Hi all, Im new to this job sector. Does anyone have any hints and tips to be the best and help make a positive impact. I will be based between a residential and nursing home with some bed bound patients. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thank you
Molly
17th Sep 2018
Activity Professional & Writer
Welcome to this wonderful field Lea! The links Talita offered have been a great help to me, and sure they will help you. Also, be present with each of your residents, and know that our jobs are more than just keeping someone entertained we work to ensure these individuals have the highest quality of life. Best of luck!
Hi Lea, Im new to the job too, 7 months in and id really like to connect with other to share ideas, frustrations, successes etc. please feel free to email me [email protected]
I love this site, there is always an idea, quiz or craft that I can use or modify for my programs. After 35 years as an Activation Coordinator/Senior Facilitator, I am now semi-retired and running programs for individuals and small groups on Zoom (Mind Challenge/Theme Conversations & Your Story).
Love the forum idea and can see it being a real support to each other - wonderful to see the smiling faces, caring and positive attitudes that this field endangers!
Congratulations and thanks to the Golden Carers Team for a professional and well designed website that is internationally useful and user friendly!
Im new to this job sector. Does anyone have any hints and tips to be the best and help make a positive impact. I will be based between a residential and nursing home with some bed bound patients. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Here are some links that may be relevant:
https://www.goldencarers.com/10-ways-to-increase-activity-participation/4133/
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-motivate-residents-in-long-term-care/3742/
https://www.goldencarers.com/tips-for-one-on-one-visits-with-seniors/3843/
All the very best with your new job!