trixiedg 0 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I have a new assistant starting Monday and I have never had to go through the training process before. She is very young with no experience in LTC or anything else. She is very excited about her new job and I don't want to overwhelm her on the first day. I would like some ideas on how to get started if anyone has any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
march08 0 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I have a new assistant starting Monday and I have never had to go through the training process before. She is very young with no experience in LTC or anything else. She is very excited about her new job and I don't want to overwhelm her on the first day. I would like some ideas on how to get started if anyone has any. I would suggest that you introduce her around- and let her spend a day watching what you do. Then perhaps sit down and figure out with her, what she can do to alleviate some of your work. Start training her in those areas first, and then as time goes by familiarize her with most things so she can fill in when your’e not in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisabeth 0 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 My best advice in training a new assistant is to let her shadow and observe someone else doing activities for as long as it takes for her to be comfortable. Then, transition her by having her assist witih activities. The next step would be to observe her conducting her own activities, providing constructive feedback. Also, give her time and space to get to know the residents. I am an activities assistant new to LTC and did not receive adequate training (I was given books to read) . . . I just want to say the more hands-on you can be with her, the BETTER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenstar 0 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 In addition to what the others have said, I would also spend some time talking with her- getting to know her own likes and hobbies. Then incorporate those into your activity planning. Letting her lead or advise. She will feel comfortable and competent and therefore take ownership of the program. This in turn will give her confidence and understanding that I think will lead to a more qualified assistant. Also. keep a list either in your head or on paper somewhere of exactly what you want in an assistant. Review it periodically to make sure you are leading her to what you want her to be. It is easy to get off track or let some things go that may be small now, but in the future, would be a deal breaker. We are doing the same thing now with our new receptionist. What appeared to be boredom and having nothing to do at first has turned into laziness and sloppiness and since we never corrected it-and didn't see it for what it was- because we thought it would get better, has turned into a big problem now that we are having inspections coming up and we are having to go back through all of her work. Also, think back to how you were trained at first-- what was good advice- what helped and what hurt. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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