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2016-09-06 06:24:27 PM mrsb2164 yes
2016-09-06 06:24:30 PM kathyw yes
2016-09-06 06:24:30 PM slittle we have a monthly celebration at the end of month
2016-09-06 06:24:32 PM chaplaindeb We celebrate everyone's birthday as they occur.
2016-09-06 06:24:32 PM katierdale yeah I don't lead on - I definitely try to NOT have residnets I pay more attention to.
2016-09-06 06:24:32 PM elimazeg I do
2016-09-06 06:24:36 PM megansnider we tak a card and treat tothe resident at lunch
2016-09-06 06:24:38 PM sandralittle Yes we do
2016-09-06 06:24:46 PM megansnider instead of a party for all
2016-09-06 06:24:48 PM katierdale chaplaindeb, we do too. we don't do birthday parteis
2016-09-06 06:24:48 PM nursesusie good night haqve to be back at work early
2016-09-06 06:24:55 PM auazuibke0114 please ma'am, some of the chats i'm getting here doesn't rhyhme with the course. i'm not sure if this is spam
2016-09-06 06:24:57 PM chaplaindeb Everyone gets balloons and a card and small gift on their special day.
2016-09-06 06:24:58 PM aguison awesome. What do you guys do for them?
2016-09-06 06:24:59 PM elimazeg we have just one party for the month birthday
2016-09-06 06:25:04 PM christina12 we do monthly parties
2016-09-06 06:25:10 PM bestkat4u some sort papers for me and some work the store
2016-09-06 06:25:22 PM deb4321 I decorate their doors
2016-09-06 06:25:23 PM sandralittle What do you do for individual birthday. We just have a montlhy birthday bash
2016-09-06 06:25:26 PM chaplaindeb Oh and we sing. Any of the managers who are available come, but we shouldn't any of us give up our day jobs....lol
2016-09-06 06:25:26 PM dbaxter I do a little celbration on there birthday.. im not allowed to do a monthly party anymore as each floor in my building has to be consistent
2016-09-06 06:25:27 PM bestkat4u i try to take turns with them
2016-09-06 06:25:29 PM dianajohnson MONTHLY PARTY FOR US TOO
2016-09-06 06:25:32 PM megansnider love th doo decoration idea
2016-09-06 06:25:33 PM katierdale i tried monthly parties but the residents who had a birthday that month wouldn't be there (it was a happy hour)
2016-09-06 06:25:35 PM tvs320 OK thanks for all the great information!!! I have to put the girls to bed!!!! night!!
2016-09-06 06:25:45 PM dbaxter We sing at lunch time and residents get an ice cream sundae
2016-09-06 06:25:50 PM katierdale we sing happy birthday to them at lunch and they get a cake
2016-09-06 06:25:53 PM katierdale cupcake*
2016-09-06 06:26:01 PM deb4321 and they get a special plate at lunch that is really pretty
2016-09-06 06:26:01 PM katierdale and balloons and card
2016-09-06 06:26:04 PM katieb We have one monthly party and a church group of ladies make cards for everyone and we have accordian music and cake.
2016-09-06 06:26:09 PM lwilliams Goodnight
2016-09-06 06:26:10 PM katierdale aw deb4321 that's cute
2016-09-06 06:26:12 PM aturner1026 today was our September birthday celebration. the residents enjoyed lemon cake and punch
2016-09-06 06:26:17 PM cindyc Balloon and cupcake
2016-09-06 06:26:18 PM chaplaindeb I'd be buried in cake in August and March. Each of those months has 20 or more birthdays in it....
2016-09-06 06:26:20 PM deb4321 Thank you
2016-09-06 06:26:21 PM lwilliams left the chat room
2016-09-06 06:26:22 PM mcurtis512 i sing and dance with a ballon
2016-09-06 06:26:28 PM katieb I just got helium so now we can have balloons
2016-09-06 06:26:34 PM kathyhughes Amarachukwu there are 5 classes here so you just started today and some are almost done
2016-09-06 06:26:35 PM aturner1026 the volunteers give out birthday cards with $5 in them
2016-09-06 06:26:36 PM christina12 i try to get my guys a balloon, sing them happy birthday and a treat if they can have it
2016-09-06 06:26:42 PM slittle favorite music, cupcakes, drink
2016-09-06 06:26:47 PM slittle trivia
2016-09-06 06:26:54 PM katierdale really? chaplaindeb i had like 2 birthdays in august and maybe 3 in sept. we had a lot in march though if i remember correctly
2016-09-06 06:26:56 PM sandralittle Thats a great idea with singing at lunch and the special plate
2016-09-06 06:26:58 PM jessicab the littlest things make the biggest impact i find
2016-09-06 06:26:58 PM aguison Ah i see! The money you guys spend for the party, is that included in your activity budget?
