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2020-03-03 07:24:45 PM jbar7729 im so confused
2020-03-03 07:24:47 PM jbar7729 lol
2020-03-03 07:24:50 PM pjbell i do print it out its easier for me to read
2020-03-03 07:24:55 PM russonick987 What your on week 12
2020-03-03 07:25:00 PM eckhartdanielle Taking notes is a good way to remember the important stuff
2020-03-03 07:25:01 PM elenamv Definitely work on the practicum assignments as you go! It's too much to do at the last minute
2020-03-03 07:25:11 PM sbarzak JBAR---PEOPLE ARE ON DIFFERENT LEVELS OF THE CLASS-PENDING WHEN THEY STARTED
2020-03-03 07:25:14 PM elaine didn't know about the military volunteers - thanks
2020-03-03 07:25:14 PM eckhartdanielle I'm on 15 and ready to get it done lol
2020-03-03 07:25:15 PM tracichambers practice exam was taken down so it doesn't affect our grades, they are trying to figure that out
2020-03-03 07:25:15 PM hnichols1 I print and highlight key points.
2020-03-03 07:25:22 PM briannal I'm on week 11. I've been keeping up week by week but you have to really discipline yourself
2020-03-03 07:25:26 PM dawncalexander I am on 15 also whooo hoooo
2020-03-03 07:25:44 PM jbar7729 Is everyone in the MEPAP1-120319 course?
2020-03-03 07:25:45 PM eckhartdanielle Yay!! and once you get in a groove it's easier
2020-03-03 07:25:58 PM briannal yes i am jbar
2020-03-03 07:26:01 PM tracichambers i'm in 020420
2020-03-03 07:26:02 PM russonick987 I know right
2020-03-03 07:26:02 PM ciericah I think it's good to print out your readings beacuse you can take notes
2020-03-03 07:26:06 PM dawncalexander yes once you get going it goes pretty quick
2020-03-03 07:26:06 PM eckhartdanielle I'm in the Own Pace class
2020-03-03 07:26:07 PM vallen I should be starting week 5 but I really need to catch week 4 up first
2020-03-03 07:26:09 PM rsmale that is good a little overwhelmed
2020-03-03 07:26:10 PM sarahmarsh Same Traci
2020-03-03 07:26:11 PM hnichols1 Yes MEPAP1-OWNPACE
2020-03-03 07:26:16 PM jaimelalexander no mepap020420
2020-03-03 07:26:25 PM jaimelalexander week 5
2020-03-03 07:26:26 PM jessicareger 03032020
2020-03-03 07:26:28 PM jbar7729 ohhh ok thx SBAR___
2020-03-03 07:26:33 PM eckhartdanielle I took longer than you will take however
2020-03-03 07:26:42 PM eckhartdanielle Just so happens to be the best fit for my lifestyle
2020-03-03 07:26:46 PM ciericah I'm in 02042020
2020-03-03 07:26:54 PM sbarzak OK--- CIERICAH-- NAME ONE THING THAT IS FRUSTRATING YOU---- AND OTHERS GIVE HER ONE FRUSTRATION
2020-03-03 07:27:00 PM pjbell week 12 mepap1
2020-03-03 07:27:10 PM torijarrett jbar i am in that class
2020-03-03 07:27:14 PM sbarzak OTHERS GIVE HER ONE THING TO HELP
2020-03-03 07:27:17 PM jessicareger I had to restart the course. Our town flooded at the begining of last month
2020-03-03 07:27:20 PM bstewart left the chat room
2020-03-03 07:27:27 PM dawncalexander Watching all the videos is frustrating
2020-03-03 07:27:34 PM jaimelalexander working on weekly stuff and midterm stuff which seems like alot alot alot
2020-03-03 07:28:04 PM vallen finding where to submitt each assignment is frustrating
2020-03-03 07:28:06 PM dawncalexander not getting our stuff graded mine has been over a month and no grades
2020-03-03 07:28:09 PM pjbell the midterm stuff is hard to keep up with
2020-03-03 07:28:10 PM sarahmarsh It's difficult remembering to document hours in the practicum also
2020-03-03 07:28:12 PM jaimelalexander clicking every link and wondering where i left off
2020-03-03 07:28:14 PM russonick987 True that to
2020-03-03 07:28:19 PM eckhartdanielle Finding the motivation to keep pushing after exhaustive days and trying to get my social life to pause long enough to finish
2020-03-03 07:28:22 PM tracichambers time managing with everything on my plate frustrates me, but i am pushing through... one thing that helps is prayer, literally lol
2020-03-03 07:28:24 PM hnichols1 How scattered this website is. Drives me bananas. Keeping a detailed note book with printouts of everything helps.
