Sandra, this is not an uncommon situation to be short handed, everyone is. My facility does the same thing but they have hired 2 part time people that are not CENAS and can not really be pulled to the floor for direct care. maybe you could talk to the powers that be and remind them that recreation department is suffering and pass along the idea of hiring at least one part time person that could fill in.
What an amazing site with so many activities to stimulate our elderly people and to make them enjoy the togetherness of everything you offer as activities. I am from South Africa, Johannesburg and being part of such a huge "population" of carers having the same Purpose in mind, is a huge priviledge to me! I am the Nursing Manager of a Retirement home and keep on encouraging my residents to participate in this journey made possible by you. Thank you, you are such an inspiration!
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