2016-09-06 06:27:20 PM elimazeg Do you guys are in charge of the employee of the month?
2016-09-06 06:27:22 PM katieb i include it in my budget
2016-09-06 06:27:27 PM dianajohnson WHO ALL HAVE ASISSTANTS AND HOW MANY DO YOU HAVE????
2016-09-06 06:27:34 PM deb4321 the residents are
2016-09-06 06:27:37 PM anitas enter the chat room
2016-09-06 06:27:38 PM slittle one director, three assistants
2016-09-06 06:27:39 PM katieb Our DNS is in charge of the employee of the month
2016-09-06 06:27:39 PM katierdale our employee of the month is voted on in our mornign meeting with leadership
2016-09-06 06:27:43 PM jessicab i do. i have 1 currently and soon to have 2 more
2016-09-06 06:27:45 PM sharonrwaltz we deliver a birthday sign for their door with a card and have a one to one visit with them. then we have a monthly birthday party with cake and entertainment for the whole facility.
2016-09-06 06:27:50 PM katieb I have a part time assistant
2016-09-06 06:27:53 PM mcurtis512 i worked as dietary aide before so we make food and stuff for the party
2016-09-06 06:27:54 PM cindyc I have one assistant.
2016-09-06 06:28:00 PM chaplaindeb Oh yes, the parties come out of my budget. And just to be real, I have 112 beds, and my budget has to cover activities, entertainment, supplies, and decorations, plus parties and some portion of outings for indigent residents. I get $300 a month.
2016-09-06 06:28:01 PM deb4321 No I do both activities and social
2016-09-06 06:28:02 PM mcurtis512 i am full time asstiant
2016-09-06 06:28:06 PM auazuibke0114 mrs. kathy,
2016-09-06 06:28:10 PM sandralittle Yes and I do not like it. I have to take the picture and plan the lunch date
2016-09-06 06:28:10 PM elimazeg Okey
2016-09-06 06:28:14 PM katierdale $300???
2016-09-06 06:28:18 PM katierdale for 112
2016-09-06 06:28:32 PM katierdale wow I thought I had it bad...
2016-09-06 06:28:32 PM chaplaindeb Yes. $300 for 112. Census is usually 90-100 but still.
2016-09-06 06:28:33 PM elimazeg Yeah I'm in charge now and I don't know what to do
2016-09-06 06:28:33 PM kathyhughes YES Amarachukwu how can I help you?????????????????????
2016-09-06 06:28:53 PM sandralittle It can be overwelming at times
2016-09-06 06:28:55 PM jessicab so you were an assistant and now you have one?
2016-09-06 06:29:08 PM jessicab that can be the hardest transition going from a peer to a leader. but good for you!
2016-09-06 06:29:09 PM bestkat4u yes sandra it can be
2016-09-06 06:29:11 PM aguison wow 300 seems like not enough for 112 clients! or maybe you just budget well haha
2016-09-06 06:29:14 PM bestkat4u same here
2016-09-06 06:29:14 PM chaplaindeb I have two full time assistants, one part time assistant, and a bus driver.