2020-03-03 07:28:39 PM valeriepeace It is not easy doing all we have to do and keep up with school work, but we have to realize it will be worth all of our hard work
2020-03-03 07:28:44 PM briannal i agree hnichols1
2020-03-03 07:28:45 PM elaine own pace
2020-03-03 07:28:48 PM eckhartdanielle I'm grateful for my friends and family, but I've had to decline many invitations
2020-03-03 07:28:51 PM elenamv I agree that the website design is not very intuitive
2020-03-03 07:28:58 PM sbarzak ONCE YOU ARE CERTIFIED--- IT IS SOOOOO WORTH IT
2020-03-03 07:29:02 PM tracichambers definitely be worth it
2020-03-03 07:29:05 PM pjbell yes it will be worth it
2020-03-03 07:29:10 PM rsmale wish once I log in it wen to my classes
2020-03-03 07:29:14 PM dawncalexander do you have to take MEPAP 2?
2020-03-03 07:29:17 PM eckhartdanielle I can't wait
2020-03-03 07:29:20 PM sbarzak OK BACK TO PLANNING------
2020-03-03 07:29:26 PM jaimelalexander im getting this certification, dammit! lol
2020-03-03 07:29:33 PM sbarzak LETS TALK ABOUT EASTER---
2020-03-03 07:29:38 PM jaimelalexander excuse my french lol
2020-03-03 07:29:43 PM sarahmarsh Sherry, do you know if the state of Maine is only required to do MEPAP1? Kathy told my administrator only part one, but someone else from our state said both 1 and 2 are required.
2020-03-03 07:29:44 PM tracichambers according to what is required to be a director you have to take both classes
2020-03-03 07:29:46 PM sbarzak EGG HUNT--- HOW DO YOU GUYS SET IT UP
2020-03-03 07:30:05 PM elaine Admin. wants course done, but hard to get support to work on it
2020-03-03 07:30:08 PM sbarzak I AM FROM PA SO I DONT KNOW ABOUT MAINE
2020-03-03 07:30:22 PM valeriepeace convo is kind of flat tonight. Seems like we have the winter blues
2020-03-03 07:30:25 PM hnichols1 Egg painting, Easter Bunny visit, tea cakes, Easter Service, and Mystery Egg BINGO!
2020-03-03 07:30:41 PM pjbell i dont do egg hunt but we dye them and put them on display
2020-03-03 07:30:44 PM jbar7729 what park of PA ? I'm from Philadelphia
2020-03-03 07:30:45 PM rsmale my admin said if i have time I can do some at work.
2020-03-03 07:30:52 PM tracichambers honestly, i have no idea. i just started two months ago and my boss said to invite preschool out to hunt. however, it'll be my next question for her on how it has been done in the past, and if i need to tweak it a bit
2020-03-03 07:30:53 PM jaimelalexander i did a paper egg hut once. printed out pics of eggs and tapped them to wall around unit with a golden egg...it was fun.
2020-03-03 07:30:55 PM sbarzak VALERIEPEACE--- PEOPLE NEED TO STAY FOCUSED ON QUESTIONS I ASK
2020-03-03 07:30:58 PM eckhartdanielle Promote the special event on newsletter, TVs, calender, buy tons of plastic eggs and put chocolate or prizes inside
2020-03-03 07:31:07 PM torijarrett We put on a big egg hunt and this is my first time and I don't know how it goes
2020-03-03 07:31:09 PM erinm1 mystery egg bingo is a fun idea
2020-03-03 07:31:26 PM jessicareger we have an outside courtyard. Myself and a couple of actvities girls set out the eggs there. When the kiddos arrive we give the residents to watch outside or stay inside and watch out the window.
