InstaDynaMite

I’ve only been there for about two months now but I do have a Great Aunt who is a resident and it’s really hard to see her mental state deteriorate and see how it affects her direct family as well

I appreciate it, but believe me, some of the residents who suffer from mental issues can be very hateful and abusive. It’s hard to care for someone who doesn’t want you there. It’s a fine line between mental and physical fatigue because some days you can be verbally berated and others can be the best of your entire career. Thank you

Is it in the picture or does it just say my name somewhere else

They can do what they want in public but the second they set foot on our resident’s home they would not be allowed in unless they wear a mask. Day shift is required to wear KN95s the entire 8 hour shift due to direct care

• I took a nursing class in high school and was given 30 days to train on the floor with other staff, I only took 19 -I’m not sure what kind of ratio you mean but there’s like 1 aide for maybe 15 or so residents. -Anyone suspected to have COVID is placed in droplet precaution and we are required to wear gown, gloves, mask, goggles, and a face shield. Anything brought into the room cannot be brought out. -We get tested every two weeks on payday with a noseswab even though a lot of us go against it because it has hurt 2 cooks and a nurse. We’d be fine with anything but the nose. And I personally disagree with this, but the residents can choose not to get the test even though they are the highest risk. -Most of the staff don’t really mind their shifts and don’t really talk about “burnout” but when I signed on they were already short staffed and someone recently quit because of the testing.

Hope that answered everything!