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2016-01-26 07:19:34 PM jackie26 lucky you amber
2016-01-26 07:19:37 PM amandaw amber88 us either
2016-01-26 07:19:42 PM caitlinm Not at all?!
2016-01-26 07:19:44 PM ncooper6872 wow
2016-01-26 07:19:48 PM amber88 nope
2016-01-26 07:19:50 PM maryc2 about 5-8 residents
2016-01-26 07:19:52 PM kathyhughes Good job then!
2016-01-26 07:19:59 PM tonic Our Resident Council meets alone to compile comments, suggestions and any complaints. Then all Director's meet with the resident council members to hear all of the issues and talk about a game plan to rectify any issues, suggestions, etc. We then type of the meeting minutes and pass them out to ALL residents during our Town Hall Meeting so everyone is informed. Always keep copy for state.
2016-01-26 07:20:04 PM sgreathouse I can't remember but i'll copy it to my usb and upload tomorrow
2016-01-26 07:20:07 PM vstephens they came in on complaints our annual is coming soon I thinnk they may come in and do during the return vist
2016-01-26 07:20:15 PM amber88 last year they looked at us hardcore..interviewed the aides individually and everything...
2016-01-26 07:20:18 PM kmykalw Tonic, I like that idea.
2016-01-26 07:20:28 PM maribel Department Head and myself ask residents a questionaire we have that are questions that state would ask them inorder to ensure that issues are resolved before state comes in and ensure quality of life.
2016-01-26 07:20:33 PM patty4 Wish I had an aide to be interviewed!!!
2016-01-26 07:20:35 PM lisas amber...that sounds intense!
2016-01-26 07:20:41 PM vstephens we also add kudos to our list of the items the residents wish to give
2016-01-26 07:20:48 PM tonic Thanks kmykalw, It works well for us.
2016-01-26 07:20:49 PM kathyhughes there is a list of questions that the state asks the residents
2016-01-26 07:20:51 PM andreafisher maryc2 i was having the same problem when i did one on one with the residents who couldnt come, i played calming music and also did hand massages with lotion
2016-01-26 07:20:54 PM amber88 oh it was...my director was like ummmm what did they ask you...lol
2016-01-26 07:20:55 PM jaiken I think some of our residents know the game and would give staff one answer and something different or more elaborate to state
2016-01-26 07:20:56 PM jackie26 they always do that
2016-01-26 07:21:00 PM kathyhughes we reviewed them during the meetings
2016-01-26 07:21:02 PM carlosm2015 I was in two Rc meetings one went very quiet since residents are not alert and on another one where the residents are alert and they could not stop talking :-)
2016-01-26 07:21:07 PM jackie26 we do too
2016-01-26 07:21:10 PM sheilabryce in our newsletter, we interview one employee and at least one resident ev ery month
2016-01-26 07:21:19 PM patty4 Is there a website we can see the questions on?
2016-01-26 07:21:32 PM jackie26 your facility have it
2016-01-26 07:21:33 PM jaiken Loooove the newsletter interview idea! Thanks Sheila!
2016-01-26 07:21:34 PM skershaw i have a question. as one of our assigments we are to contact another classmate ad have a chat. do we do this on one of the chat boards? or can we do it through texting? or?
2016-01-26 07:21:35 PM kathyhughes actually it takes a search
2016-01-26 07:21:38 PM sgreathouse sheilabryce what type of questions do you ask
2016-01-26 07:21:39 PM lolita47 I have residents who where members of boards PTA moms and retired veterans that like to participate in these types of forums it gives them a since of indpendence
2016-01-26 07:21:43 PM kathyhughes on the CMS website
2016-01-26 07:21:44 PM amber88 good question..my facility has them in the breakroom
2016-01-26 07:21:51 PM vincentk that's a great idea for the newsletter!
2016-01-26 07:21:52 PM lisas skershaw...I haven't done that yet!
