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Celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week (June 11-18)
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Thursday, June 11 kicks off the 32nd Annual National Nursing Assistants Week (June 11-18, 2009). Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, direct care workers, caregivers, certified nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel, orderlies, home health aides, or hospital attendants, provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff.
More than 2.5 million nursing assistants help elderly, frail, or chronically challenged persons live in nursing homes, their own homes, and other long-term care settings. They provide nearly 80 to 90 percent of the direct care received by clients in long-term care facilities, bringing patience, a caring attitude and wisdom to their practices.
Take time to recognize and honor nursing assistants’ hard work and dedication during National Nursing Assistants Week.
10 Great Ways to Appreciate the Nursing Assistant(s) in Your Life:
2. Send flowers and write a nice card saying why you appreciate them
3. Display a collage of photos, hobbies and interests of your NAs and put it in a prominent place
4. Bring in bagels, doughnuts or homemade treats
5. Schedule an awards ceremony and give out awards, like “Most Enthusiastic” or “Most Reliable”
6. Create a poster with “Thank You” notes from clients, their family members and staff
7. Enroll eligible Career Nurse Assistants as members in the National Network of Career Nursing Assistants
8. Plan a night out for your NAs by getting group discount rates to a theatre production or comedy show
9. Bring in a masseuse and help your NAs relax. Massage therapy school students offer free or very reasonable rates
10. Plan a staff appreciation potluck dinner and movie
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Discuss: How Are You Thanking Nursing Assistants During National Nursing Assistants Week?
w300mag
almost 3 years ago
2 comments
My wife is a Nursing Assistant and works very hard and does things that most of us would not do for our jobs.. And she does it for minimal pay... She deserves to be appreciated not only for what she does but for the Heart she puts into it... All CNA's need to be reconized and appreciated for what they do!!! I know I am very blessed to have someone with so much heart if and when I may need help!!!
This Artical is wonderful... I will pass it on!!!
lindafuller
almost 3 years ago
6 comments
I am a CNA and I think the nursing aids are the back bone of the nursing profession. I have never seen an appreciation week for CNA's and I think this is a great idea. I will surely pass this along!
NoNonsenseDr
almost 3 years ago
124 comments
As a retired healthcare professional, I can say that employee recognition, especially in the healthcare industry, is vital to the success of any organization.
Nursing assistants are constantly on their feet, working with people and responding to their client's every need. Any of these 10 ways are all great ideas in showing your appreciation. It's appreciation weeks like this that really help boost staff morale. Don't pass up this opportunity to say thanks!