Medea Park Residential Care Inc in St Helens | Nursing home

Medea Park Residential Care Inc

Locality: St Helens

Phone: +61 3 6376 1355

Address: 17 Circassian Street 7216 St Helens, TAS, Australia

Website: http://medeapark.org.au

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25.01.2022 Residents are keeping busy at Medea Park. We are taking them to amazing places with virtual reality. Ricki Anderhuber went to Southern Italy Lifestyle staff are providing a shopping trolley to ensure our residents don’t miss out on the treats they were previously getting from our kiosk.( Anne Beattie) Mary King has been busy knitting toys and slippers. Margaret Arnold has been making clown puppets and baby jackets

23.01.2022 Remembrance Day, residents enjoying a BBQ lunch.

22.01.2022 Well done team, 2020 finalists.

21.01.2022 AGM Notice Medea Park Residential Care AGM will be held on Monday 9th November at the Break O’Day Council Chambers starting at 5.00pm. Business to be discussed include reports and updates to the constitution (Rule 26.1b - change from five to six other directors elected as an annual general meeting). Signed ... M. Williams Public Officer See more

21.01.2022 Residents were so thrilled to receive letters from the students in grade 1/2 at St Helen's School. Both students and Medea Park residents are looking forward to meeting their pen pals. Our residents are busy writing back to their new friends.

21.01.2022 Well done Cindy, your weekly desserts are a highlight and we love seeing your creations

21.01.2022 Ever thought about living and working on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania with an organisation that gives both work life balance and look forward to working in a workplace and provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community of Break O’ Day. Medea Park is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Clinical Care Co- ordinator who has a passion for working with the elderly to provide the highest standard of clinical care to our residents at Medea... Park. The Role: As the Clinical Care Coordinator you will provide clinical guidance, leadership and education to members of the clinical team in order to ensure a consistent team approach particularly in the areas of care planning and assessment, wound management, dementia care, continence and diabetes management. You will need to be highly motivated and self-driven. You will also be required to show a high level of clinical management skills and attention to detail. About You: To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge, and experience: Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration Have experience in a similar role within Aged Care or Health Services Commitment to respect the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of residents and their families/representatives. Knowledge of accreditation procedures and standards and experience in care planning and ACFI Commitment to service, quality improvement, and effective communication Ability to work independently and provide leadership to non-nursing care staff Strive for excellence in customer service and promote an environment of harmony and trust at Medea Park If you have a genuine interest to impact and enrich the lives of others through your work we would love to hear from you. For further information please contact Margaret Williams or email [email protected] To apply, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Applications close Monday 5th October 2020 and should be addressed to Margaret Williams [email protected] or Medea Park 17 Circassian Street St Helens Tasmania 7216 See more

19.01.2022 Spring garden party, celebrating seniors week

17.01.2022 Delighted to receive beautiful flowers from Government House gardens, along with home made short bread, and a hand written note from the Governor. To be enjoyed by our staff.

16.01.2022 As Christmas 2020 rapidly we have decided to send an update on visiting hours to our facility. Medea Park continues to require you to make an appointment to visit your loved ones, administration will be closed from lunch time 24 December through to Tuesday 29 December. You are welcome to visit over those days but we require you to give us a call (if possible) before Christmas to make appointments. Administration will be open on Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 and Friday 31 Dec...ember 2020 between 09:00 - 3:00 and closed Friday 1 January reopening again on the Monday 4th January 2021. Season’s greetings to you and all your families and wishing you all a very happy and safe holiday period and a fantastic 2021. Regards, Medea Park management and staff Please call Medea Park on 6376 1355 if you have any questions relating to visiting Medea Park

14.01.2022 Medea Park's catering Supervisor Cindy Beven and the Hotel Service team produce outstanding meals for our residents. enjoying "Big Breakfast"

14.01.2022 Please find the latest update from the Tasmanian Government regarding visits to Medea Park Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Aged care facility visits Last Updated: 08 May 2020 5:34pm Restrictions on visits to residential aged care facilities...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Mothers day afternoon tea enjoyed by our ladies, served by Lady Donna and Lady Amber

