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25.01.2022 There's a real magic about the Top End, like stunning sunrises. If you want to experience it for yourself, Tradewind Australia are seeking a Manager of Home Care Packages for a national community services organisation located in Darwin. Contact David Rogers on 03 9088 7025 for details. #manager #agedcare #darwin #tradewindaustralia

25.01.2022 A great audio visual message put out by the amazing Purple House team for Indigenous and remote communities.

24.01.2022 When looking forward to the start of 2021, we thought about what we did learn from the past year...and as it turns out these 'lessons' will probably be applicable for this year too with Borders still being pretty fluid... Wishing everyone a safe and better year ahead even if it does feel like we have just got off the 'L' plates and onto 'P' for provisional

23.01.2022 Fancy a sea /lake change in the beautiful Coorong in regional SA? If you are an experienced Aged Care RN who wants to be part of a dynamic and welcoming small regional team - then this could be your lucky day! VACANCY - Director of Nursing ... Due to the retirement of the current DON there is an opportunity to join Jallarah Homes, a 30-bed aged care facility situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Albert, one and a half hours from Adelaide. Jallarah Homes is a community owned not-for-profit organisation. A competitive salary PLUS the ability to salary sacrifice $15,900 p.a. Jallarah is a purpose-built facility that is designed to be attractive and functional while keeping a home like feel. Key Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Board of Management and working in close collaboration with the Executive Officer, you will be responsible for: - Leadership of the care team by maintaining a collaborative approach to ensure delivery of resident - centred care. - Oversight of efficient high-quality care that supports Jallarah’s values and meets accreditation standards. Maintaining clinical reports for all KPI’s and clinical indicators - Assisting in the development, implementation of the quality/ continuous improvement program Comprehensive clinical assessment and review of residents' care needs - Identifying training needs and performance management of clinical and care staff - Facilitate and coordinate the admission process for new residents. - Develop ACFI appraisals and submit to Medicare. Skills, Knowledge and Experience - Previous experience as an RN team leader, preferably within the aged care sector - An understanding of the impact of complex care needs and a demonstrated ability to apply high level of clinical knowledge (including palliative care and dementia care) - Willingness to undertake an on-call rotation. - Understanding of the Charter of Aged Care rights - Sound knowledge ACFI, care planning and evaluation, Aged Care standards and continuous improvement. - Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical indicators - Ability to provide management and leadership that leads to proactive team building. Infection control certificate will be highly regarded. Essential requirements - Current AHPRA registration Satisfactory police clearance - Current Influenza vaccination If you would like to be considered for this role please apply and attach a cover letter with a copy of your resume. Enquiries to: C. Moran 08 85751317. Closing date: 19/2/2021 https://www.seek.com.au/job/51434935

22.01.2022 For anyone wanting to find out more about the COVID-19 Vaccine - this webinar released yesterday by the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) is a great start. Very easy to view and a good balance of formal information and an engaging discussion panel with a good mix of stakeholders. The Q&A section approx. 45mins in is also excellent - a great mix of questions. For providers, information and education for staff, clients/ residents, carers and the community you work with t...his is probably one of the biggest issues this year, along with the final findings and recommendations from the Aged Care Royal Commission. We would be keen to hear from you about Qs or gaps in information there may be, so if you have a question or a comment, pls post, or direct message if you prefer, Kind regards, Donna and Carrie.

20.01.2022 How is the high use of hand sanitisers going to impact on antimicrobial stewardship? What do you do if you don't want to use sanitiser when out and about? We did the research and this is what we found.

20.01.2022 CEO Position - Part Time Permanent with Dyirri-Bang-Gu Aboriginal Corporation Aged Care Services - Griffith NSW. DBGAC is a not for profit approved aged care provider. For more information please email: [email protected] or Phone directly on 02 6964 0518 for an application pack. Applications close on Wednesday 18th November. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

20.01.2022 Howdy out there, I know you love pics of what's happening (well that's what some of you tell us anyway). For those who don't see the posts we put on the website, thought you might enjoy reading about my recent fall from grace... If you're also wondering what a tale of two horses and a fractured rib has to do with Aged Care, then read on :) P.S. Carrie has given up on 'Dignity of Risk' assessments with me, but I am well insured :)

20.01.2022 For those who are working in the aged and disability sector we know there are concerns about protecting vulnerable clients as well as your own health and that of your family and friends against the COVID-19 virus. We have commissioned our artist to create a free Storyboard resource for community care workers that can be printed out as a poster and used as a reminder and training tool. Feel free to circulate this to anyone or any organisation who will find it useful. https://cdcs.com.au/covid-19-response-resources-list/

