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2018-08-21 06:18:30 PM parult we played also
2018-08-21 06:18:33 PM nicole1 alot of churches in our area donate alot on christmas and we have some residents that dont have families and when they donate it makes them so hapy
2018-08-21 06:18:33 PM tanea37 I am so glad that we are learning the regulations because saling things in our facility is kind of a large deal
2018-08-21 06:18:40 PM nicole1 happy*
2018-08-21 06:18:40 PM irislamp03 ilove secret santa
2018-08-21 06:18:40 PM kathyhughes We are now talking about the holidays
2018-08-21 06:18:45 PM joycenam we had a church choir come in and sing christmas carols
2018-08-21 06:18:45 PM kimthompson sos many fun things to do for the holidyas season right around the corner!
2018-08-21 06:18:47 PM darleensunter love the secret santa we did that too
2018-08-21 06:19:04 PM cpierce we do a christmas raffle
2018-08-21 06:19:05 PM lorik you can dye white ones but 100 percent cotton holds the dye better
2018-08-21 06:19:15 PM paulathessen We make dried soup mixes in canning jers, add ribbon for residents to give as gifts
2018-08-21 06:19:24 PM parult we did also
2018-08-21 06:19:26 PM paulathessen jars
2018-08-21 06:19:34 PM kathy52 from the end of september i stay realy busy
2018-08-21 06:19:35 PM lisabean left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:19:37 PM nicole1 raffles seem fun we have them at our christmas bazzar i never win lol but i raises money for the residents which is always nice
2018-08-21 06:19:38 PM irislamp03 i like the christmas raffle ideal too
2018-08-21 06:19:39 PM conniefellers we are doing the cookie ingredient jars for the residents to give to their families.
2018-08-21 06:19:40 PM elaine Dec. is the biggest month for volunteers to come and sing,give gifts and cards
2018-08-21 06:19:42 PM paulathessen Ok
2018-08-21 06:19:43 PM lisabean enter the chat room
2018-08-21 06:19:47 PM micheleaalford We have a huge sit down dinner all at the same table. It reaches nearly across our entire open space.
2018-08-21 06:20:02 PM lorik very few of our residents have family and friends interaction.
2018-08-21 06:20:03 PM mileswagneriii I need christmas ideas
2018-08-21 06:20:13 PM joycenam we also played white elephant one year
2018-08-21 06:20:23 PM nicole1 what is white elephant
2018-08-21 06:20:25 PM paulathessen cookie one sounds good, do you need to use qt jars?
2018-08-21 06:20:31 PM mileswagneriii whats white elephant
2018-08-21 06:20:39 PM kathyhughes If groups wanted to come in during Dec they would also have to pick another month to come in and be with the residents
2018-08-21 06:20:41 PM conniefellers yes paula.
2018-08-21 06:20:42 PM joycenam its a game where we have residents bring in unisex gifts and we place them all in the middle.
2018-08-21 06:20:50 PM kathyhughes we had a list we made with suggestions each year
2018-08-21 06:20:54 PM calixc3 enter the chat room
2018-08-21 06:20:57 PM kssmith left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:20:58 PM joycenam one by one they choose a random game in order of the numbers they choose out of a hat
2018-08-21 06:21:00 PM paulathessen Thanks Connie
2018-08-21 06:21:03 PM kssmith enter the chat room
2018-08-21 06:21:03 PM joycenam and you can also swap gifts
2018-08-21 06:21:06 PM kathyhughes If they did not want to then they could not visit
2018-08-21 06:21:07 PM joycenam its really fun
2018-08-21 06:21:07 PM rwwright18 I have an isue with too maky gifts at Christmas. We still have a surplus of clothing, socks, houseshoes and throw blanketsfrom last year. I am asking groups for bigger items this year. Some of the feet massagers, and chair style massagers so we can incorporate a "Spa Day for residents
2018-08-21 06:21:08 PM nicole1 oh cool sounds fun i might have to try that
2018-08-21 06:21:18 PM kathyhughes Hello Nathan
2018-08-21 06:21:19 PM lisabean The churches are always there for Christas time to help and volenteering.