2020-03-03 07:31:35 PM jbar7729 i dont think i can do another course lol I literally had a breakdown during the Midterm
2020-03-03 07:31:48 PM sbarzak I HAVE THE RESIDENTS FILL AND HIDE THE EGGS-- THEIR GRANDCHILDREN AND STAFFS KIDS COME TO FIND THEM
2020-03-03 07:32:00 PM eckhartdanielle Just try the OwnPace Jbar
2020-03-03 07:32:04 PM tracichambers oh no, i'm sorry i completely understand why
2020-03-03 07:32:08 PM hnichols1 I do JUMBO plastic eggs through out our courtyards and floors with tickets to redeem prizes. If they have a child family member hunting for them I use standard eggs with tickets and candy.
2020-03-03 07:32:22 PM eckhartdanielle Filling up your plate until you have a breakdown isn't good at all
2020-03-03 07:32:30 PM scibaamanda Honestly, I have no idea. Need to inquire about past Easters and decide and tweak my Easter activities. Started January 26th, this is all new to me.
2020-03-03 07:32:31 PM elaine kids from local schools come for a hunt
2020-03-03 07:32:33 PM sbarzak I LIKE THE TICKETS IDEA FOR PRIZES
2020-03-03 07:32:38 PM tiffym73 We are having the resident make Easter Baskets for the foster kids We are having an egg hunt for the kids
2020-03-03 07:32:40 PM rsmale egg hunt hve egg hid in different locations depending on age of hunter
2020-03-03 07:32:41 PM valeriepeace We set up our hunt with posters, invites. We plan to set up different areas to separate the children into different age groups.
2020-03-03 07:32:41 PM jessicareger It's mostly just staff's kids that come junt eggs. We have so many local egg hunts its hard to compete
2020-03-03 07:32:44 PM eckhartdanielle Take mindful moments to relax during the day
2020-03-03 07:33:08 PM sbarzak SO NEXT QUESTION
2020-03-03 07:33:17 PM valeriepeace Staff and their children/grandchildren are invited. Residents invite family as well
2020-03-03 07:33:18 PM jessicareger I love the easter basket idea!
2020-03-03 07:33:19 PM sbarzak HOW DO YOU LET THE PUBLIC KNOW ABOUT THE EGG HUNTS
2020-03-03 07:33:24 PM jessicareger How special
2020-03-03 07:33:24 PM sarah this is my first egg hunt trying to figure out how to do it
2020-03-03 07:33:33 PM rsmale flyers faacebook
2020-03-03 07:33:38 PM russonick987 thats a good question
2020-03-03 07:33:38 PM elaine like the foster kids idea
2020-03-03 07:33:39 PM valeriepeace Our facility does not invite the public.
2020-03-03 07:33:43 PM vallen scavanger hints in the eggs and send all the residents to the same place and have a party with cake and candy
2020-03-03 07:33:50 PM hnichols1 Press releases, social media, and word of mouth.
2020-03-03 07:33:55 PM rsmale staff also spread the word
2020-03-03 07:33:55 PM jessicareger Flyers, Facebook and local newspaper
2020-03-03 07:33:56 PM sbarzak HOW DO YOU LET YOUR STAFF KNOW IF NO PUBLIC
2020-03-03 07:34:13 PM eckhartdanielle Post it on public blogs, pages, and websites. Post signs in the facility hallways, restrooms, breakrooms etc
2020-03-03 07:34:16 PM valeriepeace We put flyers in our break rooms.
2020-03-03 07:34:18 PM pjbell signs throughout the building
2020-03-03 07:34:21 PM rsmale onshift message
2020-03-03 07:34:33 PM ciericah I get frustrated when I'm trying to submit my documents in the system would log me out in doesn't let me have the option to continue to upload agian
2020-03-03 07:34:36 PM eckhartdanielle Give polite vocal reminders to staff
2020-03-03 07:34:39 PM jessicareger Flyers in the cafeteria and allstaff emails
2020-03-03 07:34:42 PM elaine community sections of the newspaper or monthly newsletter
2020-03-03 07:34:47 PM hnichols1 I make regular announcements over the PA and post flyers EVERYWERE so staff can't say they didn't know.