2016-01-26 07:21:55 PM skershaw ok,,,, is there a spot to start one:?
2016-01-26 07:21:59 PM patty4 thank you
2016-01-26 07:22:09 PM lisas I think you choose a time to meet here and do the chat
2016-01-26 07:22:19 PM skershaw i have been talking to a couple classmates but through texting....
2016-01-26 07:22:20 PM kathyhughes I have the forms somewhere around here
2016-01-26 07:22:20 PM melissam btw, my facility calls resident council "neighborhood assocaition" It was a push to get rid of the work resident and make things sound more homey
2016-01-26 07:22:38 PM amandaw nicemelissa
2016-01-26 07:22:43 PM caitlinm Someone else said "Town Council meeting". I like that idea!
2016-01-26 07:22:45 PM vincentk We call ours, resident neighborhood...same concept :)
2016-01-26 07:22:46 PM sgreathouse Nice Melissa
2016-01-26 07:22:46 PM belindaf i like that better mellsam
2016-01-26 07:22:48 PM lisas I would be able to do a chat with you...just let me know when
2016-01-26 07:22:49 PM sheilabryce sgreathouse: i just get the basic facts: who, what, where , when and why! And then let them free talk, sometimes the most interesting comes from that
2016-01-26 07:22:52 PM patty4 We just called it Monthly Resident Meeting
2016-01-26 07:22:53 PM lolita47 mellissam that's a good idea for a name
2016-01-26 07:22:56 PM jaiken What council positions do you offer residents to vote on? Just President???
2016-01-26 07:23:11 PM kathyhughes We had floor reps
2016-01-26 07:23:12 PM andreafisher the other faciltiy i worked at called it town hall meeting
2016-01-26 07:23:21 PM kathyhughes they did not want structure
2016-01-26 07:23:21 PM kmykalw I like the town council meeting idea. We call ours Healthcare Council and it really just amkes it sound like a meeting in a nursing home...
2016-01-26 07:23:23 PM caitlinm We have President, vice president, and secretary I think
2016-01-26 07:23:26 PM wrendillon I like town hall meeting.
2016-01-26 07:23:27 PM patty4 One time we used a special stick and only the resident holding the stick could speak
2016-01-26 07:23:33 PM sgreathouse jaiken Pres, VP, Sgt of Arms
2016-01-26 07:23:33 PM belindaf my snf choose not to creat positions on the council, i have someone take notes and respond to them
2016-01-26 07:23:39 PM wrendillon Patty, thank you.
2016-01-26 07:23:41 PM amber88 town hall meeting is what the admin calls the staff meetings
2016-01-26 07:23:46 PM wrendillon I like the stick idea
2016-01-26 07:23:49 PM jaiken Good STICK idea! That's always a problem here
2016-01-26 07:23:57 PM amandaw here too
2016-01-26 07:24:01 PM kmdemers good idea they always want to talk all at once
2016-01-26 07:24:04 PM kmykalw Who all attends your guys council meetings, staff wise?
2016-01-26 07:24:11 PM jaiken Thank you Belinda! I think most shy away b/c they think there's alot of work involved
2016-01-26 07:24:13 PM kmykalw I have a hard time getting staff, even the admin, to attend meetings
2016-01-26 07:24:15 PM michellep007 good idea, the stick idea
2016-01-26 07:24:16 PM vstephens good idea have to get a stick
2016-01-26 07:24:17 PM amber88 im gonna try the stick thing..we def need that at our meetings sometimes...
2016-01-26 07:24:18 PM belindaf each dept head has a presentation
2016-01-26 07:24:18 PM wrendillon I have one resident who monopolizes every conversation about how bad it was at her last home.
2016-01-26 07:24:19 PM kathyhughes just me
2016-01-26 07:24:19 PM andreafisher same!
2016-01-26 07:24:23 PM vincentk It reminds me of the talking stick from new girl ...lol love the idea!