2018-08-21 06:21:22 PM conniefellers will try the white elephant. it will be my first holiday season in this position.
2018-08-21 06:21:23 PM kssmith left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:21:27 PM calixc3 hello
2018-08-21 06:21:34 PM kathy52 my famliy plays that game
2018-08-21 06:21:38 PM juliet16 hi
2018-08-21 06:22:11 PM tanea37 hello
2018-08-21 06:22:21 PM nicole1 these are all really fun ideas i have to start writing some down
2018-08-21 06:22:22 PM kathyhughes We wanted the groups to realize that the residents were there all year long and not just at the holidays
2018-08-21 06:22:27 PM calixc3 we did a santa's work shop for the residents. we had volunteers staff bring in donations and the residents had credits to spend there
2018-08-21 06:22:36 PM koryphil i have made those tiny hats on pinterest. they are super cute and easy
2018-08-21 06:22:50 PM paulathessen in the fall we start making Christmas ornaments to sell at a fund raiser
2018-08-21 06:23:03 PM cparece thats a cool idea paula
2018-08-21 06:23:03 PM kathy52 we have alot of churches that help out alot we put up an angle tree with the resident name on it
2018-08-21 06:23:04 PM tammymccombs there is a lot of good ideas
2018-08-21 06:23:06 PM micheleaalford I think I'll do an Elf on the Shelf with the residents this year.
2018-08-21 06:23:06 PM conniefellers i saw a cute table decoration idea on pinterst. spray paint a small branch for each table and then have the residents write (or you write for them) what they are thankful for on cut out leaves and then hang the cut out leaves on the branches on each table.
2018-08-21 06:23:06 PM calixc3 from that we had them bring in donations for spring cleaning sale
2018-08-21 06:23:13 PM paulathessen Smart idea Kathy
2018-08-21 06:23:20 PM elaine We have whole house holiday lunches for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We go all out for decorating and serving the food like home style.
2018-08-21 06:23:23 PM lorik Their rooms seem so full that is where the pillowcases came in. I already had someone donate all the crochet beanies I need for gifts too
2018-08-21 06:23:27 PM rwwright18 I agree with you Kathy. We need assistance or donations other than at CHristmas. We have one church that provides a complete meal for the residents. It is really sweet.
2018-08-21 06:23:32 PM calixc3 summer trips with residents to ice cream places
2018-08-21 06:23:33 PM parult wow good idea
2018-08-21 06:23:33 PM nicole1 elf on the shelf that sounds like really fun with the residents
2018-08-21 06:23:58 PM joycenam our facility also does operation christmas child
2018-08-21 06:23:59 PM calixc3 and fall harvest bake sale and fall fest with hay rides for the residents and families
2018-08-21 06:24:04 PM jessicaw87 i like the elf on a shelf idea
2018-08-21 06:24:14 PM kimthompson we like cutting snowflakes out of coffee filters
2018-08-21 06:24:18 PM nicole1 we do operations christmas child too
2018-08-21 06:24:20 PM micheleaalford My residents love it when I hide things around the facility for them to find, sop I thinl the would also like the elf.
2018-08-21 06:24:21 PM rwwright18 How would the elf on the shelf work with residents?
2018-08-21 06:24:26 PM paulathessen Connie we do that, 6 small branches in each vase and leaves get attached with bright yarn
2018-08-21 06:24:35 PM cparece what is operation christmas child?
2018-08-21 06:24:46 PM joycenam its when you support childrean and send them gifts
2018-08-21 06:24:46 PM tanea37 that is my whole idea who we serve. We have to remeber that this is their home and we are just visitors. We have to make the best fir them
2018-08-21 06:24:54 PM joycenam usually children from third world countries
2018-08-21 06:25:00 PM conniefellers I'm so excited to get started with the holiday stuff.
2018-08-21 06:25:02 PM katiesnezhkova left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:25:05 PM paulathessen Like Elf on the shelf idea
2018-08-21 06:25:08 PM joycenam we wrap a shoe box and we fill them with toys
2018-08-21 06:25:09 PM katiesnezhkova enter the chat room
2018-08-21 06:25:11 PM jessicaw87 operation christmas child is a great idea. I have had a hard time starting at my facility though
2018-08-21 06:25:20 PM micheleaalford The elf on hte shelf would probably just be a hide and find and the first person would get a prize and picture
2018-08-21 06:25:36 PM paulathessen yes
2018-08-21 06:25:46 PM chrnishar i love that idea.