2020-03-03 07:34:49 PM sbarzak FOR YOUR RESIDENTS: HOW DO YOU BUILD UP EASTER WITH YOUR RESIDENTS
2020-03-03 07:34:50 PM vallen we have a monthly news letter that the community does so advertise there if you submit it the month before it will be out on time
2020-03-03 07:35:10 PM scibaamanda Staff bullentin board in break room. Word of mouth. Encouraging staff. Department head meetings.
2020-03-03 07:35:23 PM jaimelalexander list flyers on facebook, libraries rec centers
2020-03-03 07:35:26 PM eckhartdanielle Communication verbally and posted signs, emails etc
2020-03-03 07:35:32 PM rsmale crafts and daily reminders of how amazing it is going to be
2020-03-03 07:35:44 PM sarahmarsh Did I read somewhere that there are other chats to join during the month also?
2020-03-03 07:35:46 PM valeriepeace Posters, decorations, crafts, we build up weeks before.
2020-03-03 07:35:48 PM vallen we hang the decorations and remind them its a day for family to come for a total facility meal
2020-03-03 07:35:53 PM tiffym73 WE send flyers, emails, psoters to the childcare centers, foster care, community centers, etc
2020-03-03 07:36:02 PM pjbell by talking about it with them asking what they would like to do
2020-03-03 07:36:12 PM elaine Verbal reminders, music, flyers, dress up
2020-03-03 07:36:20 PM eckhartdanielle We have TVs throughout the facility which we can display reminders of special events
2020-03-03 07:36:30 PM jaimelalexander we do stations of the cross.
2020-03-03 07:36:32 PM ciericah I get frustrated when I'm trying to upload documents in the in choose file, it would sometime disappear in not give me th option again.
2020-03-03 07:36:37 PM valeriepeace with our staff and residents, we had so many children at our Halloween party, we could barely handle the crowd, so we dont open it up to the public.
2020-03-03 07:36:47 PM hnichols1 Also in addition to my staff I have the support of the DON and other department heads that help shake up excitment with both staff and residents for special events.
2020-03-03 07:37:09 PM elaine I wish we had the TVs with advertising
2020-03-03 07:37:10 PM tracichambers i have it on calendar, and word of mouth
2020-03-03 07:37:11 PM sbarzak DO TAKE 2 WEEKS TO BUILD IT UP OR A COUPLE OF DAYS
2020-03-03 07:37:17 PM jaimelalexander have a easter basket give away for less fortunate famlies in community through our out reach program
2020-03-03 07:37:40 PM eckhartdanielle that's amazing!
2020-03-03 07:37:45 PM pjbell the month befor we start
2020-03-03 07:37:47 PM jaimelalexander we do crafts and plant stuff
2020-03-03 07:37:54 PM elaine love that idea
2020-03-03 07:37:56 PM tiffym73 Valeriepeace, we have something like partnerships with certain daycares and organizations so it isn't crazy
2020-03-03 07:37:58 PM rsmale couple of weeks to build excitement
2020-03-03 07:38:04 PM hnichols1 Staff I start 2+ weeks out but Residents usually I start a week ahead.
2020-03-03 07:38:11 PM pjbell left the chat room
2020-03-03 07:38:26 PM jaimelalexander and of course the decorations!
2020-03-03 07:38:42 PM ciericah You cant leave out the decors
2020-03-03 07:38:44 PM jaimelalexander and talks about easter's past
2020-03-03 07:38:51 PM tracichambers thats an interesting question about buiding them up, because i do good getting them built up a day a time by myself, staff does not help
2020-03-03 07:38:52 PM eckhartdanielle Like I said before, we rarely do anything unusual, it's a pretty normal schedule most of the time
2020-03-03 07:39:03 PM elaine decorations help them focus on upcoming holidays
2020-03-03 07:39:25 PM ciericah It creates memories for the residents
2020-03-03 07:39:27 PM vallen the church runs through the religous build up to easter as well
2020-03-03 07:39:45 PM eckhartdanielle Also assisting in crafting them for decorating the actvity room or their room gives them feelings of accomplishment
2020-03-03 07:39:46 PM sbarzak I DONT HAVE MY CALENDAER HERE AT HOME--- WHAT ELSE DO YOU HAVE PLANNED IN APRIL
2020-03-03 07:39:54 PM hnichols1 Staffing outside of Activities can hurt and event just as much as it can help. Building staff support is crazy hard.
