas and hot fudge
2018-06-05 06:05:38 PM tealbesing Music with the ice cream social, Bingo, Blackjack
2018-06-05 06:05:43 PM skylarh hey everyone!!!
2018-06-05 06:05:57 PM trisha1903 I have heard of it dylon I work at Brandermill Woods Health Care Center nice meeting a fellow virginian!!
2018-06-05 06:06:01 PM acoffield chocolate, strawberries, and pineapples
2018-06-05 06:06:01 PM jessicaw87 we go room to room handing out ice cream and we play some ice cream truck music as we go down the halls
2018-06-05 06:06:05 PM 2960580 absulately great too
2018-06-05 06:06:11 PM pennyhunt yes i asm diana aouth eastern
2018-06-05 06:06:11 PM oliviabrokenshire Yes we have done ice cream and cards
2018-06-05 06:06:17 PM pennyhunt south eastern
2018-06-05 06:06:25 PM maggiespitaleri1 left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:06:26 PM acoffield thats a cool idea
2018-06-05 06:06:41 PM laurajackson What is everyone doing for father's day?
2018-06-05 06:06:42 PM adriennem Maybe colour theme the Ice cream social so red and white: Vanilla ice cream with strawberries or cherries
2018-06-05 06:06:53 PM jtilford i was about to ask that Laura:)
2018-06-05 06:06:55 PM karenfabian great ideas
2018-06-05 06:06:58 PM dianea1781 Ice cream with toppings with music in the background its a good time for them tro mingle and socialize
2018-06-05 06:07:00 PM adriennem Were doing pies and ties social with pies to eat and music
2018-06-05 06:07:00 PM robertambadger we feature different sundaes every other week but have strawberry and choclate as a stand by
2018-06-05 06:07:02 PM 2960580 nice too
2018-06-05 06:07:03 PM diannekilroy I love ice cream socials. Everybody does, We go around with the cart and all kinds of toppings and 3 different ice cream amd fruit too
2018-06-05 06:07:04 PM acoffield yes it is
2018-06-05 06:07:07 PM laurajackson sorry.Lol
2018-06-05 06:07:14 PM skylarh we are having a car show and that morning donuts with dads for fathers day
2018-06-05 06:07:16 PM acoffield give me more lol
2018-06-05 06:07:18 PM trisha1903 They also make those popsicles in red white and blue for 4th of july celebration
2018-06-05 06:07:19 PM dianap Father's day social with desserts and stuff
2018-06-05 06:07:23 PM robertambadger ice cream is the best!
2018-06-05 06:07:25 PM kathyhughes Fathers Day....what do you do with residents that are not fathers?
2018-06-05 06:07:25 PM dianap we also have live entertainmentj
2018-06-05 06:07:31 PM wandellav looking for a chat buddie but i realy dont't know how to do it i'm from ohio
2018-06-05 06:07:34 PM jtilford I was thinking about different kinds of snacks
2018-06-05 06:07:41 PM diannekilroy bomb pops! great idea!
2018-06-05 06:07:44 PM patriciabates We are doing Cupcakes
2018-06-05 06:07:45 PM 2960580 the residents always like icecream no matter what type
2018-06-05 06:07:49 PM jtilford I went to Aldi today and they have a lot of cheap snacks
2018-06-05 06:07:50 PM dylonlankford93 Very nice to meet you Trisha! Nice to meet a fellow Virginian. Still learning names of the local facilities
2018-06-05 06:07:51 PM adriennem All men are invited, we call it fathers day and men appreciation
2018-06-05 06:07:56 PM dianea1781 We have a fathers day social but all men and their families are welcome
2018-06-05 06:08:08 PM kathyhughes We would do car shows, bbq or have a poker marathon
2018-06-05 06:08:11 PM dylonlankford93 I just bought bomb pops last week for memorial day...$1.97 at Walmart!
2018-06-05 06:08:15 PM laurajackson We are having Entertaintment, but what else is good to go with it
2018-06-05 06:08:16 PM trisha1903 For fathers day we have a guy coming in to do caricutures of the men for there families.