20.01.2022 Practice good hygiene

19.01.2022 The Amazing team at Purple House NT are advertising key positions in Aged Care in Central Australia. Info on the two roles can be found via the attached links. These positions are likely to be filled fast so get your skates on if you have the required skill sets and want to be part of this progressive and innovative team! Aged & Disability Manager, Alice Springs... https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//aged-disability-services/ Yuendumu Coordinator https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//aged-care-coordinator-yu/

19.01.2022 If you are a small provider in a rural or remote setting you may be eligible for assistance through the Services Assistance Development Panel. A new panel was set up in Jan of this year. https://www.health.gov.au//free-professional-support-now-a

18.01.2022 Aged Care Coordinator position! Have you ever thought about working in beautiful Port Augusta? Pika Wiya Aboriginal Health Service are seeking an enthusiastic aged care coordinator with solid management and HR experience to head up a small team and grow the aged care program in the region. For more information about this role and a copy of the selection criteria contact Stephen Rufus at [email protected] or feel free to give Carrie a call here at CDCS to learn more about the position 0419 522 150.

17.01.2022 We know how important funerals and sorry camps are to our communities. COVID 19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, is turning funerals into a big risk for ...everyone’s health. When too many people get together for a funeral they are making it easier for COVID 19 to spread through our communities. They are putting everyone at the funeral and their loved ones at home at risk of getting the virus. Right now, Australian governments are only allowing 10 people to get together for a funeral. This also goes for sorry camps. Everyone at a funeral should keep three steps away from each other. They should not shake hands or touch each other. This is called social distancing. It is really hard to do, but it will help save lives. If you don’t think you can do this please send a message that can be read out at the funeral service. If you are in a high risk group because you are old or have a chronic disease like diabetes or kidney disease please send a message that can be read out at the funeral service You can also pay your respects by visiting the cemetery later. Don’t go to the funeral and the sorry camp and put yourself and others at risk. Everyone will understand why this is necessary in this time of crisis. Everyone will think very highly of people who help to keep the numbers at funerals as low as possible. Only very close family should attend the service for their loved one. Families should also think about postponing funerals until it is safer.

16.01.2022 Looking to do something different? Are you wanting to support older people to remain independent and living on country, in remote NT communities? The Central Desert Regional Council is advertising for aged care coordinators to fill vacancies on two communities at Engawala and Yuelamu, both lovely places in our experience. If you're interested then follow the link to the Council website. https://centraldesert.nt.gov.au/employment

15.01.2022 Gwen, the office dog, and I checking out the new Aged Care Quality Standards Storyboards developed by CDCS for the Quality and Safety Commission aimed at rural and remote service providers but relevant for many other settings. We love the finished product and hope you find them useful. . . #qualitystandards #qualityagedcare #ruralandremote #agedcareresources #indigenousagedcare #qualityandsafetycommission #remoteagedcare #culturallydirectedagedcare #cdcs #culturalagedcare #blaisedehon #lovewhatwedo #makingagedcarebetter

15.01.2022 Training Gwen to take the minutes of the meeting, she wasn’t being very attentive. . . #officedog #bichonfrise #teammeeting #ilovelaps #culturalagedcare #cdcs #lovewhatwedo #thisiswork

15.01.2022 A great week in the top end doing Aged Care training for the Department of Health, always great to get out at the end of a long day and enjoy the natural surrounds. Carrie, Kell and Donna enjoying a scenic view at Nitmiluk Gorge near Katherine NT. A big shout out to all the women out there doing amazing things on Intentional Women’s Day Here at CDCS we have an amazing team of women including those behind the scenes like Sue, Maggie, Mary, Twyla and Bron. The blokes are special too

14.01.2022 Here at CDCS we're really pleased to announce the publication of the first lot of COVID-19 Storyboard Resources now up on the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website. Complete with user guides, these storyboards have come out of consultation with and feedback from the industry and consumers and are aimed at supporting seniors and the care industry through this time. Now more than ever, as restrictions to movement are lifted and winter begins, we need to remain vigilan...t and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. The first three Storyboards include 'Social & Physical Distancing', 'Self Isolation' and 'Working Safely in Community Care'. In the next week or two we'll also see more storyboards uploaded including ones aimed at staying safe in residential care, at home and in remote communities. You can find the storyboards free to download and print out on the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission's website at https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au//covid-19-storyboards-a

12.01.2022 A very topical issue right now for anyone working in the health and aged care sector is why are so many health workers being infected with COVID-19, even when using what is thought to be 'appropriate' PPE. We have only scratched the surface in this article and we would love to hear from you out there about what some solutions and strategies might be. Please let us know what you think!