2018-08-21 06:25:52 PM rwwright18 Oh wel I do like that. It would be fun!
2018-08-21 06:25:52 PM nicole1 great idea
2018-08-21 06:25:54 PM kathyhughes https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
2018-08-21 06:25:55 PM kimthompson many families don't want to do anything that costs extra money
2018-08-21 06:25:56 PM lisabean Cutting snow flakes could be fun, but we would need special kind of scisors.
2018-08-21 06:25:57 PM dianep Love the elf on a shelf idea! Could have a different resident help set up each day. Have different ideas for the mischief the elf can do
2018-08-21 06:25:58 PM kathy52 we do the same thing joycenam
2018-08-21 06:25:58 PM parult In our festival we prepare peacock with real feathers
2018-08-21 06:26:00 PM tanea37 holidays are something i really enjoying doing. i love to decorate the doors of the residents rooms
2018-08-21 06:26:04 PM darleensunter I was thinking of having residents make their gift and wrap it and draw numbers to pick out a gift
2018-08-21 06:26:11 PM calixc3 for st patricks day i did a find a leperchaun and posted it so anyone who visited could find it. Residnets had to find another resident to give lucky candy to and staff were entered in to win a pot of gold prizes
2018-08-21 06:26:16 PM koryphil our church does operation christmas child
2018-08-21 06:26:20 PM elaine Each year the resident council picks an organization they want to make a donation to. They use money they have raised at fundraisers throughout the year.
2018-08-21 06:26:23 PM nicole1 thats a good idea too darleen
2018-08-21 06:26:26 PM tanea37 last year we made all the doors presents
2018-08-21 06:26:28 PM joycenam yes we also partner up with our church
2018-08-21 06:26:41 PM paulathessen activity connection has great snow flake ideas
2018-08-21 06:26:50 PM kathyhughes We would make lap robes for the Seniors in the hospital over the holidays
2018-08-21 06:26:54 PM mileswagneriii yes what is elf on thee shelf
2018-08-21 06:26:54 PM kimthompson love activity connection
2018-08-21 06:27:00 PM micheleaalford Love the door present idea
2018-08-21 06:27:04 PM paulathessen me to
2018-08-21 06:27:05 PM joycenam what are lap robes?
2018-08-21 06:27:18 PM koryphil we have the staff buy for our residents without family too.
2018-08-21 06:27:18 PM joycenam oh wait never mind yes i think we talked about this last chat
2018-08-21 06:27:19 PM mariaslayton Conniefellers, I know how do you feel about Christmas this year it will be my first time also.
2018-08-21 06:27:23 PM lisabean love Activity Connection too
2018-08-21 06:27:23 PM paulathessen small lap blanket
2018-08-21 06:27:24 PM kathyhughes small blankets that fit over your lap
2018-08-21 06:27:25 PM darleensunter I think everyone will want to participate to see what they get
2018-08-21 06:27:25 PM calixc3 we partnered with the girlscout troop and made the christmas decorations for the activity room and they could give their ornimant to their families on Christmas if they wish
2018-08-21 06:27:32 PM nicole1 were doing that with our crochet club making lap blankets and donated them to the homless or hospitals
2018-08-21 06:27:41 PM rwwright18 I like the door present idea. Did you use wrapping paper or the actual door covers?
2018-08-21 06:27:44 PM joycenam we make cup coasters
2018-08-21 06:27:50 PM lorik i have friends also making fidget blankets
2018-08-21 06:27:55 PM tanea37 that too is a great idea
2018-08-21 06:28:05 PM tanea37 what about christmas time
2018-08-21 06:28:06 PM calixc3 we also made center pieces out of the christmas cards. taking four of them and taping them together
2018-08-21 06:28:12 PM nicole1 figdet blankets are a great idea
2018-08-21 06:28:13 PM paulathessen the door covers are against fire regs
2018-08-21 06:28:18 PM micheleaalford Elf on the shelf is a game families do at Christmas with their kids. Every year the elf comes to visit and creates mischief. THe kids wake up every morning to see what the elf got into.
