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Bethel Aged Care Waratah

Locality: Waratah

Phone: +61 2 4967 7665

Address: 30 Lorna Street 2298 Waratah, NSW, Australia

Website: https://sites.google.com/elss.com.au/bethelagedcarewaratah

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25.01.2022 Know anyone who might be interested?

24.01.2022 So Long and Thank You! After thirty-one years working for Empowered Living Support Services and Hunter Valley Care, today we farewelled the lovely Jennifer Campbell as she heads off into retirement. Jen started out in the kitchens at the Royal Newcastle Hospital before moving into nursing and then finally finding her home in administration. She is known for her prowess with spread sheets and post-it notes and is something of a legend around the traps. She will be sorely miss...ed by all. Jennifer is planning on continuing her travels around Australia with her husband in their caravan they are just waiting for the QLD border to open! Best of luck and happy travels Jen. Send us some photos!

24.01.2022 Bethel's beautiful Ilma used to play competition ten pin bowling. Happy to report she's still got the moves!

24.01.2022 Marmong Waters will be back tomorrow (MONDAY) at the Newcastle Retirement Village Expo, Souths Merewether, from 10 - 3. Free entry and parking!

23.01.2022 Bathel's beautiful Ilma used to play competition ten pin bowling. Happy to report she's still got the moves!

23.01.2022 STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR LOVED ONES Even though you can’t visit, there are still many ways to stay connected with your loved ones during lock down. Book a window visit or zoom session by calling 02 4047 5990 during normal business hours.... Phone them by calling 02 4047 5990 during normal business hours. Write a letter & send it to the address listed below. Write an email & send it to the email address listed below. Ask your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or children of friends if they would like to draw pictures & write letters/emails (include a return address or email if they would like a reply). Bethel Postal Address: 30 Lorna Street Waratah NSW 2298 Bethel Email Address: [email protected]

23.01.2022 If you are interested in learning more about volunteering in one of our aged care facilities, please call any of the numbers below: Amaroo - Charlestown: 4943 3675 Bethel - Waratah: 4047 5990 Fig Tree Point - Toronto: 4950 4133... Waterview - Teralba: 4044 1850 See more

23.01.2022 The competition is getting fierce at Bethel. (Just kidding!) Pictured below, two of our lovely Waratah ladies, Ilma and Betty are learning to play Triominos and Sequence.

22.01.2022 We have been busy!

22.01.2022 I think we agree!

22.01.2022 Hairdresser wanted to visit private retirement facility near Mount Hutton. Must be reliable, super-friendly and create beautiful hair! Call 0428 777 030 for more details.

22.01.2022 Got your kids at home and need an educational and worthwhile activity? WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR LOVED ONE at BETHEL! Actually, write a letter to someone else’s loved one too!... Snail mail is the perfect antidote to our current situation. Why? Sooooo many reasons! 1. Because you WILL make their day brighter! (Seriously! This is one of the best and easiest ways of Spreading Joy!) 2. They can enjoy it over and over again: keep it near them, hold it, smell it, read it to their friends, have a staff member read it to them, hang it on their wall and smile whenever they look at it. 4. Because it’s a great way to keep contact with the people we love in this socially-isolated time. 5. You can use all those amazing art supplies, colourful pens and stationary I know you are hording! 6. Sending cards and letters is like sending Love and HUGS in the mail! Handy when we can’t hug in person! 7. Sending a card/letter to someone reminds them that they matter, that they are important and that makes a huge difference to people. 8. With all the bills we receive, it’s exciting to receive something fun. Think of that as you send off your letter to someone. 9. You can turn a normal day into an extraordinary day with one stamp. Priceless! 10. Give your kids the experience of bringing joy to people with just a little bit of effort.

21.01.2022 Casual positions for enthusiastic disability AIN's and carers.

20.01.2022 COVID-19: UPDATED INFORMATION FOR VISITORS: Following the latest advice from NSW Health, our Aged Care Facility cannot permit visitors from the Greater Sydney area (including Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong) until at least 11. 59pm on Wednesday 6 January 2021. For the safety of your loved ones, if you reside in, or have visited any of the listed areas please do not attempt to visit the facility.... We will be monitoring the situation as it develops and keep all relatives, friends and carers up to date as NSW Health provides more information. PLEASE NOTE Bethel still permits visitors from regional areas (including Newcastle and Lake Macquarie), however all visits and outings must still comply with stringent health measures. Call us for details before visiting. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pag/racf-latest-advice.aspx

20.01.2022 Bethel's David is an expert when it comes to using his iPad. (Thank goodness someone is!)

20.01.2022 FREE ADMISSION THIS SUNDAY & MONDAY The Newcastle Retirement Village Expo is a wonderful opportunity to compare many different retirement villages and resorts in the one place. And there's always freebies! Souths Merewether Sunday 4th & Monday 5th August 2019... 10am to 3pm both days Complimentary onsite parking. For more information visit: https://www.retirementexpo.com.au/newcastle-retirement-vill