12.01.2022 and this is the Kriol version

12.01.2022 Want to write better progress notes? Here is the first in a series we are uploading to YouTube to help those working in aged care to ace those notes!! https://youtu.be/L7caDQLRVvU

11.01.2022 Thank you to all the volunteers, we know so many of you are unable to continue to be out and about at this time but we appreciate your contribution, both past and present. Volunteers really do change communities and change lives. . . #nationalvolunteerweek #volunteerappreciation #changingcommunities #changinglives #mealsonwheels #cultualagedcare

11.01.2022 If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the standards associated with cleaning an aged care facility, or providing home based care cleaning services in the community, especially since the spread of COVID-19, you are not alone. As the Approved Provider of an Aged Care Home or Community Care Service the onus is on you to protect your residents or clients, visitors and staff. This week, we've asked an expert in the cleaning sector, Clayburn Figredo, Managing Director at Cleaning Edge Solutions, to share 6 key elements that form the foundation of quality cleaning practices that can help keep your service environment clean and safe for residents/clients, staff and visitors.

10.01.2022 Aged Care Scholarships available https://www.acn.edu.au/

09.01.2022 Sharing a pic of my office dog 'May' as a reminder about 'self care' - I was having a really long day yesterday, supporting clients who are front of line in Aged Care preparing for the C-19. May crawled up from under the desk, squeezed into my lap and said 'take a break'....she also probably wanted to go for a run and pee on some grass, but hey, ....take care out there people

08.01.2022 In this week's video Kell covers off on things to think about when looking at minimising the risk of falls with the frail aged. https://youtu.be/7BJGe-4VOIo

04.01.2022 Finally got around to discussing the Charter of Aged Care Rights, https://youtu.be/sA9wwwgu8RU

03.01.2022 Check out the latest video on when you should be writing progress notes on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/aYsdFlHFGLs

03.01.2022 I don't want to feed the hysteria around the COVID-19 virus, no loo paper at my supermarket today when I went to do the shopping, but I do want aged care providers to consider what they should be doing to protect their vulnerable clients and staff. In remote areas we know that some staff members also have compromised immune systems so ensuring you have a plan will be important. We have done a lot of research, looking at what reputable sites like the WHO and AMA are publishing... and checking out what resources are available for rural and remote services. I've written this up into this week's blog post with reference to community care settings and the team are looking at how we can help services further with the development of resources that will be freely available on our resource hub www.culturallydirectedcaresolutions.com . While we already have a check sheet on the site for monitoring clients and have plans for a strategy template and a culturally appropriate poster, let us know if there are other specific tools that you need at this time. https://cdcs.com.au/corona-virus-covid-19-rural-and-remote/

02.01.2022 The right to continue to make choices as we age is an important right for seniors, it's part of the Dignity of Risk. https://tinyurl.com/yazp4yfn

02.01.2022 Here's a video done by NLC in the NT, in language and english with subtitles

01.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year so far for aged care workers. While working in aged care is not the easiest job at the best of times, so many staff working in aged care talk about their love for their work, perhaps not so much the tasks they have to do, but the difference that they can make in the lives of others. Even now, in this COVID-19 world we are living in, staff we have been talking to are working hard to ensure that the people they care for remain safe and well cared for.... So to the support workers who are carrying out wellbeing checks, making sure their clients living at home continue to get the support they need; to the personal carers and nursing staff who are donning additional PPE and are continuing to provide essential care services despite the risk to themselves; to the cooks who are adapting menus and ways of delivering meals; to the cleaners who are supporting good infection control measures and the nurses and care staff who continue to monitor clients and residents and provide essential clinical care; to the drivers who are taking the extra effort in cleaning and sanitising their vehicles, sometimes many times a day, making sure those they transport stay safe; to the activity and lifestyle staff who have had to think outside the box to meet the psychosocial, physical and emotional needs of clients and residents; to the administration and finance staff who keep the wheels turning collating stats, rosters, billing, claims and information for reports, as well as the front of house staff, sitting at the front line, sometimes running defence whilst still providing a friendly face to visitors; through to the hard working managers who are guiding their team through this new world, completing the additional audits, implementing new processes, supporting staff and clients/residents experiencing additional stresses brought on by COVID; and to anyone else working in the aged care sector who we have overlooked - Thank you See more