2016-09-06 06:29:17 PM slittle i think our budget is around 400
2016-09-06 06:29:20 PM saraurb we are talking about trying out a birthay club again. it was really successful at first, then died down. but a group of residents would make birthday cards, all sign them, then deliver the card, a balloon, and sing happy birthday! it was such a cool idea! i hope the residents continue to be excited about it
2016-09-06 06:29:21 PM dianajohnson ASSISSTED LIVING FACILITY I VISITED HER BUDGET WAS 1500 A MONTH
2016-09-06 06:29:27 PM auazuibke0114 i'm sorry about that. please, will this count as the live chat?/
2016-09-06 06:29:36 PM aguison i spent a little over 150 just for a field trip at the zoo
2016-09-06 06:29:37 PM katierdale i used to have $1200/month, didn't last long
2016-09-06 06:29:40 PM bestkat4u there is only 2 of us and its a lot
2016-09-06 06:29:45 PM kathyhughes Yes it does
2016-09-06 06:29:50 PM aguison but i never really get to have a budget :(
2016-09-06 06:29:56 PM nursesusie left the chat room
2016-09-06 06:29:59 PM sandralittle what we do is post the picture they go out to eat with the administrator and they get a $50 bonus
2016-09-06 06:30:00 PM chaplaindeb Ack. I knew I was low. I have fundraisers, rely on donations, but mostly I pray a lot. :o)
2016-09-06 06:30:07 PM aguison or a monthly money for them :(
2016-09-06 06:30:10 PM saraurb i feel like budget is one of the biggest stressors of the job
2016-09-06 06:30:12 PM mcurtis512 we do alot of fundraisers
2016-09-06 06:30:15 PM cindyc Being an activity director is tough but rewarding
2016-09-06 06:30:18 PM elimazeg Wow I justa have 500 and I have to share the budget with the Dementia Area
2016-09-06 06:30:21 PM megansnider budget is a giant stress
2016-09-06 06:30:27 PM elimazeg Director of Dementia Area
2016-09-06 06:30:27 PM megansnider ours is due this week, ek!
2016-09-06 06:30:33 PM megansnider how many residents for 500?
2016-09-06 06:30:37 PM chaplaindeb The dementia area is part of my 112 beds.
2016-09-06 06:30:38 PM jessicab Yes we are in budget defense right now
2016-09-06 06:30:46 PM chaplaindeb They get a bigger portion of the budget.
2016-09-06 06:30:49 PM robina1 left the chat room
2016-09-06 06:30:56 PM auazuibke0114 please will this count as the live chat/
2016-09-06 06:30:57 PM slittle entertainers are always hard to find on a small budget
2016-09-06 06:30:57 PM elimazeg We are two directors in my facility
2016-09-06 06:31:13 PM bestkat4u i have 170 bed unit and it is hard for me
2016-09-06 06:31:28 PM chaplaindeb By the time I pay for helium, newspaper description, new supplies, and my two regular entertainers, I have about $75 a month to play with.
2016-09-06 06:31:29 PM dianajohnson 25 CENT A DAY PER RESIDENT TIMES THE DAYS OF THE MONTH FOR ME
2016-09-06 06:31:29 PM jessicab i reach out to the local colleges.. they will come and play for a good price
2016-09-06 06:31:33 PM kathyhughes Amarachukwu.....YES this counts as one of your chats
2016-09-06 06:31:40 PM mcurtis512 i work for 80 bed faclity
2016-09-06 06:31:46 PM katierdale bestkat that's incredible... are you AD over all?
2016-09-06 06:31:48 PM sharonrwaltz we have a corporate activity director that oversees four facilities. six activity aides
2016-09-06 06:31:55 PM megansnider wow
2016-09-06 06:31:58 PM auazuibke0114 okay thanks
2016-09-06 06:32:00 PM dianajohnson 25X70X30
2016-09-06 06:32:00 PM kathyhughes Just make sure that you spend every penny!
2016-09-06 06:32:04 PM bestkat4u yes
2016-09-06 06:32:15 PM megansnider we tyr to find volunteers for as many enertainment things as possible
2016-09-06 06:32:16 PM sharonrwaltz about 200 beds between IL, PCU, and two skilled nursing wings
2016-09-06 06:32:16 PM chaplaindeb I know. Use it or lose it. My ED told me to always be about $40 over.
2016-09-06 06:32:20 PM slittle i do love oriental trading. they can be a lifesaver
2016-09-06 06:32:21 PM elimazeg Yeah budget is a pain in the neck
2016-09-06 06:32:23 PM katierdale yeah I spent every penny and then some and now I'm paying for it
2016-09-06 06:32:29 PM dianajohnson A QUARTER A DAY FOR THE RESIDENTS IT IS SAD
2016-09-06 06:32:30 PM megansnider enertanment is SO expensive but SUCH a loved part of our eveings
2016-09-06 06:32:31 PM christina12 yeah are the best
2016-09-06 06:32:39 PM bestkat4u and i tell you if i didn't have hospice and other groups i woild be crazy
2016-09-06 06:32:44 PM kathyhughes Good idea Deb
2016-09-06 06:32:44 PM chaplaindeb Oh, and Bingo prizes. Bingo prizes bury me some months.