20.01.2022 Yes - reforms are cruicial, but when the current press is so negative it's important to keep in mind that the majority of the Aged Care sector is good! Thank you, our aged care workers! https://www.humansofagedcare.com.au

19.01.2022 GOOD NEWS for VISITING YOUR LOVED ONES! The recent outbreak of COVID-19 in the Northern Beaches and Greater Sydney Regions saw visitor access restricted to all NSW Aged Care Facilities. Happily, yesterday the advice from the NSW Chief Health Officer was updated, and for all Hunter Valley Care and ELSS Facilities this means that VISITS ARE ONCE AGAIN POSSIBLE and in certain circumstances RESIDENTS CAN GO ON OUTINGS. *PLEASE NOTE that all visits and outings must still comply ...with stringent health measures. Call your facility for details BEFORE visiting. Should you have any questions in regards to the interventions we have in place, or how they relate to your individual resident and circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss them further.

19.01.2022 Last night was the 92nd Academy Awards and didn't our stars look AHHHMAZING on the red carpet for Bethelwoods night of nights!

19.01.2022 Waterviews newest Kitty!

19.01.2022 Looking for a worthwhile activity for the kids this week? How about writing to our residents :-) 1) Write a letter or do a drawing 2) Pop it in our mailbox (or post) at the address below 3) Include your address if you would like to receive a letter in return... Our residents LOVE receiving letters, even more so now they can’t have visitors. Letters or drawings from local children will help them stay connected to the community in this time of isolation. Bethel Aged Care Facility 30 Lorna St, Waratah NSW 2298

19.01.2022 Today is RU OK day but every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. LEARN WHAT TO SAY AT THE LINK BELOW If you feel like something’s not quite the same with someone you know there’s something going on in their life or you notice a change in what they’re saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them Are you OK? If someone says they’re not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and ...check in. That conversation could change, or even save, their life. https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

19.01.2022 BETHEL TO REMAIN IN LOCKDOWN - OUR RESPONSE TO PRIME MINISTERS COMMENTS 21/04/2020. Dear relatives and friends, Thank you for your continued support and understanding in relation to the measures we have put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst we recognise the statement made by the Prime Minister Mr Scott Morrison yesterday (21 April 2020) in regards to visitation to Nursing Homes, we find this information conflicting to the other health advice in place for... our population, of which our Nursing Home population is even more vulnerable. We cannot visit one another in our own homes and we are healthy and do not have the comorbidities that cause COVID-19 to be deadly. Therefore we find it confusing to suggest that visiting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 is a good idea. To date the measures we have taken have kept our residents well and COVID-19 out of our facility, so at this stage we will not be changing our lockdown measures to allow visitors. Whilst we appreciate that separation is hard, the decision to maintain these measures is not taken lightly and is taken to keep our residents safe. Our decision to remain in lockdown is supported by many peak bodies such as LASA. Sean Rooney from LASA stated on 21 April 2020 This approach has previously been acknowledged by the Government and the Aged Care Quality Safety Commission as appropriate, given the risk to vulnerable older Australians in care. We offer phone calls, facetime, video calls, and through the window calls for you to keep in touch. You can also email us and we can print out photos and letters. The old-fashioned letter and card is also a great way to keep in touch. We will let you know when things change. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Care Manager. Kind Regards, Robyn Turnbull Residential Operations Manager 22 April 2020

18.01.2022 Back in June Bethel held a Beanies for Brain Cancer Day. The residents and staff were all happy to participate by wearing their favourite beanies, and some of them looked right at home - like Ken here!

18.01.2022 There's freebies at this Sunday/Monday's Retirement Village Expo in Merewether. Who's going? HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

17.01.2022 For all family and friends: The Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19 has been updated (20 November 2020). It's worth a read and will explain the restrictions and measure our own ACF's have put in place in preparation for the coming festive season for the safety of all. The Code creates a nationally consistent approach that ensures residents can receive visitors while minimising the risk of spreading COVID-19, and was released by 13 aged care... peak bodies and consumer advocacy organisations with industry and public consultation. https://www.cota.org.au//11/Industry-Code-File-20112020.pdf