2016-01-26 07:24:23 PM patty4 The residents felt really honored when they were holding the stick because they knew they had everyones attention
2016-01-26 07:24:29 PM wrendillon It is hard to get back to "YOU ARE :HERE NOW"
2016-01-26 07:24:40 PM julies We have a shortage of alert and oriented residents at the meetings
2016-01-26 07:24:44 PM jaiken no staff attendance unless specifically invited; i.e. bad food- we'll invite the ktichen manager
2016-01-26 07:24:45 PM melissam healthcare council sounds like it should be for nurses, not residents. No offense kmyklaw. maybe you could suggest a name change
2016-01-26 07:24:48 PM maribel Department Heads: Administrator, DON or ADON, Maintenace Director, Housekeeping Director, and Dietary Director
2016-01-26 07:24:52 PM sheilabryce Wren, did you get my voicemail?
2016-01-26 07:24:58 PM skershaw we dont have many alert residents
2016-01-26 07:25:02 PM kathyhughes Ask her to write down her complaints and give them to you
2016-01-26 07:25:04 PM jaiken I'm implementing the stick too!
2016-01-26 07:25:07 PM kathyhughes then its over!
2016-01-26 07:25:12 PM maryc2 one resident the president talks
2016-01-26 07:25:19 PM wrendillon Yes Sheila. I just walked in a little while ago. Tuesday is my long day. LOL
2016-01-26 07:25:23 PM patty4 Good idea Kathy
2016-01-26 07:25:27 PM wrendillon Thank you
2016-01-26 07:25:31 PM carlosm2015 Wrendillon i guess is always one on each facility that monopolizes :D
2016-01-26 07:25:38 PM kmykalw I totally agree melissam! Its way too hospital sounding!
2016-01-26 07:25:38 PM vincentk When someone is monolpolizing the convo, I say, it sounds like you have some things on your mind, how about we meet after in private and talk more in depth about what's going on.
2016-01-26 07:25:49 PM sheilabryce oki, just checking.. you want to talk after this tonight or this weekend
2016-01-26 07:25:51 PM kathyhughes good Vinvent
2016-01-26 07:25:52 PM andreafisher when is the next live chat going to be? so i can plan ahead Kathy
2016-01-26 07:25:55 PM jaiken One? I wish we only had one! lol
2016-01-26 07:25:57 PM vincentk that way she/he's heard but you can redirect the flow
2016-01-26 07:26:01 PM wrendillon I have been in more than one facility, and I laugh that I can "name" the "types" and see them the next place.
2016-01-26 07:26:04 PM kathyhughes Vicent
2016-01-26 07:26:05 PM wrendillon Not that they are not individuals
2016-01-26 07:26:08 PM wrendillon It just seems that way
2016-01-26 07:26:22 PM carlosm2015 I have seen that even during morning groups
2016-01-26 07:26:26 PM vincentk :)
2016-01-26 07:26:32 PM caitlinm There are always a few residents that need to be angry/unhappy about something!
2016-01-26 07:26:39 PM patty4 for sure
2016-01-26 07:26:41 PM kathyhughes There will be more and more residents who will be wanting to take over
2016-01-26 07:26:45 PM jaiken Do you all take residents shopping? for those who don't, does the AD do their shopping for them?
2016-01-26 07:26:54 PM kathyhughes the Baby Boomers know how to advocate
2016-01-26 07:26:54 PM jackie26 yes
2016-01-26 07:26:56 PM skershaw yes we take them shopping
2016-01-26 07:26:57 PM belindaf are you talking grocery
2016-01-26 07:27:07 PM wrendillon If we don't go to Walmart at least every 6 weeks I have a riot
2016-01-26 07:27:09 PM andreafisher our AD took the bus and the resients who wanted to go would go
2016-01-26 07:27:10 PM patty4 yes - we did shopping trips but now - not for swing bed
2016-01-26 07:27:12 PM kathyhughes We invite stores in
2016-01-26 07:27:12 PM belindaf my facility drives the independent and
2016-01-26 07:27:12 PM jaiken mostly, walmart trips primarily
2016-01-26 07:27:14 PM melissam our SW does shopping for those who need things
2016-01-26 07:27:17 PM amber88 do your guys residents run the meetings or do you? my director told me the coucncil members are supppsed to run it but ours do not...we have to coax it along...
