Good morning everyone... I am a total newbie, I did a couple yrs as a care assistant back in 2005, but got a job as activities coordinator in a dementia/nursing home back end of June. I am based in the deme the dementia side of the home...most of our residents are in the late stages of dementia. Pre Covid I was a line dance instructor/choreographer and radio dj. I am looking forward to browsing the site and hopefully getting loads tips and advice and help to succeed and be an amazing activities coordinator. Since June we have been concentrating on the family outdoor visits. But from mon I am back k on activities as we are now allowed to let a select few vaulenteers in to supervise the visits.... i can't wait to get stuck into activities
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!
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I am a total newbie, I did a couple yrs as a care assistant back in 2005, but got a job as activities coordinator in a dementia/nursing home back end of June. I am based in the deme the dementia side of the home...most of our residents are in the late stages of dementia.
Pre Covid I was a line dance instructor/choreographer and radio dj.
I am looking forward to browsing the site and hopefully getting loads tips and advice and help to succeed and be an amazing activities coordinator.
Since June we have been concentrating on the family outdoor visits. But from mon I am back k on activities as we are now allowed to let a select few vaulenteers in to supervise the visits.... i can't wait to get stuck into activities