Bethany744 0 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I am about to leave my job and go back to college for special education. I would like to leave my residents something personal that they can remember me by. I have been taking a lot of pictures for my memory book for myself. Any ideas on a sentimental little thing i could do for them? They are quite angry that im leaving. I was hoping to ease the transition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonytineres 0 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 It is always tough when we leave 'our residents'... it is my professional opinion however that we often add pain to an already sad situation. Perhaps if you really want to 'leave' something you could purchase something you know the activity department needs and donate it i.e. a nice stereo, a new VCR/DVD unit or resource books. I am sure you love your residents and they certainly care deeply for you but I do think that sometimes we forget that the residents need our reassurance that all will be well in their world. The best gift you could give your residents (and the person who takes over your job) is to leave with dignity and class... say nothing bad about your facility, reassure the residents that the new activity director will be different than you but GREAT!, try not to cry, leave a tidy office with all forms, policies, staff schedules, special event schedules in place and for the new director AND... the most difficult don't return for a visit for at least six weeks. The residents need time to accept that you have moved on and the new director needs time for the residents/staff to accept him/her without the 'old director' popping in for a visit and reminding the residents of all the new director is not. This response may not have been the one you wanted... and some others on the site may not agree but my eleven years of experience has taught me a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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