i am having a problem with some of my co-workers, when a resident in their 90's or 100 years old ask me to rub their feet because they ache or their neck i have no problem helping them because i would want someone to help my parents if they ask. My co-workers think that its asking too much of them. What do you think?
Carol
YOU ARE EXTRA SPECIAL AND DO NOT CHANGE
LOL, on the bringing her down to the desk!! Silence truly is golden!
In our work lives, regardless of the industry in which we may work, there are always a few of our co-workers who want us to "dummy- down" to the level of average, or, sub-standard performance that they have chosen to deliver to their customers and to their employer. In my opinion, that is all about peer pressure, and some root of bitterness being allowed to grow in those who seek to curtail superior resident care by their colleagues.
I do not work in long-term care, but you better believe that I am caring for my Mom in my home with the little touches that mean a lot to her. Rubbing her feet each night with lotion, just as I do when I assist her with her daily shower is a little detail that I know she used to do for herself when she could bend, stretch, and reach that far without being physically uncomfortable or in pain.
Keep caring and I do love your sharing, Paleena. If only the long-term care industry had Paleena clones as far as the eye could see, I would be one happy family member! As far as I am concerned even one uncaring staff person is one uncaring staff person too many in an industry entrusted with the care and well-being of those who are most vulnerable and dependent in our society. Your sharing made my Sunday! Hugs to you.
I was fortunate enough to be able to put my parent's in a great community. Also thanks to my father for providing the finances to do so. I still cannot be in the same room with my mother for more than 10 minutes. But I never fail to check on her health, get reports from the aides, talk with staff and observe interactions with staff and clients.
I thank God for the staff that loves on my parents. That the staff is able to lovingly distract them from the things I find very stressful. I do show I care by laughing with the staff. Asking how their day is and listen to their frustrations. Why? Because I can relate to them. My love for my parents is very different from many of you, but what I do is never forget my parents regardless of how difficult they are.
Thank you to those who do it 24/7 and for those whose job it is to provide the 24/7 for others who cannot. My gratitude is definitely endless and my prayers abound. Thank you!
I absolutly love my job and wouldn't do anything else.
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