phxville 0 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hey All, I am an Activities director in LTC. I have been at this facility for over a year now and I am about to have my annual meeting to discuss my raise. There are a few issues regarding this. First, I have no prior experience or training. I am working on my class so that I can be certified within a couple of months. Second, the administrator that hired me and has really appreciated my hard work was promoted and I am not sure if she will be involved in the decisions. And last but not least, since this is my first "real" job out of college, I have no idea how much to ask for. I feel like I have really flourished in this position and done a lot with the program around here so I want to set my goal pretty high but I also don't want to ask too much that they laugh in my face. I currently make $16.00 in PA. Anyone with any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig4172 0 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hello Phxville, I'm not sure of all the aspects of your job like residents, beds, and staff. To be honest with you no experience, 1 year of work, not being certified I wouldn't expect too much more then you’re making now. I mean right now you’re about what $33,000 -$35,000. In Pa that’s not bad for an Activities Director. I think they should be paid more because we are unappreciated in the nursing facilities. After Therapy we are all they have to keep them going. I'm sure I don't need to mention we hit every job too Nsg, Housekeeping, Dietary, Family members, I mean we are kind of all those. But the unfortunate thing we are look at by everyone else as the Bingo people. We know the truth Screw them all. So good luck with your raise talk I approve you getting more money. I'm a little higher then 35,000.000 but been here long time. Good luck Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phxville 0 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thanks for the advice Craig! Are you in PA too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_AggieTiff Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I am the worst at asking for money for myself. If I am asking for my residents or fundraising for another cfause...no problem...I will beg...but for myself it is hard. I am not sure about PA but in TX, and I am just going by what I have heard....I think the going rate for raises is 4%...so ask for 6% and all they can do is say no...lor meet you in the middle. That really does not sound like a lot but I am about the same pay scale as you and I got a 5% raise and it does help a little. I did not get my raise all at one time...I got part from the year end review and the other a few months later....but like I said, every little bit helps. we will never be millionairs in the activity business but I balance that with the fact I get to have so much fun and play all day (yes you can "play" and still be doing your job and helping the residents) and have harly any stress at all (compared to say...the nurses and marketing directors)...so I will take a low pay and have a great day instead of higher pay and have stress cruddy days. Tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tinki Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 I too would ask for a percent of your salary as a raise. Like Tiffany said go with 6% and they can always give you less. You should always ask for more that way they can come back with lower offer. Never sell yourself short, if you are doing a good job then they will want to keep you and just might give you what you deserve. Good Luck, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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