2018-06-05 06:08:17 PM dianap We have regular activities throughout the day, but we focus that day on the Father's
2018-06-05 06:08:25 PM pennyhunt i have always given them something because even if they are not fathers they may have nieces or nephews that look up to them
2018-06-05 06:08:31 PM robertambadger we ease them into our social gently and say "well you had a father so we can think of him"
2018-06-05 06:08:31 PM diannekilroy Father day floats for our few men
2018-06-05 06:08:35 PM lorik we
2018-06-05 06:08:37 PM 2960580 that is a big father day paln,kathy
2018-06-05 06:08:40 PM oliviabrokenshire The bbq sounds like a great ideas as well
2018-06-05 06:08:41 PM kathyhughes We also had beer and pizza one year as per their request
2018-06-05 06:08:51 PM wandellav left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:09:00 PM dianap My residents would love to have beer
2018-06-05 06:09:02 PM wandellav enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:09:03 PM kathyhughes And I know that most of you cannot serve beer
2018-06-05 06:09:19 PM tealbesing odouls
2018-06-05 06:09:20 PM diannekilroy but we are going fishing this month. Nursing home residents do not need a fishing liecence just us
2018-06-05 06:09:24 PM patriciabates We did Root beer and hot dogs last year
2018-06-05 06:09:26 PM oliviabrokenshire I wish at my facility we could
2018-06-05 06:09:32 PM oliviabrokenshire but we do root or birch beer
2018-06-05 06:09:33 PM 2960580 true
2018-06-05 06:09:39 PM acoffield my residents do. we have happy hour on friday
2018-06-05 06:09:45 PM wandellav left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:09:47 PM trisha1903 that is a good idea Patricia
2018-06-05 06:09:53 PM lorik We have very little family participation. My facility has been with out a AD for quite some time.
2018-06-05 06:09:53 PM oliviabrokenshire Kathy how big of facilities have you worked in?
2018-06-05 06:09:55 PM 2960580 root beer is allowed
2018-06-05 06:09:56 PM wandellav enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:09:58 PM jtilford Root beer would be good. We actually have quite a few residents wanting us to start AA at our place
2018-06-05 06:09:58 PM diannekilroy thats nice for those
2018-06-05 06:10:00 PM dylonlankford93 I like the idea of root beet, especially in glass bottles!
2018-06-05 06:10:00 PM patriciabates We also have a fishing trip coming up
2018-06-05 06:10:13 PM dianap During football season, we do root beer and snacks
2018-06-05 06:10:18 PM kathyhughes I had 160 residents and 50 day care folks
2018-06-05 06:10:21 PM robertambadger we had our first hot dog roast and it was a perfect day..can't wait til the June one!
2018-06-05 06:10:26 PM adriennem wow
2018-06-05 06:10:39 PM jtilford We can't do hot dogs because of the choking hazzard:(
2018-06-05 06:10:39 PM 2960580 wow
2018-06-05 06:10:41 PM donna2018 hi everyone!
2018-06-05 06:10:45 PM diannekilroy We are planning more outdoor activities, we have a beautiful metro park here
2018-06-05 06:10:45 PM kathyhughes I also worked in a facility that had 20 residents
2018-06-05 06:10:49 PM wandellav left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:11:00 PM 2960580 good for you
2018-06-05 06:11:01 PM wandellav enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:11:04 PM laurajackson Hi Donna
2018-06-05 06:11:16 PM pennyhunt we like to have picnics in the parks
2018-06-05 06:11:20 PM donna2018 kathy, its Donna2018 from MePap1-Own Pace
2018-06-05 06:11:22 PM koryphil I like beer and pizza
2018-06-05 06:11:23 PM dylonlankford93 We had 50's day last month, where we had a "drive in" for lunch time with hotdogs, hamburgers, fries...and setup a "movie theather" & showed Grease!
