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Kelly avatar

Hi I'm waiting for my dbs to go through for my new role as an activities coordinator . could anyone give me any advice for when I do start. I am at the last stages so hopefully won't be too long

Susan avatar

Hi Kelly

I do not live in the United Kingdom so I am not sure of the policy

Perhaps you can ask this question in our Facebook group

https://www.goldencarers.com/activities-for-seniors-facebook-group/4782/

Martin avatar

Hi Kelly, I started about three months ago and I have learned that while it is always important to have a plan for what activity to run, it is also really important to be flexible according to which residents are in the room and what mood they are in.

Some residents will prefer things that make them think (newspapers, reminiscing, quizzes) others prefer more practical things (gentle exercise, crafts, baking). Make sure you are prepared for either.

Once you meet your residents and find out what they are like, it will get much easier.

Good luck!

Susan avatar

Hi Martin

Thank you for this information

Jean avatar

Hi Kelly, I agree with Martin, it is important to be flexible in your new role and it will make it less stressful if you have a 'backup' activity in 'your back pocket'. It is also important to find out what your residents like doing and to assess their ability so that you can make a program and adapt your activities to suit them. The program will grow naturally once you start getting to know your residents. Be patient.

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Stephanie Alexander

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!