2020-03-03 07:39:56 PM jaimelalexander i finished all of my green decor today the bin gets bigger every tear
2020-03-03 07:39:57 PM elaine we also have a flower sale
2020-03-03 07:40:02 PM tracichambers i do decorate, but once again, i'm the only one there. for some reason we can't keep cnas, and idk what the deal is, its kind of sad
2020-03-03 07:40:03 PM jbar7729 are you giys decorating for buildings for spring ??
2020-03-03 07:40:09 PM eckhartdanielle I haven't seen ours yet, the AD orders it
2020-03-03 07:40:19 PM valeriepeace Yes and we are having a spring fling
2020-03-03 07:40:28 PM pjbell enter the chat room
2020-03-03 07:40:36 PM rsmale dont have all of april planned yet
2020-03-03 07:40:39 PM hnichols1 Spring Fling!!!! What a cute idea!
2020-03-03 07:40:40 PM sbarzak EXPLAIN YOU SPRING FLING?! PLEASE
2020-03-03 07:40:47 PM jaimelalexander we also have our first bake sale of the year around easter
2020-03-03 07:40:48 PM erinm1 Flower sale is an interesting idea, how do you do it??
2020-03-03 07:40:53 PM eckhartdanielle I love having spring fling, we did have one before budget cuts
2020-03-03 07:41:25 PM eckhartdanielle At ours we had a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, train rides, it was EPIC!!!!
2020-03-03 07:41:29 PM ciericah Tell me about Spring Fling
2020-03-03 07:41:29 PM elaine order plants from a local warehouse, they recommend prices, residents volunteer to sell
2020-03-03 07:41:44 PM erinm1 thats a great idea!
2020-03-03 07:42:08 PM hnichols1 I have a massive male population. I am not sure they would enjoy a Spring Fling.
2020-03-03 07:42:13 PM sbarzak SO SPRING FLING ISNT A DANCE-- ITS LIKE A CARNIVAL
2020-03-03 07:42:28 PM eckhartdanielle Atleast ours was, they're subject to interpretation
2020-03-03 07:42:36 PM sbarzak THATS COOL
2020-03-03 07:42:47 PM hnichols1 PETTING ZOOS ARE ALWAYS AWESOME! I have NEVER had a Resient dislike a petting zoo!
2020-03-03 07:42:56 PM elaine What about extended March Madness idea for men?
2020-03-03 07:42:58 PM eckhartdanielle Right!
2020-03-03 07:43:00 PM tracichambers i want to do a petting zoo!!
2020-03-03 07:43:05 PM elenamv left the chat room
2020-03-03 07:43:09 PM jessicareger That sounds amazing. I wish we had the budget for that
2020-03-03 07:43:12 PM ciericah Thats sounds good. I will add Spring Fling to my calendar next month. Thanks for the idea
2020-03-03 07:43:17 PM pjbell we had a pony come in it was awesome
2020-03-03 07:43:17 PM briannal we did a petting zoo for national nursing home week and the residents LOVED it
2020-03-03 07:43:33 PM briannal goats, chickens, roosters, pigs and a little mini horse
2020-03-03 07:43:45 PM rsmale petting zoo is expensive i have looked inti it
2020-03-03 07:43:49 PM briannal oh and some bunnies as well
2020-03-03 07:43:49 PM hnichols1 March Madness would be a great idea. I could even plan a mock playoff between the floors!