2018-06-05 06:11:26 PM dianea1781 We have lots of outdoor activities planned now that the weather is finally warming up
2018-06-05 06:11:26 PM kathyhughes We had at a time more men than women
2018-06-05 06:11:36 PM lorik Popsicles are great anytime. I will definately get the bomb pops for 4th of Jully
2018-06-05 06:11:52 PM donna2018 dyksn - love it
2018-06-05 06:11:55 PM tealbesing What's own pace??
2018-06-05 06:11:55 PM 2960580 not bad
2018-06-05 06:12:24 PM wandellav left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:12:25 PM elizabethw left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:12:25 PM adriennem im glad the nice weather is here
2018-06-05 06:12:25 PM donna2018 teal - you take the course at your own pace
2018-06-05 06:12:25 PM kathyhughes We have the same course, only you have 1 year to complete the course
2018-06-05 06:12:26 PM laurajackson We only Have 4 Men out to 42 woman
2018-06-05 06:12:37 PM adriennem so residents can enjoy the sunshine
2018-06-05 06:12:37 PM kathyhughes Which is handy for some people
2018-06-05 06:12:37 PM tealbesing oh
2018-06-05 06:12:39 PM wandellav enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:12:41 PM wandellav left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:12:46 PM tealbesing does that cost more?
2018-06-05 06:12:48 PM kathyhughes I know myself and need deadlines
2018-06-05 06:12:52 PM trisha1903 jtilford you should ask dietart if they have a mold of a hot dog they can chop it up and put in mold so it looks like a hotdog but will not cause a choking hazard.
2018-06-05 06:12:52 PM acoffield kathy thats how it is at my location
2018-06-05 06:12:53 PM dylonlankford93 I do a weekly morning devotional on the patio in the morning! Perfect outside whille hearing the birds chirping, etc.
2018-06-05 06:12:59 PM kathyhughes No but there is a transfer fee
2018-06-05 06:13:00 PM torihardy enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:13:03 PM robertambadger it already got cold again here in PA..mother nature can be cruel to us
2018-06-05 06:13:12 PM wandellav enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:13:31 PM acoffield well its burning up here in tx
2018-06-05 06:13:33 PM patriciabates cool in ohio too
2018-06-05 06:13:36 PM tealbesing wish I had known before they signed me up
2018-06-05 06:13:39 PM kathyhughes LOL Roberta! I am loving the cool weather!
2018-06-05 06:13:46 PM pennyhunt raining where i am in ohio
2018-06-05 06:13:47 PM donna2018 no way Robert! really?
2018-06-05 06:13:52 PM dylonlankford93 robertambadger...it finally cooled off her in VA...incredibly hot and humid last week. We were not able to go outside
2018-06-05 06:13:55 PM kathyhughes It was on the registration page
2018-06-05 06:13:56 PM tealbesing its 104 here
2018-06-05 06:13:58 PM jessicaw87 it got so hot here we had to cancel out trips to the park
2018-06-05 06:14:00 PM patriciabates took our residents to zoo, and it oured the rain
2018-06-05 06:14:08 PM diannekilroy yes weathe rin cleveland is the same, cool today chance of rain. I pray for a nice summer for our residents
2018-06-05 06:14:24 PM kathyhughes Where do you go for your summer outings?
2018-06-05 06:14:27 PM dianea1781 we have a zoo trip planned for the 28th
2018-06-05 06:14:28 PM karenfabian Our Facility does not have alot of "events" that are special to us - what do you have that are special to your building
2018-06-05 06:14:35 PM 2960580 not baad
2018-06-05 06:14:35 PM jtilford They will cut the hot dogs in half anytime we have them. Sometimes the residents want chili dogs for Resident Choice Meal. Its more a cororate rule than a facility rule. They would love me to order them pizza
2018-06-05 06:14:42 PM kathyhughes Do you take rides to see the area?
2018-06-05 06:14:42 PM trisha1903 We have had so much rain here, finally this week it is nice
2018-06-05 06:14:49 PM lorik We are already having 100 degree temps. So I am trying my best to keep them busy inside. Any ideas would be great.
