My husband was in the same SNF/Rehab facility 5 weeks late last year, 3 weeks a couple weeks later and 5 days Respite 2 months ago. The same LVN (she’s an awesome lady) gives him her attention over and above the CNA’s (who change constantly and don’t seem to like the job). I’d like to give her a little gift to say thank you as he is going in again for Respite Dec 4. 🥰🥳👍💃🏻
You can ask the facility what the policy is.
BUT...
I think in addition to a monetary gift if that is what you want to do. Give the Nurse a well written not of appreciation. Also send the same letter of appreciation to the management of the facility so that it gets into the Nurses employee file. This may help when she is up for a raise or better hours, or her choice of holidays off, or working holidays for the extra pay.
Please do not forget the rest of the staff, even though they constantly change and may or may not like their job these are people that are caring for your Loved One. A little sweetness goes a long way. Bring a tray of cookies or a selection of cheese and cold cuts and rolls or bread. A large box of candy to be shared with all. Trust me you will be remembered.
And not that it needs to be said...smile and greet everyone when you go to visit. Even the person moping the floor, delivering a meal, they all in some way come in contact with your LO.
1. Buy a gift card to a local Grocery Store for $25 and put it inside a nice card with a lovely note.
2. Buy some snacks for the groups of Aides/Nurses - maybe $10-20 worth and put them out with a card saying it's from your Husband, when he arrives.
3. Write a glowing letter of commendation to the Nurse's Supervisor and to the CEO of the facility.
So if excessive and that isn’t much to be classed that it could be seen as a bribe to get preferential treatment- staff are supposed to register all gifts
taking into account that - friends k. Your budget a small shop gift token
I usually lol £25 voucher into a thank you card - one of those that allows you to buy from
many shops
it’s not excessive or even a fiver
it’s the thought that counts
(some will accept; some might not).
Amount is a very personal decision.
Gift cards are nice although so many go unused.
There is (or used to be ?) a law that says that gift cards never expire, even if they have a date on them.
A massage is always nice. And may be a major treat for a LVN - a person on their feet all day, too. Gena
Also--I second the suggestion of giving food, if there is a no gifts policy.
Perhaps contacting her boss and saying you want to do something special for her, since she is "an awesome lady" might allow you to find out their policy on gifts plus allow you to praise her directly to her boss.
I'm happy for you and your husband that you found someone so awesome!
My MIL was in an awesome LTC facility for 7 years. We would give the Activities Director a large GC to a local restaurant so that they could treat themselves to a lunch together (and we let the other floor staff know so there was accountability). The admins seemed to have no problem with this, but is was a faith-based non-profit facility so maybe they were more flexible on gifting policies.