What Type Of Person Thrives In The Nursing Home Industry, According To A Director Of Recruitment At OPCO Skilled Management
Dylan, Director of Recruitment at OPCO Skilled Management, highlights the demanding nature of the nursing home industry, stating that success requires "very resilient" and "hardworking" individuals. The work environment presents challenges such as dealing with "residents with behavioral issues" and navigating "false allegations," necessitating thorough investigations and potential suspensions of staff.
Resilience, Hardworking, Problem-Solving, Stress Management, Ethical Dilemmas
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Dylan Nowe
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Video Highlights
1. Resilience is crucial in this industry due to challenging resident behaviors and potential false allegations.
2. Hard work is essential for navigating demanding situations and maintaining a high level of care.
3. Administrators face potential suspension following abuse or neglect reports, highlighting the need for thorough investigation and due process.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
They have to be very resilient and hardworking. Working in a nursing home isn't easy, as residents can sometimes have behavioral issues. They might be aggressive or demanding.
Some residents try to abuse narcotics, asking for more Vicodin or other prescriptions they shouldn't be given. They may also lie or make false allegations.
For example, one of my administrators was recently suspended due to a false allegation. If there's a report of neglect or abuse, we must suspend the administrator and investigate thoroughly to ensure it's cleared. That's probably the best answer I can give.
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