First and Seconday

I truly am thankful to all of you who sent me well wishes for my first day....as I needed it.
Me on the first day

Unfortunately my first day was not all I had hoped it would be. I had called the facility last Friday to see what time to arrive at first the Director told me anytime between 8 and 9 then he restated and said 8-8:30. He followed this up by saying that he may or may not be there when I arrive. So my initial reaction is "Oh goodie".

When I arrived on Monday at 8 it was as expected the Director was not there, but the Physical therapy assistant and the Certified Occupational therapy assistant were there. They were extremely helpful in getting me settled in. I found out that I am the only full time OT at this facility, they do have another OT that is part time between two facilities. When the director arrived an hour later he did not introduce himself to me, nor did he say hello. It was not until 3 hours later at 12 when I went over to him and introduced myself that he finally acknowledge me. Unfortunately this was not the only flub that the director and I had on Monday. I was scheduled to complete an evaluation which is not a big deal but no one had walked me through the paperwork. When I went over to ask the director about it I wasn't even able to get my questions out when he said quite flat and frankly " I know you have questions but after today your on your own" I was so angry I was about to break down but held it together long enough to respond to him" I will have questions as this is my first evaluation and no one has walked me through your paperwork" and then I walked away... Last but not least I was scheduled to leave at 4:30 and at 10 to I was still finishing my paperwork, He came over and instead of assisting me he says " You got a late start to that your not going to finish in time" he then proceeded to take the papers from me an fill in the areas verses sitting with me and making sure I was learning the paperwork.

Needless to say I went home and broke down a couple of times. But luckily I have such supportive friends and family and which has been so helpful these past few days. My mom sent me flowers for my first day which were beautiful and again almost made me cry in front of my new co-workers.


Debbie who is my recruiter at Cross Country the company that I am working for as also been a God send. After Monday I sent here an email to let her know what happen, not only did she call me the next day she also emailed . It is very refreshing to know that she is there if I need her.

The second day went much better as I had a game plan and knew what to expect. This rehab is like in the stone ages, very limited resources and the minutes we have to see people are crazy. Again it makes me so grateful for the companies that I have worked for I was truly bless to have the things that I did. This is going to be a very trying experience but one that will make me better for it.

That's it for now, I am still acclimating myself to Auburn and hopefully soon be out and about to wineries and what not. Again thank you all for your support and keep it coming!

Love You and Miss you Tons!
Kasey