2018-06-05 06:15:00 PM 2960580 here i stoo hot in texas
2018-06-05 06:15:03 PM diannekilroy The Zoo! its free on mondays in Cleveland, We just need more staff to go, but thats a hard one to get
2018-06-05 06:15:04 PM karenfabian Yes - we do have one field trip to a local island
2018-06-05 06:15:05 PM robertambadger we have the AC on and our poor people are wearing their winter clothes..it's a struggle but i vote for keeping old people warm
2018-06-05 06:15:11 PM donna2018 we have free weekly concerts in the park and movies in the park for the month of June
2018-06-05 06:15:14 PM patriciabates We are taking a trip to the Wilds, p
2018-06-05 06:15:14 PM torihardy its flooding here where I live
2018-06-05 06:15:25 PM leighadurnin its 93 here in denver! summer is HERE!
2018-06-05 06:15:25 PM koryphil pontoon rides and fishing trips also a golf cart ride down the cannon valley trail.
2018-06-05 06:15:28 PM laurajackson We do that. It's nice to get out of the building
2018-06-05 06:15:35 PM tracylwhitman enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:15:35 PM 2960580 here some what raining
2018-06-05 06:15:37 PM lstarr I WORK IN A SKILLED FACILITY THAT HAS UP TO 28 RESIDENTS, SOME STAY 2 DAYS AND SOME 2 MONTHS. PET THERAPY DAY IS THURSDAY, CANT WAIT. THEY LOVE PET THERAPY
2018-06-05 06:15:39 PM patriciabates amish country, fishing
2018-06-05 06:15:43 PM kathyhughes We would take residents on a Mystery Trip
2018-06-05 06:15:57 PM sharlawoolley enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:15:58 PM karenfabian love the mystery trip idea -
2018-06-05 06:15:58 PM adriennem fun
2018-06-05 06:16:05 PM trisha1903 Our Independent living does pontoon rides on the nearby resorvior
2018-06-05 06:16:07 PM acoffield how did the mystery trip work out
2018-06-05 06:16:07 PM donna2018 pontoon ride sounds smazing
2018-06-05 06:16:13 PM oliviabrokenshire That would be fun
2018-06-05 06:16:14 PM jtilford Ours are inside guys too, but I put Courtyard Afternoons on my calendar. I am having trouble getting enough to go to a Reds game that is already paid for and bought shaded seats!
2018-06-05 06:16:16 PM 2960580 good idea kathy
2018-06-05 06:16:25 PM dianap left the chat room
2018-06-05 06:16:29 PM tracylwhitman I do a mystery trip as well.
2018-06-05 06:16:36 PM kathyhughes Remember that this was before GPS....so we would get to a corner and ask the residents if we should turn left or right....
2018-06-05 06:16:49 PM torihardy we take the residents to our local fair when it comes aroud they look forward to that every year
2018-06-05 06:16:50 PM jessicaw87 there isnt too much around us so most our outings are shooping, going out for icecream, or casino trips\
2018-06-05 06:16:50 PM kathyhughes They would choose and we had to keep track on a map!
2018-06-05 06:16:51 PM tracylwhitman Nice!
2018-06-05 06:16:53 PM diannekilroy Anybody have staff who will not help transfere people to activieteis, Boy, sometimes I want to say something, When i was a STNA we had to and did for the residents not where I work they duck and doge us
2018-06-05 06:16:55 PM karenfabian Hahahhaa that is more fun to not have a GPS
2018-06-05 06:17:02 PM donna2018 jtillford - that is rough
2018-06-05 06:17:29 PM skylarh whats everyone doing for CNA week?
2018-06-05 06:17:33 PM pennyhunt i have done that with my residents thinking we are lost but nope they knew where they were i didnt because i didnt grow up here so they would get me lost
2018-06-05 06:17:41 PM trisha1903 We took our assisted living residents to one of the big malls last week at their request it was fun but they only last an hour and half. It was like herding cats, they wanted to go every which way!
