Hi Owen, I hope you know you are an asset to your facility. You remind me of a quote: "There are two ways of spreading light - to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." Bless you!
Hi, Jessica, I am sorry you were put on duty without training. But don't panic; be kind, compassionate and patient to your clients while finding your way. Gather a group of clients each morning and use activities involving music, sing-along, ball games, quizzes. Soon enough you will get to know them well to make assessments of their social, cognitive, spiritual and cultural needs. If you have the opportunity to talk to other activity staff it would be very beneficial to you. It is really amazing the management of your facility didn't provide some training for you, I thought these days were gone. All the best of luck.
Hi Jenny, the tighter you make it the longer it lasts. Also, buy good quality plastic pouches. Ours lasted for about 7 months. Eventually, they leek through accidents.
Hi Sherry, I am glad it is working for you. Thank you for your feedback and your kind words. Here are other good words to try: Holidays, Cooperation, Temperature.
Thank you for all the wonderful ideas. Never disappointed when looking for inspiration when logging on to Golden Carers. We are so fortunate to have access to so many different ideas to use on a daily basis. Cannot thank you all enough for the wonderful work you do putting all those resources at our fingertips.
Raewyn Stollery Diversional Therapist United Kingdom
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