I managed to transition from my job in the uniform shop to an admin position in aged care. I am working full time this week to try to learn as much as I can then it's down to two days a week.
The young woman who is in the role now wanted to reduce hours so she will stop working tuesdays and thursdays and I will take those hours. Hello long weekends, I say!
So far there's just a mind blowing amount to learn and it's a bit overwhelming but I can do it.
So far there's just a mind blowing amount to learn and it's a bit overwhelming but I can do it.
This week a resident came to the office to speak to my colleague. I noticed the chaplain placed himself between the old man and the young woman. Interesting.
The old man asked if the administrator could call his son.
The reply was sweet and almost charming, a perfectly nice "I called but he didn't pick up"
There was a little grumbling about the miserable son and my colleague showed some steel when she said "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree"
There was a bit more chatter and then the old man pulled an envelope from his bag and handed it over "can you post this?"
It was addressed
NSW ART GALLERY
There were no other details and no stamp. I thought it was a very nice service for residents but wondered how much work was put into correcting addresses.
The old man said thanks and goodbye then wandered off.
My colleague opened a drawer full of similar envelopes and added the newest one to the pile.
Our letter writer has some dementia and writes strange notes, then adds the business card of the centre manager, who has taken a number of calls from confused or offended members of the public. So, no more posting things for *Pete.
*Name changed for the purpose of privacy and alliteration
Two days a week is an excellent compromise. Not in financial terms, perhaps, but in having some structure to each week. After I retired, I would wake up each morning and wonder what to plan for that day... ummm nothing :(
ReplyDeleteEven better if the job interests you.
oops sorry, Hels
DeleteA little challenging I would think Kylie. I am the chair of the tenants' committee in an independent seniors' residence but some tip over the edge into dementia. It's a delicate line we walk here. I call wellness checks now and again. It can be difficult to deal with and some can get aggressive.
ReplyDeleteWell done you on a two days a week work schedule.
XO
WWW