2018-06-05 06:17:41 PM kathyhughes I assisted all the residents to activities so I never experienced that
2018-06-05 06:17:45 PM acoffield thats sounds like fun Kathy
2018-06-05 06:17:47 PM andrea84 enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:17:48 PM robertambadger it's touch and go with help transporting..i just run faster if i know they want to come!
2018-06-05 06:17:55 PM patriciabates mstery trip sounds fun, we will load up sometimes go to mcds and ask them where they want to drive too
2018-06-05 06:17:59 PM jtilford Our Aides would not when I first started in December. It was more that they did not like the previous staff. Now they are pretty good. Its just gettting a good report going with them
2018-06-05 06:18:13 PM torihardy we are having a pie eating contest for our cnas and gift bags and a pot luck lunch
2018-06-05 06:18:13 PM laurajackson Yes, Our care givers are the same way. we have to help them,but they dont want to help us!!!
2018-06-05 06:18:15 PM tracylwhitman I never thought about letting them decide which way to turn. Interesting
2018-06-05 06:18:21 PM diannekilroy I work every weekend bymyself sometimes i have a volunteer, but the staff to busy doing much of nothing so sad
2018-06-05 06:18:22 PM andrea84 left the chat room
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2018-06-05 06:18:48 PM laurajackson same here!
2018-06-05 06:18:56 PM kathyhughes It was always an adventure!!
2018-06-05 06:19:04 PM acoffield we need a van :D
2018-06-05 06:19:05 PM 2960580 me too
2018-06-05 06:19:15 PM trisha1903 I always tell my activity staff to keep a good repore with nursing , it helps in having them involved in activities
2018-06-05 06:19:24 PM adriennem definitely
2018-06-05 06:19:33 PM tracylwhitman I have a great bus, but only has 2 wheel chair spaces. Needs more
2018-06-05 06:19:36 PM jtilford I'll get them to the game:) We have 120 residents and I have 8 tickets. Its just that I bought more expensive tickets to make it easy for them. The last game they went to it was in the sun and they apparently had a horrible time. We are even buying all their food.
2018-06-05 06:19:43 PM patriciabates Thats what i love about this job, always an adventure
2018-06-05 06:19:48 PM donna2018 we are lucky - they help out ar my place
2018-06-05 06:19:50 PM diannekilroy WE could use a new van and a bigger van. but it is not in the budget
2018-06-05 06:19:50 PM 2960580 not bad
2018-06-05 06:19:52 PM trisha1903 its important to keep communication going with activities and nursing
2018-06-05 06:20:06 PM robertambadger mutualrespect goes a long way..it's all for the residents' benefit
2018-06-05 06:20:08 PM pennyhunt we have good aides where i work
2018-06-05 06:20:15 PM tracylwhitman My care givers are mandated to help with acctivities,
2018-06-05 06:20:17 PM 2960580 absulatelly we all need too
2018-06-05 06:20:18 PM wandellav we have to share our van and it hard to get it on the week day so i can only use it on weekend
2018-06-05 06:20:20 PM lorik We cant transport more than 3 at a time. To shop at super Walmart that is a trip to another town. So it is slow going. We have 61 res. right now
2018-06-05 06:20:24 PM tealbesing offer your CNA/s ice cream next time
2018-06-05 06:20:24 PM trisha1903 I learn something new everyday and I have been doing this for 13 years.
2018-06-05 06:20:31 PM tracylwhitman We are always looking for good care staff
2018-06-05 06:20:33 PM jtilford I let nursing know to bring them. They don't have to worry about the residents as long as I have them and they can focus on the ones who can't come.
2018-06-05 06:20:45 PM tracylwhitman I learn something new each day too.
2018-06-05 06:20:48 PM karenfabian what were the best 1 on 1 conversations that you could share? Do any stand out?
2018-06-05 06:20:50 PM andrea84 left the chat room
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2018-06-05 06:21:10 PM 2960580 me too
2018-06-05 06:21:13 PM diannekilroy I try, somedays i know the STNA are short staff, but other times on the weekend they kick back on their phones on break constantly
2018-06-05 06:21:14 PM adriennem I find if I asked them care staff will help
2018-06-05 06:21:17 PM dylonlankford93 Trisha I totally agree! Communitcation is key! Thank goodness for a "communication book"
2018-06-05 06:21:28 PM acoffield i have a problem with getting the staff to get them up.