2016-09-06 06:32:46 PM cindyc I have a thousand a month budget for 88 beds
2016-09-06 06:32:49 PM jessicab also girl scouts and boyscouts are great!
2016-09-06 06:32:51 PM dbaxter My supervisor is in charge of the budget for about 212 residents. We don't have a monthly amount to use but we go to our supervisor and she either says yes or no to buying supplies.
2016-09-06 06:33:11 PM dianajohnson ASSISSTED LIVING RIGHT CINDYC
2016-09-06 06:33:12 PM mcurtis512 Bingo and big events takes or budget
2016-09-06 06:33:17 PM chaplaindeb I report directly to the ED, so I don't have a "supervisor" But my ED is awesome.
2016-09-06 06:33:19 PM jackiebl wow cindy that sounds like a lot
2016-09-06 06:33:23 PM katierdale cool dbaxter. that makes it easier
2016-09-06 06:33:24 PM saraurb a lot of our staff donate things like old costume jewelry, picture frames, etc for the bingo prizes!
2016-09-06 06:33:31 PM deb4321 How longs does this chat last ?
2016-09-06 06:33:36 PM cindyc Rehab and skilled
2016-09-06 06:33:39 PM mcurtis512 yeah our staff does too
2016-09-06 06:33:39 PM bestkat4u my total is 1700 but its split for supplies and food
2016-09-06 06:33:40 PM kathyhughes 1 hour
2016-09-06 06:33:49 PM katierdale yeah ask for donations from residents or staff for free bingo prizes
2016-09-06 06:33:52 PM deb4321 Ok
2016-09-06 06:33:57 PM christina12 we do donations too
2016-09-06 06:33:59 PM elimazeg My ED is a little bit chiper
2016-09-06 06:34:00 PM chaplaindeb Ours too. All sorts of stuff turns up in my office. If somebody says "What's this?" and the answer is "I dunno," the reply is "Let's give it to Activities!"
2016-09-06 06:34:06 PM katierdale otherwise, get the residents to put in dimes or quarters per card per game...they will circulate
2016-09-06 06:34:18 PM bestkat4u hospice is great for donations
2016-09-06 06:34:24 PM elimazeg But he is really good person
2016-09-06 06:34:29 PM chaplaindeb What does hospice donate?
2016-09-06 06:34:34 PM jackiebl when i ask for donations i always get junk that no one wants lol
2016-09-06 06:34:39 PM bestkat4u they help a lot and we have 5 different ones
2016-09-06 06:34:51 PM cindyc We have several hospices to donate prizes and snacks
2016-09-06 06:34:53 PM dianajohnson JACKIEBL I FEEL YOU
2016-09-06 06:34:53 PM auazuibke0114 i know bugdeting it's really a good idea for those kind of events.
2016-09-06 06:34:56 PM kathyhughes Then its time to make a list of what you want
2016-09-06 06:34:57 PM bestkat4u time money bingo prizes
2016-09-06 06:34:59 PM slittle dollar tree is starting to get nicer products in
2016-09-06 06:34:59 PM pbaines2 My residents pay a pretty penny to live at our facility;so I really feel they should not have to pay anything additional.
2016-09-06 06:35:04 PM chaplaindeb I get the basics from donations, but I have to spring for candy and "Manly prizes"
2016-09-06 06:35:09 PM dianajohnson JUNK PEOPLE DONATE JUNK!
2016-09-06 06:35:15 PM megansnider we havea most loved items list that e share when people ask what they can donate
2016-09-06 06:35:21 PM saraurb hospice companies in our area are ALWAYS willing to help out with programs! they actually get pretty involved, especially for veterans day events
2016-09-06 06:35:26 PM megansnider and a most loved items from the dollar store list - with pics, it is SO useful
2016-09-06 06:35:32 PM aguison thank you all for the wonderful ideas. Goodnight!
2016-09-06 06:35:37 PM kathyhughes I had a monthly list and would always get the things that I needed
2016-09-06 06:35:41 PM jackiebl i love the dollar tree
2016-09-06 06:35:42 PM katieb I have cupons for free hand massages, hair salon, make overs, and such.