2020-03-03 07:43:54 PM elaine they love animals
2020-03-03 07:43:58 PM ciericah Petty zoo sounds exciting for me residents
2020-03-03 07:44:01 PM eckhartdanielle That's the reason we don
2020-03-03 07:44:07 PM eckhartdanielle 't anymore
2020-03-03 07:44:11 PM briannal Here in FL petting zoos aren't too expensive, but i think thats because theres so many of them around lol
2020-03-03 07:44:13 PM sbarzak I AM FOR SURE ADDING A SPRING FLING AND CHALLENGING ALL THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS TO CREATING A GAME AND I WILL SUPPLY TH EPRIZES
2020-03-03 07:44:18 PM pjbell then just have the mini pony
2020-03-03 07:44:55 PM dawncalexander have a good night everyone
2020-03-03 07:45:03 PM sbarzak MARCH MADDNESS- I AM HAVING THEM FILL OUT A BRACKET AND HAVING A GIANT BRACKET HUNG IN THE HALLS
2020-03-03 07:45:07 PM ciericah Thanks and you do the same
2020-03-03 07:45:21 PM briannal We dont have many male residents so we're not doing march madness
2020-03-03 07:45:28 PM russonick987 That sounds like a good idea for march madness
2020-03-03 07:45:32 PM eckhartdanielle What's a bracket?
2020-03-03 07:45:39 PM hnichols1 If it isn't in the budget you agian could try and find a sponser. Local realty companies often picked up the tab at my last facility. My current placement is blessed.
2020-03-03 07:45:45 PM tiffym73 I almost forgot about march march madness.
2020-03-03 07:45:53 PM sbarzak THE BRACKET THAT COLLEGE BASKETBALL PUTS OUT FO RTHE TOURNEY
2020-03-03 07:45:54 PM tracichambers my staff does not seem like the type to help at all. its like we are always so short staffed,and asking them is getting into looks that im given, and i do good not to give those looks back lol. i just smile and walk on
2020-03-03 07:46:07 PM ciericah That's creative and everyone can participate
2020-03-03 07:46:44 PM elaine sparks some interest from those who might not regularly participate
2020-03-03 07:46:45 PM eckhartdanielle Getting staff to help eachother is essential to a great company, yet one of the hardest challenges
2020-03-03 07:47:00 PM pjbell that is for sure
2020-03-03 07:47:15 PM eckhartdanielle Provide an incentive like a raffle for staff participants
2020-03-03 07:47:41 PM vallen it so is co worker moral is low here because the management has its own issues and there is no communication
2020-03-03 07:47:42 PM elaine people like prizes and competitions
2020-03-03 07:47:55 PM pjbell we do dress down friday jean day for the residents
2020-03-03 07:47:57 PM sbarzak SO I HAD STAFF AND RESIDENTS CREATE VALENTINES BAGS AND THEY ALL PASSED OUT VALENTINES-- THE STAFF WHO DIDNT PARTICIPATE FELT LEFT OUT SO I KNOW MY NEXT PRLJECT THEY WILL PARTAKE IN
2020-03-03 07:48:28 PM ciericah Dont feel bad you're not the only one. I feel that I have to go get the residents, do my own activities alone, and take them back
2020-03-03 07:48:49 PM tracichambers it is crucial. and the company we work for shows no incentives for the employees. they gave us 250 bucks for a christmas party for over 100 employees. needless to say the only reason we had a christmas party is because the head nurses, me, human resources, and medical records helped out with buying things.
2020-03-03 07:48:52 PM eckhartdanielle and some will walk right by before they take even a single resident(n)
2020-03-03 07:48:53 PM pjbell thats what we do
2020-03-03 07:48:54 PM elaine could incorporate that idea for National Skilled Nursing Care Week
2020-03-03 07:49:00 PM sarahmarsh Same. Although some staff played charades today & the residents enjoyed it
2020-03-03 07:49:10 PM jaimelalexander left the chat room
2020-03-03 07:49:15 PM pjbell staff likes wii dance
2020-03-03 07:49:16 PM rsmale staff helps with that i work closely with out restoratve aide
2020-03-03 07:49:40 PM tracichambers girl, yes...i have to go to their rooms everyday and remiond them. making me late for my activities cuz i'm usually having to wheel them down there, and come back to wheel others that need help
2020-03-03 07:49:42 PM pjbell residents love to watch us
2020-03-03 07:49:51 PM hnichols1 I do a weekly trivia question/riddle with a prize for staff. I try to bring them as much amusement as possible to they have at least one moment of fun every shift they work. It might be small but it works.
