I have only just started working as a Therapy Assistant, having studied for 6 months at TAFE, so very new to me. Loving it. I do have one question which I would love to get feedback on. Who's responsibility is it to cut residents nails? It seems to be a very grey area where I work - I understand that massage would be therapy but don't understand why it would be our job to cut nails and would love to know if this is standard in this industry.
Thank you so much for such an awesome resource and to everyone for sharing their ideas. It takes the pressure off and allows more time to be spent with the ones we are caring for who after all need our time more than anything else. I am looking forward to reading as much as I can get my hands on and finding ways to improve the lives of our valuable community members and bring some sunshine in. Much appreciated :)