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Annie
Diversional Therapist
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Queensland,
Australia
Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Wendy I couldn't agree with you more. I worked as Diploma qualified DT for 4 years in aged care and would have loved to stay and go further with qualifications. The only option was Associate Degree of...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Jenny, this is a hard one. Professionally, residents have the right to privacy: to keep information about themselves from being disclosed: only they can decide who, when and where to share their healt...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Thank you everyone for your replies. There is a confusing variety of wage rates which seem to depend solely on the workplace and the award they use: eg State Award, Enterprise Agreements, Award Wages...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi everyone. For those of you who don't mind, I was wondering what pay rates other Diversional Therapists have & whether they increase with experience. Myself: nearly 3 years experience; Diploma quali...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Teamwork seems to be a common problem at a lot of facilities. My suggestion is to befriend the staff (AINs, Kitchen, Cleaners etc), spend time with them and listen to their advice/suggestions. Peopl...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Kelly - I shop on E-Bay a lot for work resources; just search for "wooden jigsaw puzzles" and see what's on offer. There are nice wooden puzzles at shops called "Riverview Gifts Galore" and "Active...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
To Maryann - I work as DT in a 42 bed mixed needs residential facility and have 31 hours allocated Monday to Friday for DT duties + admin duties + shopping etc - it\'s very hard. No weekend work allow...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
http://yooyahcloud.com/VOLUNTEERSA/eISoYb/Books__merchandising_old_logo__for_web.pdf - This is a link to Volunteering SA where they have great volunteering badges $3.20 each you could give out to your...
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Annie
Diversional Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Hi Wendy - 20 volunteers is a wonderful asset to you! Ideas for presents: the usual wine/chocolates, petrol vouchers, small plants or cater a special lunch just for them. Also hand out certificates of...
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