Last week we held interviews and together, the social worker and I chose 6 ladies who will be now caring for the girls. It was difficult having all three nannies (and my housekeeper, but thankfully she will come back in a couple of months) tell me in a short period of time that they would be leaving, but God has been faithful to provide others.
On Monday we held orientation, and I was exited to see how they all interacted, and seemed to be attentive to all we had to say.
Kimberly, the social worker, explaining the paperwork for when a new child comes.
I mostly sat. I actually don't remember standing. But the picture of me sitting was goofy, so this is what you get. :)
We played a communication game. One girl was blindfolded, and the other had to guide her with just her words to direct her to the right colour clothespin.
I explained later how important it is to really communicate with each other. This is a team job, and we need to communicate well to give our best care to the girls.
This week two new girls came each day for a day of practice, and today is the first day that the weekend team is now on their own! Of course I'm sticking close by, as there is a lot of new stuff, but trying to back off a little and let them learn as they go.
Please be praying for all of us, the girls, the new nannies, and myself, that we would all quickly and seamlessly adapt to working together. Thank you!
Funniest moment from practice days: I had showed them how to bath Marcy, and I was at the change table getting ready to put her onesie on. A previous nanny had already picked out clothes and left them on the table. The onesie was size newborn, so I held it up next to Marcy to see if it would still be long enough. I guess one of the ladies thought I didn't know what to do with it, as she jumped in and told me I had to undo the snaps as the bottom first. I wonder what she thought about her new boss who had worked as a pediatric nurse for two years, then a NICU nurse for five years, and now running a home for girls with special needs, and didn't even know how to put on a onesie!!!! I'd be scared if I were her. ;)
Welcome to the new staff of Treasures of God Children's Home!
