Guest Jennifer Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hello, I am going to be starting in two weeks as an Activity Director in Arkansas. I have no prior experience and am trying to find out the regulations for activities, can you please help me out in finding this information. It is an assisted living with approximately 50 residents. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Minnie Mouse Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Hello, I am going to be starting in two weeks as an Activity Director in Arkansas. I have no prior experience and am trying to find out the regulations for activities, can you please help me out in finding this information. It is an assisted living with approximately 50 residents. thanks! Jennifer Freeman, congratulations!!! I am very happy for you! Hope they treat you well at GNH. Good Luck! P.S. They love Honey Buns and BINGO........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tishanne 0 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Congratulation, Jennifer! I am in Texas and am not familiar with Arkansas regs, so you really need to talk to your Administrator and get the specific information from her/him. You didn't say if you are certified, just no prior experience. You can call your community college and ask if they offer an Activity Director's course there. This class will help give you ideas of things to do with your residents and you will be surrounded by like-minded people as well as an experienced Activity Director (hopefully!) Just starting out...be open to ideas and suggestions by staff and residents. Look at past activity calendars by previous AD's. Ask your Resident Council President about some of the things they have really shown an interest in and pursue some of those -- that will at least get you in their good graces from the get-go! :-) Ask to see previous Resident Council minutes from meetings (either from your Administrator or Ombudsman.) Get to know your Ombudsman and get a feel of what he/she feels the residents particular needs are at your assisted living facility. Get to know some of the families and make all care plan meetings where you can get a better feel of the residents individually. Read care plan notes written from AD's of the past as you attend the meetings. You will do a great job...have fun!! Tishanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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