2016-01-26 07:27:18 PM skershaw also to the movies, out for lunch, are musuems
2016-01-26 07:27:21 PM julies We take them shopping sometimes or social work sometimes orders things for them
2016-01-26 07:27:21 PM vstephens we take them shopping for those who can not the social worker does the shopping
2016-01-26 07:27:22 PM maribel we did have community trips but the bus is unsafe so I pick up items for them
2016-01-26 07:27:25 PM andreafisher we also invited store co come
2016-01-26 07:27:27 PM belindaf snf and assisted living dont need anything
2016-01-26 07:27:32 PM kmdemers evryone loves walmart trips
2016-01-26 07:27:38 PM ncooper6872 we do all different types of shopping and outing
2016-01-26 07:27:38 PM vstephens yes they do
2016-01-26 07:27:40 PM amber88 we take them shopping at least once a month
2016-01-26 07:27:42 PM maribel I wish the social workers would take some responsibility
2016-01-26 07:27:44 PM jackie26 walmart is easy
2016-01-26 07:27:47 PM lolita47 I find that true for a small few of my residents so I have one on one meetings in my office that really makes them feel good to take that kind of time
2016-01-26 07:27:52 PM kathyhughes I would give them an agenda and encourage them to talk
2016-01-26 07:27:56 PM amandaw I just got certified to drive our vans
2016-01-26 07:28:01 PM ncooper6872 we go on outings 2 times a week
2016-01-26 07:28:02 PM patty4 yes - Kathy - there are clothing vendors and jewelry vendors who will bring items in. Then I used to run a small Country Store with dollar store items.
2016-01-26 07:28:02 PM jaiken Really! My SW would never do a shopping trip for someone
2016-01-26 07:28:04 PM kmykalw In my last facility, we took them shopping but we don't at this facility.
2016-01-26 07:28:04 PM amber88 i didnt know you could invite stores to come
2016-01-26 07:28:08 PM skershaw i try to make an outing weekly...but take different residents on each trip to be fair
2016-01-26 07:28:15 PM sgreathouse As the RC rep do you feel like the departments handle the concerns? I don't at my facility if you go through my last year resident council meeting minutes Call Lights not being answered is a concern at every meeting. What would you do if departments didn't handle the concerns properly and it was the administrator?
2016-01-26 07:28:20 PM amandaw SW always passes to me
2016-01-26 07:28:21 PM kmdemers i do the same
2016-01-26 07:28:26 PM belindaf we use several differn vendors for jewelry clothes, purses
2016-01-26 07:28:31 PM maryc2 once a month
2016-01-26 07:28:34 PM caitlinm We have a jewelry and accessories store come every now and then so the residents can shop for gifts
2016-01-26 07:28:36 PM jackie26 we do that
2016-01-26 07:28:37 PM andreafisher thw store we went to the store owneer was living in the assisted living i worked at pretty cool
2016-01-26 07:28:43 PM jaiken In my last facility, we went out every week, but not at my new one. It will not happen here said the adm. I'm waaaay in the country, at least 1/2 hour from nearest store
2016-01-26 07:28:53 PM vincentk At first I had a hard time with my resident council, because I felt they were all complaining. I've changed completely how I format the meeting, and agenda, and I actually enjoy it now. If you're interested or need more advice, please email me and I can send you some forms, and advice! vincentkimberly7@gmail.com
2016-01-26 07:28:53 PM vstephens I politly hand it to the social worker
2016-01-26 07:28:53 PM amber88 i like the agenda idea..ill give that a try
2016-01-26 07:28:54 PM skershaw are the vendors very expensive?