2018-08-21 06:28:18 PM joycenam what are fidget blankets?
2018-08-21 06:28:26 PM parult In fall our residents do knitting
2018-08-21 06:28:27 PM calixc3 i have a chirch who is making seasonal fidget blankets
2018-08-21 06:28:32 PM rwwright18 fidget blankets?
2018-08-21 06:28:32 PM tanea37 what are some things that they do as far as gifts
2018-08-21 06:28:36 PM jessicaw87 fidget blankets are wonderful! my mom makes them for my facility and they love them
2018-08-21 06:28:50 PM kathy52 we make center peices for our dinning room
2018-08-21 06:28:51 PM kimthompson what are fidget blankets
2018-08-21 06:28:55 PM koryphil seasonal fidget blankets great idea
2018-08-21 06:28:56 PM calixc3 they are blankets that have zippers and buttons and ties on them
2018-08-21 06:29:04 PM paulathessen they are blanks with zipers, button gagets attachet
2018-08-21 06:29:04 PM lisabean Fidget blankets are nice and we can use more of them, only challenge is to keep track of them
2018-08-21 06:29:04 PM chrnishar at our facility we adopt a resident and we buy them everything they need for christmas they be overjoyed and feel extremely loved.
2018-08-21 06:29:06 PM joycenam oh thats a good idea
2018-08-21 06:29:08 PM kimthompson very cool!
2018-08-21 06:29:10 PM calixc3 they have differetn textiles ofn them too
2018-08-21 06:29:29 PM conniefellers i work at a private facility and so far i don't have many people offering up donations...anyone else in the same position?
2018-08-21 06:29:32 PM tanea37 we do that as well
2018-08-21 06:29:37 PM kathyhughes https://www.patchworkposse.com/fidget-quilts/
2018-08-21 06:29:42 PM darleensunter gift they can make painting, leather products, wood craft
2018-08-21 06:29:45 PM joycenam thanks kathy!
2018-08-21 06:30:01 PM tanea37 good idea
2018-08-21 06:30:05 PM micheleaalford That's me as well. I have to use budget money for all craft and activity ideas.
2018-08-21 06:30:06 PM paulathessen yes donnations use to be plentiful not any more
2018-08-21 06:30:12 PM juliet16 thx kathy
2018-08-21 06:30:20 PM lisabean fidget blankets have things are sown in them that residence n
2018-08-21 06:30:23 PM kimthompson and my busget is based on census
2018-08-21 06:30:24 PM tanea37 that is how it is too
2018-08-21 06:30:24 PM rwwright18 left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:30:43 PM lisabean can keep them self busy with
2018-08-21 06:30:44 PM kimthompson in short-stay rehab it is a revolving door
2018-08-21 06:30:47 PM darleensunter we have some Vets and get items donated once a month. Hospitalized vets
2018-08-21 06:30:47 PM paulathessen no budget...fund raisers
2018-08-21 06:30:49 PM kathyhughes Connie...I usually just worried about the residents without families...we would contact church groups and we had about 30 residents each Christmas...once we got them taken care of the rest would fall into place
2018-08-21 06:30:50 PM conniefellers I am the same Michele and Kim. My budget is also based on census.
2018-08-21 06:30:55 PM koryphil have you seen the tiny barn quilts that you make on a 2 x2 inch board you can get at wal mart? They are super fun and easy to make.
2018-08-21 06:31:21 PM jessicaw87 left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:31:21 PM calixc3 Salvation army and good will also look for places to give gifts too
2018-08-21 06:31:25 PM kimthompson connie makes it kind of tricky to plan ahead
2018-08-21 06:31:26 PM tanea37 we have bealls that donate to about 20 of our residents in the building
2018-08-21 06:31:42 PM joycenam i think smaritans purse does as well
2018-08-21 06:31:47 PM joycenam *samaritans
2018-08-21 06:31:59 PM kathy52 we are on a budgete all so
2018-08-21 06:32:01 PM paulathessen we had a bank already donate gift bags for Christmas
2018-08-21 06:32:10 PM nicole1 we have a church of messiah that donates to all of the residents 181 residents
2018-08-21 06:32:13 PM mariaslayton The Evangelist Church group will be providing the Turkey dinner and deserts to celebrate Thanksgiving, will be an opportunity for them to express their love to the elderly.
