I have had a very busy workweek. I work a 4 days on 2 days off schedule normally, but recently I have had to put in extra hours due to a shortage of aides. Yesterday was Sunday. I went in for my scheduled 6am to 2pm shift and worked the following 2pm to 10pm shift as well. Then I came home, slept for about 6 hours and got up to go to work the 6 to 2 shift again. Needless to say, I am exhausted.
Mealtime at the nursing home is an interesting occasion to say the least. There are about 16 people that need to be fed or watched to make sure they eat. These people are seated around two large tables with aides on hand to assist. There is a woman who sits at these tables that is very outspoken. She comments on just about everything very loudly. If its cold she shouts, "Its colder than a witches titty in here!" If she wants more food she calls out, "Stab me a bite!" What has made me laugh the hardest at these times is what she shouted today. The was a gentleman sitting next to her today who is known for stealing food and drinks off of neighboring trays. We try to catch him every time but with so many residents and so few aides we aren't always successful. Today we almost missed him grab this ladies drink. When we stopped him she shouted, "He's a silly old fart!" The four feeding aides could not contain our laughter. You really need a sense of humor to do this job.
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