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16.01.2022 For the safety of our residents, Bethel Aged Care Facility is now in full lock down mode in light of the current pandemic of COVID 19. *** THIS MEANS NO VISITORS ARE TO ENTER ANY FACILITY *** Please take comfort in the fact that we are doing everything that we can and are keeping ourselves informed. The Management Team are participating in regular teleconferences to ensure that we are well equipped to deal with what the future holds and all staff are completing the Department... of Health COVID 19 online education module. We would like to thank you for understanding that the health and safety of our residents always comes first. Additional measures we have put in place to protect our residents include: No large group activities No bus outings No visiting external entertainers Social distancing in dining rooms Any resident going on leave, either stays away until the emergency is declared over, or is isolated in their room for 14 days upon return All non-essential appointments are encouraged to be postponed or transferred to a telehealth appointment if possible All residents returning from essential medical appointments will be isolated for 14 days Staff will care for the same residents and not cross care All residents and staff will continue with increased hand hygiene measures Increased cleaning measures will continue Any resident developing symptoms will be isolated to their room and outbreak management protocols will be introduced All staff meetings have been postponed - teleconference and emails are being utilized instead A staff leave blackout period has been introduced to ensure that the facility has sufficient staff during the crisis The introduction of video calling technology so family members can still stay in contact with loved ones. We will continue to provide you with as much information as possible. Email is going to be our friend as it allows us to update as many of you as possible as quickly as possible. Please check your email regularly. Should you have any questions, please email or phone your Care Manager. Be mindful of your own health. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water and practice good hand hygiene at all times. But most of all, be kind to one another. Times are tough for many, let's respect everyone and look after each other so we get through this together. Thank you for your understanding, It is greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Robyn Turnbull Residential Operations Manager

14.01.2022 VISITATION UPDATE Family and friends are now able to visit loved ones by appointment at Bethel. (Details below) As always, the safety of our residents is paramount so at this stage we must still take precautions. This means there are some restrictions for visiting:... There is a limit of two visitors at a time No visitors under 16 years old Visits are held in a designated space (cleaned between visitors) All visitors must have proof of their 2020 influenza vaccination All visitors must use hand hygiene methods provided All visitors must complete a health questionnaire and have their temperature checked Visitors must social distance during visits So, things are not completely back to normal, but we hope to increase time and availability as soon as is safely possible. To make a booking time or if you have any questions, please contact Bethel administration on 02 4047 5990.

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09.01.2022 How beautiful is this photo of Fig Tree Point's Pat Hartcher with her newest great grandson, Ted and her grandson Nick?

08.01.2022 A lovely thought for a Monday morning. Have a good week all!

08.01.2022 What a wonderful initiative.

07.01.2022 https://www.cota.org.au//faq-for-industry-code-on-visitin/

06.01.2022 Beautiful Christmas decorations at Bethel!

06.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR FAMILIES AND VISITORS from Bethel Aged Care Older people and those with underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of getting severe COVID-19 disease. Despite having no cases in any of our facilities, we have taken the step of implementing a policy of social distancing to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. This is on top of the stringent infection control policy that we have been implementing since the beginning of the crisis. ... Additional risk-minimization steps being taken within our ACFs are: No group activities No bus outings No large dining groups Visitors restricted to immediate family and medical professionals only. All visitors to complete a questionnaire upon entry. (Visitors may be refused entry if they are deemed an infection risk to residents.) Visiting limited to 15 minutes daily All non-essential appointments are being postponed or transferred to telehealth. This is a trying time for the entire community and we appreciate everyone's understanding as we implement these safety measures for our residents. Thank you, Robyn Turnbull Residential Operations Manager.

06.01.2022 Bethel is open for visitors again! The latest advice from the Public Health Network (27/08/2020) is that due to the low community transmission within the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie LGA’s we are able to open our doors to visitors again. This will once again be by appointment so that we can ensure that we have dedicated staff for the screening process. Make your booking time by calling 4047 5990. We look forward to seeing you!

06.01.2022 Our beautiful Betty has been doing diamond dots over the past couple of months, and here are some of her framed works.

06.01.2022 Please consider reading, sharing, and if you are able - donating.

05.01.2022 Secret craft business is happening at Bethel :-)

03.01.2022 It's going to be another hot day across the state. Take action to prevent heat-related illness with these four tips. Find out more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au///health-in-hot-weather.aspx

02.01.2022 COVID-19: UPDATED INFORMATION FOR VISITORS (For the latest advice to residential aged care facilities as of 7 January 2021 see https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/.../racf-latest-advice.aspx) Following the latest advice from NSW Health all staff and visitors to our Aged Care Facility are to continue to wear masks whilst in the facility. Residents can only have a maximum of 2 visitors per day. ... In addition, Bethel cannot permit visitors who have visited the Northern Area of the Northern Beaches, City of Wollongong, Cumberland City Council or the Canterbury Ward of Canterbury Bankstown Council. For the safety of your loved ones, if you reside in or have visited any of the above areas (or see link https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/.../case-locations-and...) please do not attempt to visit the facility. We will be monitoring the situation as it develops and will keep all relatives, friends and carers up to date as NSW Health provides more information. PLEASE NOTE Our facility still permits visitors from regional areas (including Newcastle and Lake Macquarie), however all visits and outings must still comply with stringent health measures. Call us for details before visiting. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING

01.01.2022 Bethel staff and residents celebrated a bright colours day last week, with the prize for best costume going to Clare! Residents loved the bright costumes and watching staff be silly for the day.