2020-03-03 07:49:57 PM rsmale it helps that i was an aide first i have a good relationship witht the floor staff
2020-03-03 07:50:08 PM eckhartdanielle How sweet
2020-03-03 07:50:11 PM sbarzak OK -- SO HOW DO WE GET STAFF INVOLVED? I HAVE BEEN AT MY FACILITY FOR ALMOST A YEAR (AFTER BEING AT ONE FOR 17) AND THEY ARE FINALLY GETTING IT
2020-03-03 07:50:48 PM rsmale i invite them to some of the more exciting entertainers
2020-03-03 07:50:50 PM tracichambers i have no idea, its like the aids all have a chip on their shoulder there, and i try to be nice. some help but some act like i'm asking so much
2020-03-03 07:50:55 PM hnichols1 Bribe them with candy. I have yet to meet a staff member that wont help me out for a snickers! haha
2020-03-03 07:50:56 PM elaine keep inviting and make it fun - also appreciate them
2020-03-03 07:51:05 PM eckhartdanielle Show mutual respect for their time, provide them with important information as needed, invite them to participate in small ways at first, then bigger ways
2020-03-03 07:51:09 PM pjbell i find any activity with music, raffles and food
2020-03-03 07:51:17 PM sbarzak A SIMPLE THANKYOU GOES A LONG WAY TOO
2020-03-03 07:51:32 PM vallen and a treat will also help
2020-03-03 07:51:43 PM tracichambers ours just are not happy, and i think it is corporate because there is no appreciation shown from them.
2020-03-03 07:51:46 PM rsmale also i am an aide so i help them they help me. remind them if the residents are out in activities it will make their jobs easier
2020-03-03 07:51:58 PM elaine they love leftovers from activities
2020-03-03 07:52:04 PM vallen I agree we have the same issue
2020-03-03 07:52:05 PM erinm1 Trivia over the PA and first staff member that gets to the activity office wins a prize. it funny to see them try not to run!
2020-03-03 07:52:06 PM tracichambers i've only been there since december, and i just watcjh and listen, and thats what i gather
2020-03-03 07:52:20 PM vallen coporate doesnt seem to care enough
2020-03-03 07:52:23 PM russonick987 left the chat room
2020-03-03 07:52:30 PM jenniferslockbower I also have found that respect goes a long way with the CNA's in my building. But I will also say that it took a long time to get to where I am with them, it didn't happen overnight
2020-03-03 07:52:31 PM sbarzak I GAVE A PIZZA TO THE UNIT THAT HAD ALL THEIR RESIDENTS TO THE BEAUTICIAN WITHOUT ANY REFUSALS AND REMINDERS -- SO THE NEXT WEEK THEY ALL DID IT-- SO THEY GOT MILKSHAKES
2020-03-03 07:52:56 PM tracichambers no coporate doesn't at all, and its sad because i know if they showed them they cared, they would probably put in more effort
2020-03-03 07:53:05 PM valeriepeace We have contests for the staff like a chili cook off, ginger bread house contest, the residents vote, staff get prizes,
2020-03-03 07:53:09 PM hnichols1 Or i randomly pass out compliments. I just walk up and say "You're doing an awesome job." or "I wish I had stamina you do!" Sometimes they just want to be seen. it can take a while for them to warm up.
2020-03-03 07:53:22 PM eckhartdanielle That happens a lot and it hurts motivation. Although every individual can look at the postive side and have an affect on other staff.
2020-03-03 07:53:44 PM tracichambers hmmmm thats a good idea, but i already buy things with my money for activities sometimes, i can't do that all the time.
2020-03-03 07:53:50 PM sbarzak I LOVE ALL THESE IDEAS--- ARE THEY HELPING EVERYONE
2020-03-03 07:53:52 PM elaine Smile and make them laugh
2020-03-03 07:54:03 PM briannal yes very helpful!
