by Carrie | Professional Development, Staff-Focused
If professional development is something that is viewed as ‘only for senior staff,' then the organisation is selling itself short. While it’s great that support workers or supervisors are undertaking certificate-level aged care training, this should be...
by Carrie | Professional Development, Refresh and Renew
The environment in which we work is transforming rapidly. In the next decade, change will be a constant companion. With an ageing demographic and changing community expectations, services will need to adapt and prepare to meet new challenges. Managers and coordinators...
by Carrie | Compliance, Professional Development, Staff-Focused
The Training Needs Analysis – measuring skill sets and knowledge for a proactive approach to aged care training and coaching. Generally, when we commence working with a new organisation we conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) with care staff and the coordinator....
by Carrie | Professional Development
When I started out working as an aged care coordinator there was so much that I didn't know. Actually I wasn't aware of what I didn't know, which meant I didn't even know what questions I should be asking! I was fortunate to find a mentor who helped me over those...