Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
#6886
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
My mother is in a residential nursing home.
One of the staff there is the Activities Person, or as the residents call her, the Play Lady.
I asked her today about her job and it is mainly activities, games, vicars visit, bringing in the pet rabbit, wheeling old folks up the road (and back) a bit, chatting.
She does chip in with meal serving and general daytime assist but not in the personal care / hygiene aspect.
Her training is arranged through the nursing home management.
I notice also that the cleaning staff also chip in with meal service and such and will assist folks to move about if they need a supporting hand.
One of the staff there is the Activities Person, or as the residents call her, the Play Lady.
I asked her today about her job and it is mainly activities, games, vicars visit, bringing in the pet rabbit, wheeling old folks up the road (and back) a bit, chatting.
She does chip in with meal serving and general daytime assist but not in the personal care / hygiene aspect.
Her training is arranged through the nursing home management.
I notice also that the cleaning staff also chip in with meal service and such and will assist folks to move about if they need a supporting hand.
#6887
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Thank you Fish, I do. Hope everything has cleared up with you. Surprised when you said you had this problem in an overcast area. Is that common?
#6888
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Yipeee, I'm getting closer. Carpet has arrived at the warehouse, of course the man said I'll call you back as soon as the installer gets back in and book a day to install, phone rings, Dh's friend, yak yak yak later and the carpet shop is now closed for the day. I wanted it all arranged right now!!
#6889
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Activities staff" some were staff and aome volunteers. There were no educational qualifications need just a willingness and patience to work with the elderly
#6890
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
I wouldn't think it's common, but the dermatoligists office was always busy when I went, its not always overcast here, we get sun too, I work outside so that's an issue.
This was a few years ago, lets say I'm always on the lookout and hope I don't have that problem again, it cost me a few grand.
I now wear hats on sunny days and use the Highest spf sun lotion I can find, here we can get 100 spf.
#6891
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
http://www.countrycourtcare.com/homepage.php
I think a direct approach may be the better route.
When I've asked people about their jobs they tend to get a bit cautious and tight lipped. Not that I suspect they have anything to hide but 1. too many exposé of retirement homes has caused official statements only and 2. I come across as a bit officious in my manner which fuels their caution to questions.
#6892
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
J.J (June) has recently had a benign growth on her forehead hairline possibly from sun exposure. She had local day surgery to remove it.
#6893
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http://jobs.scotsman.com/job/activit...803?src=search
#6894
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
I had no idea we'd be in for this much snow - the weather this winter has been like New York although the snowfalls are not as deep and don't often require digging out the drive.
#6895
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
FYI here is the advertisement from yesterday's local paper for that type of job.
http://jobs.scotsman.com/job/activit...803?src=search
http://jobs.scotsman.com/job/activit...803?src=search
#6896
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Not the weather we're having at the moment though - it's snowing AGAIN with more forecast tomorrow. Where I'm renting, it's not too bad, but we bought a house up in the hills and can't get up there to meet the carpet fitters.
I had no idea we'd be in for this much snow - the weather this winter has been like New York although the snowfalls are not as deep and don't often require digging out the drive.
I had no idea we'd be in for this much snow - the weather this winter has been like New York although the snowfalls are not as deep and don't often require digging out the drive.
#6898
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Tonight will be the last night of broadcasting from BBC Broadcast House. BBC 4 is airing a special this evening @ 8.30pm which is billed as a trip down memory lane. Hope those that are not yet back can pick this up on their various devices.
Don't forget, Foyle's War returns this Sunday on ITV. I'll be watching that after one hour of Corrie. There is some "important" football game on tonight, so Corrie has been bumped to Sunday.
Don't forget, Foyle's War returns this Sunday on ITV. I'll be watching that after one hour of Corrie. There is some "important" football game on tonight, so Corrie has been bumped to Sunday.
#6899
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Tonight will be the last night of broadcasting from BBC Broadcast House. BBC 4 is airing a special this evening @ 8.30pm which is billed as a trip down memory lane. Hope those that are not yet back can pick this up on their various devices.
Don't forget, Foyle's War returns this Sunday on ITV. I'll be watching that after one hour of Corrie. There is some "important" football game on tonight, so Corrie has been bumped to Sunday.
Don't forget, Foyle's War returns this Sunday on ITV. I'll be watching that after one hour of Corrie. There is some "important" football game on tonight, so Corrie has been bumped to Sunday.
#6900
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I console myself by thinking at least it is not ice hockey or American football which drag on for 3 hours.