MANAGER'S INPUT

Staff new to working in group homes have an advantage.

You might think never working in a group home will put you at a disadvantage. One manager prefers someone new to the field. She's found out that a staff who has never worked in a group home is easier to train.

She discovered staff that is working in a group home for the first time, won't come in with bad habits. They learn the right ways from the beginning. Staff with no experience often ask a lot of questions instead of thinking they all ready know everything, so they learn about the residents, the home, and the company more quickly. She has noticed they also keep themselves busier in the group home during their shifts.

If you are an experienced staff and it's your first day, learn from some one new to group homes. Make a point to ask a lot of questions, keep yourself busy, and leave your bad habits at your last job.