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Thanks for the replies everyone. Mostly my question was about whether I would be taken seriously as a candidate for such a job. Cloudysue, I know exactly what you're saying. As for the money, well...I know that it is significantly less, but I can't say that any sort of money can compensate for many of my frustrations of working on the floor (in the hospital and LTC). Plus, as I stated before-- I've pretty mcuh always worked part time as a nurse, so the pay cut would not be such a big deal. I would hope that I could get some sort of lunch break and get out of work on time as an activities assistant!

Honestly, this seems like one of those strange policies unique to LTC that is mostly about CYA rather than actual patient safety.

Hi everyone, Do you think it would be weird to apply for a job as an activities assistant? Would this be frowned upon (by potential employers). I'm an RN and have worked in LTC (skilled unit, actually) but I am thinking that the medication pass, the being tied to the phone, and the fax machine is just not for me. I quit my job over 6 months ago and have been dreading looking for a job because I really cannot say why any new nursing position would be any different for me. I realize that I would take a healthy pay cut. On the other hand, I've pretty much always worked part time because I cannot stand getting out late/having no breaks. And there is this: I've always been more interested in just talking with residents about their life, their interests, etc. That is not to say that I have no interest in the clinical aspect of the job, but med passes and interruptions and being rushed. I hate having people feel like something that they're a task I have to"get through". I also get tired of delegating. And don't get me started on the paperwork. And geez, the amount of medications people are on! I do like working with an older population. On the other hand, I don't have any artistic talent! Thanks in advance.