Hi all!
I have been the Activity Assistant for 7 years and have recently been promoted to the Activit Director position at a new facility owned by the same company!
The Current Director there will be retiring after a 20+ year career at this facility, so my presence will be a big adjustment for the residents and the staff members...
My Problem is this: This new Facility is under a "Watch" by the state Because of a serious nursing issue and because of this, the State will be visiting more that once a year for some time...Also, I will now be taking over a Department that many look down on! The Residents have been lacking motivation because unfortunately they are not used to being very active and many choose to stay in thier rooms or sit in front of the television! UGH!
Well sorry for being long winded here but I wanted to give an overall picture of my new place!
The Administration is "Cleaning House" and adding new Employees and Letting go of the Unproductive ones.
I will be Starting there as The Director February 24th and Wanted any Advice/Suggestions on what my first few steps should be?
Obviously one would be to have a meeting with my 2 full time Assitants who have been there for a few years already!
What would you suggest the first meeting with My Assistants entail?
And my first meeting with Resident Council Members?
I appreciate and Thank you for your help.