2016-01-26 07:29:02 PM belindaf we dont pay them,
2016-01-26 07:29:05 PM maribel since we are not able to go out on trips now we schedule sellers such as Jazzy's Traveling Boutique, Avon Reps, and Jewelry Plus
2016-01-26 07:29:07 PM patty4 On the bus schedule I would list which stores the bus would be going to every Monday afternoon.
2016-01-26 07:29:15 PM belindaf the residnets buy stuff
2016-01-26 07:29:21 PM kathyhughes ShaRonda I would put it in the minutes as the state looks at that
2016-01-26 07:29:30 PM michellep007 our county has volunteers set up to shop for those who can't. I've been lucky to shop for a very sweet lady for several years. We are very good friends. I get so much pleasure visiting her and picking up the groceries she needs.
2016-01-26 07:29:32 PM maribel We also have a gift shop that we stock with items of interest
2016-01-26 07:29:41 PM julies Does anyone have answers about the individuals and what you consider one?
2016-01-26 07:29:42 PM sgreathouse We go shopping to walmart twice a week and we do out to lunch bunch once a month where we go out to eat somewhere
2016-01-26 07:29:47 PM 12789 we do shopping twice a week :)
2016-01-26 07:29:47 PM sgreathouse Thanks Kathy
2016-01-26 07:29:49 PM skershaw i like the gift shp idea
2016-01-26 07:29:50 PM patty4 left the chat room
2016-01-26 07:29:50 PM patty4 enter the chat room
2016-01-26 07:29:54 PM vincentk julies, what's your question exactly?
2016-01-26 07:29:57 PM melissam avon reps...good idea! Maybe we could do an avon day and invite a rep to set up a table.
2016-01-26 07:30:05 PM 12789 i am working on a fashion show actually with the resdients that is in April :)
2016-01-26 07:30:07 PM lolita47 I'm in memory care and I find the residents love music and children so I have patnered with my local scout troops so that they can come to the community and earn badges
2016-01-26 07:30:08 PM kathyhughes Individual activities Jaiken
2016-01-26 07:30:09 PM belindaf mary kay comes in
2016-01-26 07:30:16 PM michellep007 good idea for avon reps to visit
2016-01-26 07:30:18 PM lynnd Kathy, I'm in a small Green House type facility with only 6 residents and new, very "hands on" administrators. We don't have a council meeting...any ideas how to approach starting one?
2016-01-26 07:30:19 PM patty4 Vendors will sometimes do a raffle at noon to peak interest
2016-01-26 07:30:20 PM lisas We go shopping about once a week...Steinmart, Walmart, Target...etc. Well, not my memory care residents but the other residents in the facility
2016-01-26 07:30:24 PM jackie26 not allow to bring vendors
2016-01-26 07:30:38 PM amber88 i consider individuals to be the residents that does things on their own wheather family is there or not...for instance for our charting we have family visits as a self directed activitiy
2016-01-26 07:30:40 PM patty4 Greeen House Lynn - how cool!
2016-01-26 07:30:42 PM kmykalw We're not allowed to bring vendors either, which is frustrating because being in a skilled unit, its very hard to get residents out
2016-01-26 07:30:43 PM kathyhughes Lynn if you don;t have one don't worry about it
2016-01-26 07:30:45 PM vstephens we have a christmas crAFT OTHER THAN THAT WE HAVE TO GO OUT TO GET ITEMS THEY WANT/NEED
2016-01-26 07:30:52 PM michellep007 the center has raffles every once in a while. lots of fun
2016-01-26 07:30:54 PM sheilabryce We have drivers to take ours out.
