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.
We have been a member of Golden Carers for the past 5 years and honestly, it makes our lives here both easier and more interesting!!! The hours it saves us when planning activities for our residents result in delivering quality activities. Our residents love the word searches and crosswords and the armchair travels have brought happy memories of holidays. Thank you for all you do!
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