2018-08-21 06:32:18 PM parult In fall we play raffle games
2018-08-21 06:32:23 PM chrnishar around christmas time one of the phamacys call and get all the residents names and make blankets with their names on them n then bring them to them. very nice.
2018-08-21 06:32:27 PM kathyhughes Salvation Army came regularly as well as some of the churches we helped each year
2018-08-21 06:32:44 PM calixc3 we have five churches that donate to use currently
2018-08-21 06:32:47 PM kimthompson community is big resource
2018-08-21 06:32:59 PM parult we have church visits too
2018-08-21 06:33:02 PM micheleaalford This is my first Christmas at the facility...sounds like I need to get busy!
2018-08-21 06:33:03 PM nicole1 wow 5 churches thats awesome
2018-08-21 06:33:06 PM lorik Please keep my facility in your prayers last Tuesday we lost another of our cooworkers to a massive heart attack. That is two in two weeks. With they type of residents we have we have to be very cautious as to how this might effect them. We as a staff family have had a hard time
2018-08-21 06:33:07 PM darleensunter Love the thrift store, we can repurpose and make something different
2018-08-21 06:33:08 PM kathyhughes Always make sure that you keep the contacts name and number
2018-08-21 06:33:15 PM conniefellers thanks Kathy. do you have any ideas about an angle I could take to get some donations? I am competing against countless non-profit facilities all in close proximity. It would be nice not to have to buy everything.
2018-08-21 06:33:30 PM paulathessen So sorry Lori
2018-08-21 06:33:34 PM mariaslayton Thanks Mrs. Katty for sharing that link.......I will see it later
2018-08-21 06:33:45 PM calixc3 One of the law ferms in the area does a christmas bingo for us and has gifts for all that attend plus prizes
2018-08-21 06:33:46 PM kathy52 praying for you
2018-08-21 06:33:46 PM conniefellers Sorry, Lori.
2018-08-21 06:33:47 PM parult we keep ready list of contact
2018-08-21 06:34:09 PM nicole1 so sorry lori.
2018-08-21 06:34:11 PM parult oh bingo and christmas lot of gifts
2018-08-21 06:34:20 PM kathyhughes Connie, I would start with the area community groups and try the library in your neighborhood they have many contacts
2018-08-21 06:34:30 PM koryphil sorry sending hugs
2018-08-21 06:34:31 PM lorik We love Bingo! gifts for christmas would be great
2018-08-21 06:34:35 PM kathyhughes also try your local Homeschooler groups
2018-08-21 06:34:38 PM nicole1 never thought of the librar
2018-08-21 06:34:41 PM nicole1 library
2018-08-21 06:34:42 PM kathyhughes Sorry Lori
2018-08-21 06:34:42 PM conniefellers Good idea. I will give the library a try.
2018-08-21 06:34:53 PM calixc3 VA American Legion Elks VFW all help out too
2018-08-21 06:34:58 PM kathyhughes Not many people do think about them but they have endless contacts
2018-08-21 06:34:58 PM kimthompson sorry Lori-how awful for all
2018-08-21 06:34:59 PM dianep Prayers Lori
2018-08-21 06:35:17 PM paulathessen Lions club and American Legion are helpful
2018-08-21 06:35:25 PM cparece Sorry for your losses Lori
2018-08-21 06:35:30 PM kimthompson Great idea to utilize library
2018-08-21 06:35:42 PM chrnishar so sorry lori.
2018-08-21 06:35:46 PM parult sorry, Lorri
2018-08-21 06:35:55 PM mileswagneriii what do you all do for a new years eve celebration
2018-08-21 06:36:04 PM cpierce sorry lori
2018-08-21 06:36:06 PM elaine We have "troubled" kids organizations that make holkiday cards for our residents. Also the school kids make craft decorations for their doors.
2018-08-21 06:36:07 PM lorik We have had the priest pray & bless the building with holy water.