2016-01-26 07:30:57 PM vstephens soory hit my caps lock
2016-01-26 07:31:08 PM belindaf we have 4 drivers
2016-01-26 07:31:12 PM tonic We always have Resident Fashion Shows and they always go over great! Local stores supply the outfits and residents love to model them.
2016-01-26 07:31:18 PM patty4 How many residents belinda?
2016-01-26 07:31:27 PM caitlinm Do the stores donate the clothes?
2016-01-26 07:31:27 PM 12789 i have one twice a year!
2016-01-26 07:31:28 PM belindaf they atke residnets all over docto churche shair appointment, also a tram that seat 8
2016-01-26 07:31:31 PM sheilabryce We did a Bingo event on Friday, it was so much fun! Omg, can't believe i'm saying that!
2016-01-26 07:31:34 PM lolita47 We have home Health agencies that come and provide lots of free services to our community in the way of Birthday Cakes monthly and prizes for various games
2016-01-26 07:31:36 PM wrendillon I've been wondering if a "catalog" would be a good idea or if it would be a billing/accounting nightmare.
2016-01-26 07:31:37 PM skershaw i am the only the that drives for actiities
2016-01-26 07:31:38 PM maryc2 lucky youbelindaf
2016-01-26 07:31:40 PM michellep007 fashion shows, that sounds like a lot of fun
2016-01-26 07:31:46 PM maribel we are having a raffle now too...Three basket choices (Jewelry Box, Be my Valentines, or Beauty products)
2016-01-26 07:31:53 PM kathyhughes We shopped with catalogs
2016-01-26 07:31:58 PM vincentk Fashion show sounds so much fu
2016-01-26 07:31:59 PM vincentk fun
2016-01-26 07:32:01 PM patty4 Good/qualified Drivers are hard to find in the NW
2016-01-26 07:32:03 PM 12789 it is SO fun
2016-01-26 07:32:05 PM melissam once Davids Bridal let us borrow dresses for an event. Returned them the next day. It was amazing
2016-01-26 07:32:05 PM belindaf all 3 levels of care. just recently moved to snf
2016-01-26 07:32:05 PM sheilabryce we've had residents do fashion shows for our gift shop
2016-01-26 07:32:11 PM vincentk Do you have the resident's dress up?
2016-01-26 07:32:11 PM amber88 we have the director, myself, and the maintence director that can drive the van
2016-01-26 07:32:13 PM vincentk or staff?
2016-01-26 07:32:17 PM 12789 i bring someone in that owns a shop
2016-01-26 07:32:20 PM maryc2 good idea Kathy
2016-01-26 07:32:26 PM 12789 that does it
2016-01-26 07:32:26 PM wrendillon I'm thinking of listing the items residents gravitate toward and once in awhile doing a big run and then charging each resident for their wants without getting the van out.
2016-01-26 07:32:28 PM 12789 its GREAt
2016-01-26 07:32:30 PM caitlinm Oh wow! Bridal/prom dresses would be amazing for the residents!
2016-01-26 07:32:31 PM jackie26 we have adriver too
2016-01-26 07:32:32 PM wrendillon especially this time of year
2016-01-26 07:32:36 PM tonic They let residents model the clothes, and usually give the residents one of the outfits of their choice for doing the show.
2016-01-26 07:32:48 PM belindaf anyone ever done a spring prom?
2016-01-26 07:32:49 PM lolita47 I'm thinking of making up a nice basket for Mother's Day and Fathers Day and having a raffel
2016-01-26 07:32:50 PM michellep007 wer
2016-01-26 07:32:52 PM amber88 i was going to become director at my facility and make all the aides become certified..but im not taking over anymore so we will see what the new lady decides
2016-01-26 07:33:02 PM 12789 I am doing a spring prom
2016-01-26 07:33:06 PM 12789 and also a casino night!
2016-01-26 07:33:07 PM carlosm2015 We take our residents in the summer on a trip to eat lunch close by, they enjoy the Buffet style lunch, they really go all out.
