Lucy P Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I have a member of staff who has a personal hygiene problem After many comments from parents and staff the manager took her to one side and sensitively informed her that she had a body odour problem. The member of staff in question walks a fair distance to work so it was suggested she may like to store fresh clothes at nursery to change into. Although a little upset the member of staff was glad she had been informed. Now... this was before Christmas and the member of staff still smells as bad, the manager approached her today to find out how come it hadn't got better and the member of staff was quite upset as she says she washes herself and her clothes and brushes her teeth more often now. My problem is this.... it appears that, even now, her level of cleanliness is much lower than most peoples expectations, but how can i tell her this. I feel, as the nursery director, i must now step in as the smell is quite offensive. Any suggestions of how to solve the problem but to remain sensitive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I was just wondering - I know BO can be fairly clear in it's cause, but is there maybe something underlying here? I worked somewhere once where there was a member of staff who ended up having a medical problem ? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I do sympathise Lucy P we have a nerw member of staff with the same problem some days are worse than others and its not horrendous but staff are beginning to comment...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 You might find some of the suggestions in this forum helpful. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Excellent thank you Beau ..your a diamond. im the manager though - responsibilty down to me !!!!!! oh gosh might go along the lines of writing a memo to all staff eeeeekkkk ( love my job) :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy P Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Thanks for your replies The member of staff in question visited the docs today.. who said there was no underlying medical problem So in her words basically 'its tough' and its 'my problem' if i think she smells Is she breaching the personal appearance policy by coming to work smelly and having unbrushed teeth?? This is absolutely not the route i would like to take but maybe taking disciplinary action will make her realise how important this issue is Love my job too Hali (Just like to add, how must the parents feel having someone caring for their children when she doesn't have the first clue about caring for herself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Well, thanks for considering my offering..... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 well i think to start with i'll write a letter to all staff about dress code etc and see if that helps...... :wacko: :rolleyes: glad you love your job as much as me Lucy P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I hope it goes well for you, Lucy! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Oh Hali, I love you Eyore - he's always been my favourite cartoon character!!! Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 When did you get that?? It's superb!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 yesturday...been winging to hubby for months thats lots of gifs i download wont upload on here..... oh dear was all i got.... now hubby wants to uploads loads for his new website magically its sorted!!!!!!!!!! and i can upload them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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