Who in your organisation is your anchor? You know, the person who holds a great deal of information. Perhaps it's you! Most organisations have at least one employee who plays a crucial role in the day to day operations of a business and who has the knowledge and the [...]
Happy New Year! As we move into 2020, there are no shortages of ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ being flung around from every direction, most not making it past the end of January. Why do you think that is? It’s because people don’t know that they must plan to succeed. When [...]
Are you providing an effective handover at the end of your shift? Good communication is the cornerstone of a well-run organisation and is the most important factor for achieving positive consumer and staff outcomes. If you work in residential care, or in a setting where you share [...]
Imagine this: you are looking to employ a new aged care coordinator. On your desk are the best two candidates. The first is a 28 year old, who holds aged care qualifications, degrees and certificates galore, but little practical experience in aged care. The other candidate is in her [...]
For some of us, the thought of living a ‘routine’ life makes us want to run for the hills screeching like banshees! It can conjure up an image of being ‘stuck’ or ‘lacking excitement’, and yes, in that context, routine can be a real fizzer. But imagine if we [...]
Slips, trips and falls can happen to anyone, but we know that they become more common as people age. In saying that, falls should not be dismissed as just a ‘part of getting older’ or that the person was ‘not paying attention’ – falls can be a [...]
Just recently, a friend of the family commenced chemotherapy. After receiving the cocktail of chemicals, designed to kill cancer cells, she was sent home to recuperate. This is common – who wants to remain in hospital anyway? What concerned me though, was the lack of information and [...]
Statistics have shown that in our ageing society, there is a looming issue... care worker shortage! For many aged care service providers, this is already a concern. Attracting staff who have the necessary qualifications, as well as aptitude for the role, can be problematic. One solution might be to [...]