2016-01-26 07:33:17 PM sheilabryce why not amber88?
2016-01-26 07:33:21 PM patty4 Yes - did a prom once with a photographer and lots of 'dress-up' fun things with a big band and dancing and food.
2016-01-26 07:33:24 PM belindaf we go for sunsets too
2016-01-26 07:33:37 PM lisas oooo, I like the sunset idea!
2016-01-26 07:33:40 PM maribel Yes we done spring prom. One year a also did a Mock Wedding around the Spring time
2016-01-26 07:33:42 PM amber88 the admin hired someone different after telling me I was gonna get the job..so now im trying to find a new one
2016-01-26 07:33:44 PM michellep007 we're doing a leap year theme in Feb. Frogs everywhere. stuffed ones, paper ones etc....not live ones, though that might be fun too
2016-01-26 07:33:46 PM belindaf i want to do a prom, we havea professional ball room dancer
2016-01-26 07:33:47 PM ncooper6872 Casino night is fun. We had a company come in with tables and machines. good time
2016-01-26 07:33:56 PM patty4 cool!
2016-01-26 07:34:07 PM jackie26 Same is happenning to me amber just now
2016-01-26 07:34:19 PM sheilabryce Casino is the most independent activity I've seen!
2016-01-26 07:34:22 PM amber88 casino night is fun but no one wants to participate at my facily
2016-01-26 07:34:27 PM melissam We did an actual renewal of the vows for couples who wished to participate. They all chose to. Really speaial event.
2016-01-26 07:34:27 PM jaiken oh wow, I wish more of my residents could get up, they all love musical events, no dancers tho :(
2016-01-26 07:34:33 PM jackie26 they love casino
2016-01-26 07:34:38 PM maryc2 i did casino day 2 years ago the residents had fun
2016-01-26 07:34:40 PM kmykalw I have the same problem Jaiken.
2016-01-26 07:34:43 PM lisas I had that happen, amber88...thats why I'm in a new facitilty! ONly it wasn't director, it was program coordinator. A new director came in, hired someone else to do all my coordinator job, so I left!
2016-01-26 07:34:45 PM skershaw i was thinking of doing a price is right day...lol
2016-01-26 07:34:54 PM sgreathouse Your facilities must have a lot of alert and independent residents because a prom at my facility would be a disaster.
2016-01-26 07:34:55 PM belindaf mine just watch the dancers,
2016-01-26 07:34:58 PM lolita47 taking this course has allowed me to encourage assisitant to look into becoming certifited also
2016-01-26 07:34:59 PM kmykalw My resdients love music, but most of them are too low functioning to stand or dance, or even stay awake during most of the activity.
2016-01-26 07:35:06 PM melissam that would be fun skershaw
2016-01-26 07:35:10 PM carlosm2015 skershaw how you do the price is right?
2016-01-26 07:35:15 PM vincentk How do you guys recruit volunteers?
2016-01-26 07:35:18 PM jackie26 nice idea sara
2016-01-26 07:35:28 PM patty4 We had one residents dance in his wheelchair with others! he was amazing
2016-01-26 07:35:29 PM vincentk colleges, schools, churches? and then how do you communicate with them?
2016-01-26 07:35:31 PM belindaf volunteers? what are they?
2016-01-26 07:35:37 PM amber88 its so frustrating..she had me going to morning meetings and care plans and doing the calendars...all for nothing..well not nothing I suppose..i have the experience
2016-01-26 07:35:38 PM maribel We have roulette table run by staff. The residents like it especially for the prizes. We give a fun size chocolate when they win.
2016-01-26 07:35:45 PM jaiken word of mouth is best; churches, ladies / mens groups, boy scouts, local businesses
2016-01-26 07:35:47 PM vincentk I'm the volunteer coordinator as well as the director of activities at my facility (new job) and I'm just getting into it
2016-01-26 07:35:48 PM patty4 Invite high school students to dance with residents
2016-01-26 07:35:52 PM vincentk oh fun!
