Pennie 26 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hi All...I wanted to share an email I received from an AD in California, " I wanted to share with you my story. I have spent the past 33 years as an Activity Director in Long Term Care. I first began as a Psych Aide at Coffeyville Memorial Hospital in Kansas, in 1976. ...about one year later I moved back to California to work at Birdhaven Christian Convalescent Hospital in Downey, Ca. From there I worked at Starting Point of Orange County, then on to Mt. Olivette Care Center in Carmichael, Ca. From there I went to El Camino Convalescent Hospital, and so on...... so many times the company would change hands...change Administrators, change policies....as much as I loved it all, it was very hard work. Getting close to people and blessing them on their journey home, the demands of the state, and or Administration. I did take breaks in between to raise four children and some time out for me. I am back in the field now, with all the same challenges except I am an Activity Coordinator II, part-time, for Catholic Healthcare West. I am also attending The California Institute of Healing, Arts and Science, to Graduate in May with my Holistic Health Degree. I completely understand the challenges of our work. Now my goal in life is to help people not get there!! Help them acheive a ripe old age thru Hollistic Health. My heart goes out to those in the medical field...patients, families, friends and staff! Medina AD 1976-2009 Natomas, California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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