Try this on for size.... I am the chef of our facility and during a staffing crisis I TOOK the activities director role, and have held them both ever since. I have spent a lifetime getting to know my residents and relating to them on a personal level. And frequently utilize the rest of our staff here as well. I personally feel that having everyone involved in activities helps the residents to look at us all as more of a family rather than "Oh he's the cook. And she's the aid. And that's the guy that plays games." It makes for a very well rounded homelike environment, and less of an institutional feel.
I just renewed my membership and going into my second year. When I got the notification that my first year was expiring, I knew I had to renew, there was no doubt in my mind. GoldenCarers is PRICELESS! As a DJ and mobile entertainer for over 38 years much of my business is with assisted living facilities and GoldenCarers has taken it above and beyond my competition. It always has something useful and too many to point out. I could no imagine running my business without GoldenCarers. You guys ROCK!
Lenny Lerro DJ and Mobile Entertainer United States
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