2016-09-06 06:35:43 PM katierdale if they pay a pretty penny I'm sure they wouldn't mind finding $2 to play bingo and win $8-10 pots
2016-09-06 06:35:45 PM bestkat4u yes ours too saraurb
2016-09-06 06:35:51 PM anitas dollar tree is my favorite for bingo prizes
2016-09-06 06:35:57 PM aguison left the chat room
2016-09-06 06:36:00 PM cindyc The dollar tree is my baby
2016-09-06 06:36:03 PM hayesmsthing enter the chat room
2016-09-06 06:36:09 PM chaplaindeb Our facility is 80% Medicaid...I can't charge anybody anything.
2016-09-06 06:36:16 PM katieb The dollar tree is a life saver
2016-09-06 06:36:20 PM dianajohnson DOLLAR TREE ROCKS! LOL
2016-09-06 06:36:23 PM deb4321 I always plan my monthly events in advance that way I can get a figure of what it will cost and keep it for the next year that way I have a place to start.
2016-09-06 06:36:25 PM megansnider hahah
2016-09-06 06:36:26 PM elimazeg Mine too chapindeb!
2016-09-06 06:36:28 PM dbaxter I find it takes forever to get some supplies because my supervisor also has to go out an purchase anything that we cannot get at the dollarstore.. So sometimes I end up rescheduling activities due to not having the supplies in time
2016-09-06 06:36:32 PM katierdale yeah medicaid i can understand you don't want to charge the residents
2016-09-06 06:36:36 PM pbaines2 These are memory care residents.
2016-09-06 06:36:39 PM bestkat4u minw too cindy
2016-09-06 06:36:40 PM kathyw yes my residents wouldnt pay anything
2016-09-06 06:36:46 PM megansnider we dont charge either
2016-09-06 06:36:47 PM auazuibke0114 yes with donation and fundraising you can get more money
2016-09-06 06:36:47 PM bestkat4u mine
2016-09-06 06:36:59 PM jackiebl mine wouldnt pay either
2016-09-06 06:37:03 PM pbaines2 My residents pay out of pocket.
2016-09-06 06:37:05 PM saraurb i wonder if any beauty school (sorry for the last of a better terms) but i wonder if they would be willing to come in for like hand massages, manicures, updo practice and other things as just practice with the residents
2016-09-06 06:37:19 PM slittle that is an excellent idea
2016-09-06 06:37:21 PM katierdale saraurb good idea
2016-09-06 06:37:27 PM bestkat4u we also have a loose change jar by the door for donations
2016-09-06 06:37:27 PM hayesmsthing some will you just have to call around
2016-09-06 06:37:28 PM christina12 ii have done that before
2016-09-06 06:37:30 PM slittle but i would worry about waivers
2016-09-06 06:37:35 PM kathyhughes There are facilities that have beauty schools come in
2016-09-06 06:37:44 PM deb4321 Yes try the beauty college
2016-09-06 06:37:50 PM megansnider we have a school come in and help with makeovers on spa day
2016-09-06 06:37:55 PM auazuibke0114 yes some residents don't really have money to pay
2016-09-06 06:37:57 PM jackiebl i dont know sara -i thought about that before but we dont have one close
2016-09-06 06:37:57 PM megansnider SO MUCH fun and the ladies and gents from the mall
2016-09-06 06:38:04 PM megansnider the like belk make up ladies
2016-09-06 06:38:07 PM chaplaindeb I do take a quarterly outing to the bingo hall where residents can play all day for $7. HAHA! I never even stopped to consider what I would do if someone actually WON. Last time one of the residents won $400 and I was like "Ummmm, now what?"
2016-09-06 06:38:08 PM megansnider they will volunteer most of the time
2016-09-06 06:38:14 PM saraurb i will definitely have to look into that!
2016-09-06 06:38:15 PM katierdale kathyhughes do you know if for profit run facilities can fundraise or not?
2016-09-06 06:38:22 PM cindyc Beauty schools sounds like a great idea
2016-09-06 06:38:25 PM jackiebl i get tired of painting nails! anybody else?
2016-09-06 06:38:26 PM bestkat4u we get about 30 a week in loose change thats bingo prizes
2016-09-06 06:38:27 PM hayesmsthing lol
2016-09-06 06:38:34 PM mcurtis512 what kind activities do guys do for when your pouplation is lower level
2016-09-06 06:38:36 PM slittle For outings our Resident Council pays. It helps
2016-09-06 06:38:40 PM katieb No beauty schools near us
2016-09-06 06:38:41 PM hayesmsthing i love nailcare!!
