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just got a few questions about working in one

think MO does and shes off work today so keep an eye out for her or pm her

love Bunny xx

thank you

yes julie I do

Glynisxxx

Hi Glynis I had a interview on Saturday and do staff ever sit down and talk to residents this home is for senile residents as I never worked in 1 before I asked what is done on a shift and she said feed and toilet runs nothing about interaction

.................woooooo i'd check it out a bit more. I work in an E.M.I. home and yes we do those things BUT we also spend time with the residents, talking , playing games, anything to occupy them.
We have a hairdresser come in once a week, and a lady comes in to do nails twice a week. Outside entertainment comes in, and for those that are able, we take to the shops in the village.


We have singing sessions, as well as dancing, some join in, maybe for just a few minutes, others watch, but enjoy(I hope).

Any help??


Glynisxxx

Julie I would advise you to ask for further details on proceedures within this home as interaction with patients /residents in nursing and care homes is extremely important.

Caring does not and should not be confined to feeding and toileting .

Best of luck

Lulli x

yes thanks I just had a bit of a shock when they showed me round seeing all the residents sitting on their own staff busy doing other things in the bedrooms this was 11.30 in morning could be just me as this all new head nurse seemed very old fashion as well she just spoke of feeding and tiolet runs

interaction is encouraged so much by everyone at my place.

How big is this place Julei, how many residents??


Glynisxxx

there was 30 to each unit..home was lovely and clean I remember when my nan was in one 10 years ago the smell was awful..another question how many staff should there be for 30 residents as you can see I have no experience in this field but think would like to give it a go they sending a letter to say if I got job

Mo there's a lot of us mad lot about..........lol


Glynisxxx

yes I mad I work with kids at moment think I will give it ago I must have looked like an idiot walking round there on saturday think me chin hit floor a few times I like to be kept busy all the time so could be just the job...12 hour shifts could be killer..

....Mo sit and drink tea??? I WISH............LOL


Glynisxxx

how long would it take to get a nvq 2 I got a nvq3 in childcare care home said all trainning done in house child care I had to go all over the place for certificates

Julie we have 20 residents all with dementia. We have 3 care staff on duty during the day on either 7-2 or 2-9 shifts. And there's 2 staff on at night between 9-7.

Is ok unless someone goes sick....................

Glynisxxx

this home is about 30 mins away do you know how long it would be in time for when your counted as being experience as there are other homes nearer to my house but they want experience

Got my nvq in house took longer than it should cos the assessor let us down big time and then left.

Julei phone them up and ask. Because you've worked with children it may help.

Glynisxxx

Mo you got that right girl...............

new laws, new ideas, new residents that may have different needs, regression of residents..............

And PAPERWORK...........just gets worse.....lol


Glynisxxx

if I get job will G I..you know what its like when you have a interview your mind goes blank I'm going to write down my questions I have as I know I had more to ask I think I was shocked at seeing the residents actually as I didnt know what to expect probably sounds stupid but it is a totally different enviroment to what I'v been use to ..think I could adapt dont know till you try I soppose ..thanks all replies been helpfull