2018-06-05 06:21:31 PM amyb enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:21:49 PM amyb Sorry I am late traffic was horrible
2018-06-05 06:21:53 PM tracylwhitman I have a lot of wanderers. So hard to engage them
2018-06-05 06:21:54 PM laurajackson Same here Dianne
2018-06-05 06:21:55 PM karenfabian communication is a problem on our team. Do most of you write in a communicatin log each day if needed?
2018-06-05 06:22:07 PM patriciabates Our nursing staff is very good to help
2018-06-05 06:22:09 PM dianea1781 i wish cna's would help transport them to activities
2018-06-05 06:22:12 PM jtilford I did in the beginning. The residents didn't need to get up early for activities. Now they know-after nearly 6 months!
2018-06-05 06:22:16 PM pennyhunt i have aides offering to help when they see that i am being pulled in different directions when i am by myself
2018-06-05 06:22:34 PM laurajackson No, I didnt know about a communication log!
2018-06-05 06:22:38 PM tracylwhitman That is great Penny. Not all of us do
2018-06-05 06:22:40 PM wandellav i help out all the time in all department but its had for them to help me
2018-06-05 06:22:42 PM dylonlankford93 Karen, anytime anything big happens or even small things, we write it in the communication book.
2018-06-05 06:22:42 PM trisha1903 When ever I have food at a social and I have left overs cookies or cakes I give them to nursing, this is a good way to keep the bond thru food they love it
2018-06-05 06:22:47 PM amyb most of our aids will just sit and watch and do nothing
2018-06-05 06:22:48 PM diannekilroy Yes we have that rule they can get upwhen they want, but there should be a time frame, some dont get up till 11, so they miss breakfast
2018-06-05 06:22:51 PM robertambadger we don't have a log
2018-06-05 06:22:58 PM pennyhunt and thats too bad because its the residents that suffer for this
2018-06-05 06:22:58 PM jtilford I do the same thing Trisha-give them food
2018-06-05 06:23:00 PM karenfabian I feel like it's the patients that speak up if I am being pulled from calling bingo to wheeeling someone back to their room -
2018-06-05 06:23:10 PM tracylwhitman I have a communication binder for my assistants, I have no good way to comminicate with care staff
2018-06-05 06:23:14 PM jessicaw87 i have aproblems with staff getting them up too. just today i had to catch a resident as the showere team was bringing her out of the shower room because i knew if they put her in bed i wasnt gonna find help getting her back up for her birthday party
2018-06-05 06:23:30 PM acoffield thats what i do. i also invite them when we do things in activities
2018-06-05 06:23:36 PM maggiespitaleri1 enter the chat room
2018-06-05 06:23:52 PM pennyhunt i offer to help them when they say "they dont have help" so then they dont have an excuse
2018-06-05 06:23:56 PM lstarr PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS GET OUR RESIDENTS TO ACTIVITIES
2018-06-05 06:23:58 PM skylarh our aides dont help me at all. I don't have an assistant and sometimes its challenging!
2018-06-05 06:23:58 PM adriennem thats too bad jessica
2018-06-05 06:23:59 PM amyb Our aids avoid activities at all cost
2018-06-05 06:24:00 PM torihardy yes Trisha1903 ! they always help when food is involved :D
2018-06-05 06:24:00 PM dylonlankford93 It helps alot with the 7-3,3-11,11-7 staff. We dont see each other so we dont know what comes up during the day. This is back in memory care. I actually think this is something we have to do for state regs.
2018-06-05 06:24:12 PM wandellav in our cooking class we let night shift come and join
2018-06-05 06:24:14 PM laurajackson That's a good idea, but our director doesnt listen to use about them not helping
2018-06-05 06:24:15 PM trisha1903 I remember a resident daughter saying to me you guys are so wonderful and have a calling to work in long term care, and she is right!

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