2016-09-06 06:38:45 PM auazuibke0114 i do manicure myself for my residents
2016-09-06 06:38:51 PM deb4321 And we do glammer photos and I make christmas cards out of them to give to their family
2016-09-06 06:38:59 PM dbaxter YEs jackiebl! I paint nails all the time it seems but the residents love it
2016-09-06 06:39:00 PM sharonrwaltz yes, fundraisers are really helpful. we do a lot of bake sales. we also have residents who make crafts and sell them to raise money. it really touches me how dedicated our residents are to helping each other.
2016-09-06 06:39:04 PM chaplaindeb My Assistant balks at nail painting. The fumes get to her. So when I hired another one I hired an aesthetician/nail art lady.
2016-09-06 06:39:07 PM bestkat4u sing alongs manicure sorting
2016-09-06 06:39:08 PM katierdale painting nails relaxes me, but yeah it's starting to get uneconomical - like me painting eveyrone's nails limits what we can do
2016-09-06 06:39:11 PM mcurtis512 i do the nails for the residents
2016-09-06 06:39:17 PM hayesmsthing Im tired of calling bingo numbers
2016-09-06 06:39:20 PM dianajohnson MY FOR PROFIT FACILITY CANNOT FUND RAISE
2016-09-06 06:39:26 PM bestkat4u me too hayes
2016-09-06 06:39:30 PM christina12 i am over bingo and they want it more lol
2016-09-06 06:39:31 PM chaplaindeb My for-profit facility can.
2016-09-06 06:39:31 PM megansnider we do nailstoo - manicur monday!
2016-09-06 06:39:32 PM haliea we have nail shopee once a week sometimes every other.. they love it!
2016-09-06 06:39:39 PM megansnider manicure monday) *
2016-09-06 06:39:44 PM bestkat4u mine too christina
2016-09-06 06:39:48 PM mcurtis512 what selling food to the staff and familes
2016-09-06 06:39:54 PM katieb We have fabulous fingernails
2016-09-06 06:39:54 PM katierdale haysmsthing i got tired of calling bingo numbers but now I do it everyday practically - i had to get over that
2016-09-06 06:39:54 PM jackiebl fancy nail friday here
2016-09-06 06:40:06 PM chaplaindeb Nails on Saturday for church.
2016-09-06 06:40:07 PM slittle Instead of bingo you can try pokeno
2016-09-06 06:40:09 PM cindyc They love some bingo
2016-09-06 06:40:09 PM hayesmsthing everyday!!!!! wow
2016-09-06 06:40:09 PM katierdale not that i have to have bingo everyday
2016-09-06 06:40:11 PM sharonrwaltz i'm constantly doing manicures, because our nurse aides don't usually make time for it. it's fun, but i don't like that they are becoming dependent on activities to do nailcare, because it isn't our responsibility.
2016-09-06 06:40:18 PM anitas nail spa with music and tea
2016-09-06 06:40:28 PM katierdale sharon i hear you
2016-09-06 06:40:33 PM auazuibke0114 yes doing BINGO can be a bit boring atimes
2016-09-06 06:40:40 PM megansnider we are allowed to file and paint but not cut nails
2016-09-06 06:40:48 PM katierdale lol yeah but they love it - i guess it's the people pleaser in me
2016-09-06 06:40:51 PM haliea fun food wednesdays are my favorite.. where we make them pop corn, snow cones, fair food, or anything like that.
2016-09-06 06:40:52 PM mcurtis512 me to megan
2016-09-06 06:40:55 PM slittle same, file and paint only
2016-09-06 06:41:00 PM mrsb2164 My elders get in fights at bingo!!
2016-09-06 06:41:03 PM tvs320 thats not the only thing that we do that isnt our responsibilty
2016-09-06 06:41:05 PM bestkat4u we do bingo 3 time a week and vfw once a week
2016-09-06 06:41:07 PM hayesmsthing I have two fulltime and two paarttime yet my residents only want me to call the numbers. smh
2016-09-06 06:41:09 PM chaplaindeb Bingo is practically a full-contact sport. Heaven help you if you call an N number when threy're doing an X.