2020-03-03 07:54:04 PM ciericah What I've learned is to find activities that dont cost a thing such as; tea time, relaxation, ballon toss. I know i dont have the help trying to juggle doing 2 activites a day with 80 plus residents. Not to mention, w no assist from my managemnet team or aides willing to help.
2020-03-03 07:54:11 PM pjbell yes helpful
2020-03-03 07:54:12 PM jenniferslockbower I think at the end of the day, most of the staff truly care about the resident and his and her wellbeing. We just need to remember we are all on the same team
2020-03-03 07:54:27 PM eckhartdanielle EXACTLY
2020-03-03 07:54:29 PM valeriepeace yes. great, helpful ideas
2020-03-03 07:54:39 PM pjbell the same team the biggest
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2020-03-03 07:54:43 PM sbarzak OK-- LOOKING AHEAD-----
2020-03-03 07:54:43 PM eckhartdanielle we want the best for the residents and to make sure we got our own job done
2020-03-03 07:55:04 PM sbarzak NAME THREE THINGS WE CAND DO TO HELP KEEP US ORGANIZED FOR NEXT WEEK
2020-03-03 07:55:09 PM valeriepeace I wanted to share that we are having a St Patricks Day parade, decorating walkers and wheel chairs.
2020-03-03 07:55:17 PM elaine we are there cause we love the residents
2020-03-03 07:55:24 PM pjbell make a daily list
2020-03-03 07:55:27 PM valeriepeace Plan ahead, get supplies ready, invite, remind
2020-03-03 07:55:31 PM vallen the parade sounds awesome
2020-03-03 07:55:33 PM rsmale organized
2020-03-03 07:55:33 PM eckhartdanielle Plan which days you have time for assignments and dedicate yourself to that time
2020-03-03 07:55:51 PM tiffym73 left the chat room
2020-03-03 07:55:55 PM rsmale take notes keep a binder and get enough sleep
2020-03-03 07:55:56 PM erinm1 Plan ahead, write things down on a calendar
2020-03-03 07:55:56 PM eckhartdanielle Make sure important documents are all together
2020-03-03 07:56:07 PM pjbell do the most important first, make folders
2020-03-03 07:56:17 PM hnichols1 1. Read the assignments. 2. Keep my binder organized. 3. Turn in the assignments!!! Ugh.
2020-03-03 07:56:26 PM ciericah I agree. It's our job to make a way to keep the residents happy while taking care of their person centered care needs individually
2020-03-03 07:56:29 PM rsmale lol
2020-03-03 07:56:33 PM sarahmarsh Get ahead with the practicum.
2020-03-03 07:56:50 PM pjbell please
2020-03-03 07:56:52 PM sbarzak PLEASE DO ME ONE THING:
2020-03-03 07:56:59 PM eckhartdanielle Practice self care, even for just 5 minutes every day. We all have commutes, lunch breaks, or time before bed to refresh ourselves, breathe, and clear our minds.
2020-03-03 07:57:01 PM elaine cut out distractions, ask for help
2020-03-03 07:57:01 PM sbarzak 1) MAKE YOUR DAILY LIST
2020-03-03 07:57:12 PM rsmale daily list?
2020-03-03 07:57:12 PM tracichambers gather our materials early, start making early trips to rooms to invite residents..well remind them, and ask for help
2020-03-03 07:57:12 PM sbarzak 2) MAKE YOUR WEEKLY LIST
2020-03-03 07:57:23 PM sbarzak DAILY LIST OF WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
2020-03-03 07:57:36 PM ciericah That's a great tip clear your mind
2020-03-03 07:57:44 PM sbarzak REMEMBER SOME THINGS MAY MAKE IT ON TO THE NEXT DAYS LIST- IT DOES ON MY DAYS OFTEN
2020-03-03 07:57:58 PM jenniferslockbower thats good advice
2020-03-03 07:58:02 PM tracichambers yes
2020-03-03 07:58:10 PM pjbell do the hardest first then its done
2020-03-03 07:58:10 PM sbarzak I DO IT AT WORK AND AT HOME
2020-03-03 07:58:15 PM ciericah yes
2020-03-03 07:58:26 PM rsmale trying
2020-03-03 07:58:38 PM torijarrett I HAVE to make lists or I forget something

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