2018-08-21 06:36:08 PM kathyhughes We had residents who would volunteer once a month at our neighborhood library to read to the kids
2018-08-21 06:36:12 PM tanea37 left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:36:17 PM parult music and dance night party
2018-08-21 06:36:29 PM kathyhughes the residents enjoyed their volunteer work a lot and would practice the book for at least a week
2018-08-21 06:36:33 PM dianep Have a great rest of the week everyone. Goodnight
2018-08-21 06:36:37 PM koryphil kareoke
2018-08-21 06:36:39 PM dianep left the chat room
2018-08-21 06:37:02 PM rwwright18 enter the chat room
2018-08-21 06:37:13 PM parult we have some good singers
2018-08-21 06:37:25 PM lisabean Bingo partisipants like little prizes and it is very cost effective ti get them at Dollar store or have volenteers make small little items that are safe to promote the enthusiasm.
2018-08-21 06:37:31 PM koryphil we do too i think it would be fun.
2018-08-21 06:37:34 PM calixc3 my music therapist host a kareoke monthly
2018-08-21 06:37:34 PM rwwright18 i got kickedmoff...Im back...
2018-08-21 06:37:35 PM kathyhughes We also would make a list every year of what the activities department needed and would let people know our wish list
2018-08-21 06:37:35 PM paulathessen we have aparty at dinner time then new year brunch
2018-08-21 06:37:37 PM kimthompson Giving residents a purpose makes all the difference
2018-08-21 06:37:42 PM elaine We do our "countdown" at Noon and have food and sparkly juice.
2018-08-21 06:37:53 PM lorik all of our activities are before dinner.
2018-08-21 06:38:07 PM cpierce we have bell choir and we make a cd and sell them to family
2018-08-21 06:38:10 PM kathyhughes We usually got what we needed for the holidays
2018-08-21 06:38:10 PM nicole1 we have 8 activities a day
2018-08-21 06:38:18 PM lorik i like the noon count down
2018-08-21 06:38:18 PM kathy52 we do that also kathy
2018-08-21 06:38:34 PM paulathessen my residents are older now some will stay up till 8
2018-08-21 06:38:39 PM kimthompson sparkling cider and plastic flutes from dollar store
2018-08-21 06:38:41 PM joycenam i also like the noon count down
2018-08-21 06:38:41 PM mileswagneriii bell choir i like that
2018-08-21 06:38:56 PM lorik does anyone have an assistant or just volunteers
2018-08-21 06:39:04 PM kimthompson just me
2018-08-21 06:39:09 PM conniefellers just me
2018-08-21 06:39:10 PM micheleaalford I have 2 assistants
2018-08-21 06:39:16 PM joycenam we had the pastors come in from our local church and do a bell choir
2018-08-21 06:39:18 PM kimthompson how many beds?
2018-08-21 06:39:19 PM paulathessen I have 2 aides
2018-08-21 06:39:20 PM parult i have 1
2018-08-21 06:39:24 PM calixc3 i have four aids, two music therapist, and an art therapist
2018-08-21 06:39:27 PM koryphil i have 2 assistants
2018-08-21 06:39:30 PM kimthompson I have 96 beds by myslef
2018-08-21 06:39:31 PM cparece I have assistants
2018-08-21 06:39:31 PM kathy52 does anyone work ten hour days in activities
2018-08-21 06:39:35 PM calixc3 404
2018-08-21 06:39:39 PM cparece 96 by yourself?
2018-08-21 06:39:43 PM kimthompson yep
2018-08-21 06:39:53 PM cparece wow bless you!
2018-08-21 06:39:54 PM parult 10 hours no way
2018-08-21 06:39:58 PM koryphil does anyone facilitate a support group for dementia
2018-08-21 06:40:01 PM nicole1 we get the new years party boxes from 5 below
2018-08-21 06:40:02 PM paulathessen Wow!
2018-08-21 06:40:07 PM micheleaalford I have 74 assisted living and 24 memory care
2018-08-21 06:40:08 PM rwwright18 We have carolers ligned up to come sing during meal time. Also some will walk the halls caroling.