2016-01-26 07:35:53 PM andreafisher left the chat room
2016-01-26 07:35:56 PM kmykalw Do you all have a course for your volunteers to complete before they can work with the residents?
2016-01-26 07:35:59 PM skershaw not sure yet,, in the works. was going to make a plinko baord and try to do the guy that goes up the nountain, and also a price match game
2016-01-26 07:36:00 PM vincentk Yes I do
2016-01-26 07:36:02 PM sgreathouse Try redcross or hospice services for volunteers
2016-01-26 07:36:03 PM kathyhughes We cover volunteers in MEPAP2
2016-01-26 07:36:04 PM vincentk I just finished my education packet
2016-01-26 07:36:05 PM belindaf yes, plus TB test
2016-01-26 07:36:08 PM vincentk awesome!!
2016-01-26 07:36:08 PM caitlinm Playing poker really caught on with the residents, especially the guys love playing in the evening
2016-01-26 07:36:12 PM carlosm2015 In my facility we do the price is right just with empty containers of familiar items and ask them to guess the price.
2016-01-26 07:36:13 PM lisas yes you do, and you have the experience of doing all that to take to your next facility. Nothing like being treated like you don't matter!!!
2016-01-26 07:36:14 PM andreafisher enter the chat room
2016-01-26 07:36:14 PM patty4 good to know kathy
2016-01-26 07:36:14 PM vincentk That is where my expertise is lacking.
2016-01-26 07:36:17 PM julies patty4 do you want to stay after and do our practicum chat
2016-01-26 07:36:24 PM patty4 sure!
2016-01-26 07:36:28 PM amber88 oo i like the idea of high school students coming in to dance
2016-01-26 07:36:31 PM julies great
2016-01-26 07:36:38 PM jackie26 volunteers just walk in, but it is too much paper to go through
2016-01-26 07:36:38 PM andreafisher we have a practicum chat?
2016-01-26 07:36:39 PM 12789 kathy when do we know if we pass MEPAP I so we can regiester for MEPAP II
2016-01-26 07:36:42 PM kmdemers i was trying to find some dancers then i remembered my friend is an instructor
2016-01-26 07:36:45 PM kathyhughes but the first thing is to make sure you know exactly what you want them to do with specific job descriptions
2016-01-26 07:37:00 PM vincentk Yes what is the practicum chat? I haven't looked over everythin so I'm sure it's written in there somewhere.
2016-01-26 07:37:02 PM skershaw we have made our own circus before, used cardboard and make cut outs and set up games
2016-01-26 07:37:05 PM jaiken Does anyone have a "form" for volunteers? I spend hours each week talking to interested people, I've been thinking of putting my schpill (sp?) in a letter form, handing it to them. most of them show interest, 20% actually return and are committed
2016-01-26 07:37:11 PM 12789 i do
2016-01-26 07:37:11 PM kmykalw Unfortunately, activities has very little to do with volunteers, most of it goes through the coordinater and then they just show up.
2016-01-26 07:37:13 PM maryc2 sure patty
2016-01-26 07:37:20 PM wrendillon I found pet therapy volunteers by googling "Pet Therapy in Lancaster County" and found an organization that matches facilities with certified pets.
2016-01-26 07:37:28 PM kathyhughes look at your gardes Anthoy, if you pass then you can sign up the next month
2016-01-26 07:37:29 PM wrendillon They finally got back to me and I meet them Sunday
2016-01-26 07:37:33 PM kmykalw wrendillon, I'm in Lancaster too!
2016-01-26 07:37:33 PM vstephens we have one voluteer she takes the snack cart around to the different floors
2016-01-26 07:37:33 PM amber88 I know...i just feel like I was being used so that i could do everything until the new director came in...but I might be taking over where this new lady is leaving from. sent my resume to them today..so heres to hoping!

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