Venitaf 0 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 Does anyone else wonder how the act dept can get credit for the work they do without seeming to brag How do you call the Admin attention to all you do! When other dept heads practically live in his office and meeting are scheduled when the ad has major activity happening Does this happen to others or am I being overly sensitive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennie 26 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 The Activity Director has more power than any other dept. in the facility.. Much like the most popular kids in school...everyone wanted to be in the popular crowd...why because there was always something going on, it was fun, it was the place to be.. the activity dept should be busy, with volunteers, with visitors, with residents just hangin out, it is the only place they can go to be safe from the meds and the bathing and the hoarding and the feeling of confinment. Your newslettler should be your weapon and your address list your reach. Churches, schools (anyone in charge of school Clubs), Grocery stores, womens clubs, mens clubs, Ambulance Companies (huge contributors, alot of time to volunteer) City Hall, Sheriffs precinct planning commitee (they are always looking for groups and activities to host in their halls, they will provide buses for outings keep em mentioned in your newsletter) Newpapers,.... give evertyone a quick listing and mention any local organization and send em a Newletter. Always mention in the news you are look for help and volunteers for upcoming events, please Call.... Have business cards made to hand out to the local florists, grocery store, dept stores, bakerys, doughnut shops... make your dept the place to be, not from your bragging but because you are the most popular kid in the school.... The familiy members will come to you first, the residents will regard you as their best friend, the closest thing they have to the way life used to be. The power will come in the power to fill the beds, keep the facility full, the enrollement on a waiting list. All from word of mouth throughout the community, your Administrator will be praised by corporate, and you will be the most valuable dept in the facility, your budget will increase, your work force will be adjusted, things will be as you deserve. Trust me... I have worked as a consultant for 11yrs and I have taught this, preached this and seen the results. ... When you are good at something, you wont have to tell a sole... good luck Pennie ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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