2018-08-21 06:40:11 PM juliet16 wow
2018-08-21 06:40:16 PM lorik Wow it's just me and i have 65 beds
2018-08-21 06:40:17 PM joycenam 5 below is a great place to get stuff in bulk
2018-08-21 06:40:25 PM nicole1 yes it is
2018-08-21 06:40:39 PM nicole1 even the dollar store you can order online and get bulk
2018-08-21 06:40:41 PM lisabean we have some of our staff that are also a musicions to come and perform for our residence
2018-08-21 06:40:45 PM kathyhughes I used to work 10+ hours a day until I figured out that I was making less than minimum wage and then that was that
2018-08-21 06:40:59 PM lorik I am 100 miles away from a 5 below
2018-08-21 06:41:00 PM parult dollar store is beeter place
2018-08-21 06:41:00 PM rwwright18 wow. I have a large facility. 176 beds and 1 assistant.
2018-08-21 06:41:02 PM kimthompson I am short stay rehab, so 14 days is average stay. exhausting
2018-08-21 06:41:04 PM kathy52 our facility is a 105 bed count
2018-08-21 06:41:04 PM micheleaalford I hear that!
2018-08-21 06:41:05 PM kathyhughes I was making 5.00 an hour...at one point
2018-08-21 06:41:08 PM calixc3 i usually work 10 hours a day and come in on weekents
2018-08-21 06:41:10 PM joycenam ohm y..
2018-08-21 06:41:10 PM nicole1 i work 7am to 6pm monday-friday
2018-08-21 06:41:11 PM calixc3 weekends
2018-08-21 06:41:11 PM mileswagneriii kathy that is me
2018-08-21 06:41:17 PM joycenam i work 9-6pm
2018-08-21 06:41:17 PM paulathessen Have faced the sme Kathy
2018-08-21 06:41:23 PM kathyhughes and if it did not get done then there is always tomorrow
2018-08-21 06:41:26 PM tammymccombs 8 hour shift
2018-08-21 06:41:31 PM parult 8 to 4
2018-08-21 06:41:38 PM cparece lol not to seem naive but why do some of you guys with so many beds not have assistants is it budget?
2018-08-21 06:41:42 PM nicole1 i wish i wred those hours
2018-08-21 06:41:45 PM kimthompson I don't make enough as it is, much less 10 hour days
2018-08-21 06:41:45 PM nicole1 worked
2018-08-21 06:41:48 PM mileswagneriii I work 10 to 12 hours but I also oversee 4 other disciplines plus activities
2018-08-21 06:41:52 PM kathyhughes No other dept head worked 10+ hours a day
2018-08-21 06:42:00 PM kathy52 mine is ten hours and weekends
2018-08-21 06:42:05 PM kimthompson budget and not a priority
2018-08-21 06:42:06 PM chrnishar mrs. kathy i have a question. why do i have an 5.00 for the chatroom?
2018-08-21 06:42:06 PM lorik 8-5 m-f
2018-08-21 06:42:20 PM kathyhughes and then we complain that we are under staffed, but we are shooting ourselved in the foot
2018-08-21 06:42:34 PM mileswagneriii Kathy you are right I work longer than all the senior dept heads in the building
2018-08-21 06:42:51 PM kimthompson yes -slef inflicted
2018-08-21 06:42:53 PM cparece Sorry Kim that really tough!
2018-08-21 06:42:55 PM kimthompson self
2018-08-21 06:42:56 PM paulathessen I agree
2018-08-21 06:43:02 PM kathyhughes Chr'Nisha...last time you were in the chat for 15 minutes and did not participate in the conversation
2018-08-21 06:43:11 PM rwwright18 We are not allowed overtime. I come in every other weekend. I do not have to sty but I get volunteers set up then I can go,
2018-08-21 06:43:14 PM lorik i am hourly so no ot
2018-08-21 06:43:20 PM lisabean I work 8 hour day but prepare, plan and brainstorm is on my own. also shopping time is on my own.
2018-08-21 06:43:25 PM kathy52 yes so do i and i have it by myself
2018-08-21 06:43:40 PM koryphil i have it good 8 to 430 make a good salary and have 76 hours to use for my assistants

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