2016-09-06 06:41:11 PM mrsb2164 ruthless i tell ya
2016-09-06 06:41:11 PM kathyw bingo does get old , but we are there to make them happy and bingo makes them happy
2016-09-06 06:41:15 PM saraurb luckily we have a CNA in the activities department, so she is able to cut the nails and then the rest of the staff can paint and design
2016-09-06 06:41:19 PM jackiebl yes sharon i agree! it's my job! i refused to do toenails the other day-that's what the podiatrists are for
2016-09-06 06:41:24 PM auazuibke0114 really fight
2016-09-06 06:41:27 PM pbaines2 We have a salon in our facility and the residents sign up for services.
2016-09-06 06:41:30 PM chaplaindeb I am the CNA in my department.....
2016-09-06 06:41:31 PM sharonrwaltz thanks, katie! they really do love it.
2016-09-06 06:41:33 PM christina12 I wish i had a cna in activities we need one bad
2016-09-06 06:41:34 PM hayesmsthing full contact sport, lol
2016-09-06 06:41:41 PM chaplaindeb You have no idea...
2016-09-06 06:41:51 PM slittle keep the canes locked away during bingo
2016-09-06 06:41:53 PM elimazeg We have a hairdresser coming every Tuesday too
2016-09-06 06:42:05 PM megansnider we have a beauty shop on campus
2016-09-06 06:42:07 PM chaplaindeb They throw candy bars at each other!
2016-09-06 06:42:10 PM tvs320 my elders get in fights at bingo and balloon ball but i think its only because they do not understand others mental capacity
2016-09-06 06:42:11 PM megansnider they LOVE the hair ladies
2016-09-06 06:42:16 PM cindyc CNA in activities, WOW!
2016-09-06 06:42:17 PM katierdale lol slittle
2016-09-06 06:42:18 PM auazuibke0114 That's good elima
2016-09-06 06:42:26 PM bestkat4u whats funny about bingo is it takes them 15 minutes to pick somethibg
2016-09-06 06:42:29 PM chaplaindeb Sometimes I think they tick each other off to get candy thrown at them.
2016-09-06 06:42:30 PM hayesmsthing Our hairdresser fall under the nursing program for some reason but im not complaining
2016-09-06 06:42:35 PM kathyw o wow throwing candy thats crazy
2016-09-06 06:42:38 PM megansnider w hold off all prizes being picekd tillthe end of bingo
2016-09-06 06:42:45 PM mrsb2164 We are all CNA's in my activities department
2016-09-06 06:42:46 PM deb4321 I am also CNA on top of Acitivity and social
2016-09-06 06:42:53 PM sharonrwaltz we give everyone a prize for playing, but it takes the competition out of it. at least we don't have fights usually! :P
2016-09-06 06:42:59 PM christina12 triple threat lol
2016-09-06 06:42:59 PM hayesmsthing All cna's thats great!
2016-09-06 06:43:00 PM dianajohnson CNA HERE TOO
2016-09-06 06:43:03 PM megansnider same here sharon
2016-09-06 06:43:06 PM katierdale ok a little context: i do bingo because they are AL and can afford a quarter per game for a potential $3-5 pot on average. they are serious but they know I wont' let them play if they don't have the $
2016-09-06 06:43:13 PM auazuibke0114 good for you deb
2016-09-06 06:43:13 PM bestkat4u us too but still takes a lot of time at the end
2016-09-06 06:43:13 PM saraurb i wish our hair dresser did more! she can just about get the cut, color and perms right!!
2016-09-06 06:43:22 PM pbaines2 Our company requires each aide to do a 30 minute activity segment per day.
2016-09-06 06:43:31 PM dianajohnson IT IS REQIURED
2016-09-06 06:43:32 PM slittle excellent idea
2016-09-06 06:43:36 PM megansnider same here
2016-09-06 06:43:37 PM chaplaindeb I don't mind...until I go to the zoo and I'm the only CNA on a bus with 9 residents. I spend practically the whole day taking people to the bathroom and feeding people.
2016-09-06 06:43:38 PM hayesmsthing thats great Pbaines2
2016-09-06 06:43:39 PM pbaines2 yes.
2016-09-06 06:43:40 PM dianajohnson FOR OUR FACILITY
2016-09-06 06:43:42 PM megansnider it is awesome
2016-09-06 06:43:42 PM mrsb2164 wow nice pbaines
2016-09-06 06:43:44 PM elimazeg It is?
2016-09-06 06:43:52 PM bestkat4u yes
2016-09-06 06:44:08 PM elimazeg Wow I like that!
2016-09-06 06:44:22 PM cindyc All activity departments need a CNA

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