14.01.2022 19/06/2020 Good afternoon all Residents and familes. This is a message to inform you that as the result of recent information from the State Government, the decision has been made that all Aged Care Facilities across Tasmania will be relaxing the visiting requirements. I am sure you will all be delighted to know that the visiting restrictions have been altered (as of Monday 22nd June 2020). The restrictions are as outlined below. ... Up to two people per visit with visit times unrestricted and multiple visits allowed in one day, obviously only one visit at a time Persons under the age of 16 will be allowed to visit an aged care facility (Must supply proof of Flu Vacc) Visiting services such as hairdressers and allied health professionals will be able to attend a facility; and Residents will be allowed to leave the facility, for example with friends and family. Booking system in place for entry only All social distancing remains in place. Therefore, visits will take place in your room or an outside courtyard area, not in communal areas. Please ask your family to phone from Monday to make a booking These will remain from Monday to Friday only. This is effective from Monday 22nd June 2020. Please feel free to ask me for further clarification if needed. A family representative has been notified (or a message left) this afternoon. Regards, Margaret Williams CEO Medea Park See more

13.01.2022 Medea Park is seeking an Accounts/Admin Officer with proven experience in financial management to join our small friendly administration team. Responsibilities: Responsible for Medea Park accounting functions and accounting related functions- Accounts receivable and account payable, trust, petty cash and banking. Transaction allocation, postings and reconciliation Banking Support Home Care coordinator... Maintain and update process documentation, correspondence and any other related documents Assist with Administration function (front of House) Assist with Ad hoc task assigned by the Manager Skills and Experience Essential Ability to work individually and collaborative as an open and communicative team member. Proficiency in accounting package Aged Care knowledge is desirable High levels of organisational skills, time management skills and ability to multi task. Strong communication and customer service skills 2 Years relevant experience desirable (Uni Graduates welcome to apply) Ability to work independently AND as part of a team Proven experience in financial management within a small to medium size business Certificate 4 in Business or accounting Proficiency in accounting package Well-developed accounting technical skill BENEFITS: Small close knit and supportive team Part time 2 days per week Tuesday and Friday (flexibility for more hours will be desirable) Immediate start available Free parking onsite Financial benefits of working for a not-for-profit As a not-for-profit charity, the taxation laws provide tax concessions for Medea Park employees, meaning that a part of your wage can be paid tax free. Further to this, employees are able to package dine in meals & accommodation. These benefits increase the take home pay for many of our employees by many thousands of dollars per year. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 4 pm on Tuesday 9th June 2020 Applicants must include a cover letter, and a current resume Job Types: Part-time, Permanent For further information please contact Jes Kenth or email [email protected] To apply, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Applications close Tuesday 9th June 2020 and should be addressed to Jes Kenth [email protected] or Jes Kenth ,Medea Park 17 Circassian Street St Helens Tasmania 7216 See more

11.01.2022 Due to an acute shortage of masks St Helen's Stitches made masks for all our staff. We greatly appreciate their efforts to keep our staff safe. A big thank you to St Helen's bakery our team enjoyed pizza this week. Thank you Margaret for our staff luncheon .

10.01.2022 1 bedroom unit available for rent located in Viney Court St Helens , applicant must be over the age of 55. Weekly rent $170.00. All enquires to Yvette Castles- [email protected] or 6376 1355

10.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, Great news from Medea Park. Tonight is the presentation night for Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards and Medea Park is a finalist in the Prime Super Empolyer Excellence in Aged Care Award. The awards will be live streaming on their website or Facebook Live. Head to these sites if you would like to watch. Let’s hope Medea Park is successful but even if we do not win it is a huge achievement to get this far. ... Go Medea Park See more

09.01.2022 Spring is in the air, knitted daffodils by Margaret Arnold and Dot Collins

09.01.2022 Planning to visit family or loved ones in aged care? New restrictions apply. Learn what you can do to keep your family and loved ones safe health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-famili

07.01.2022 Thank you Nicole and Catelyn, we appreciate your hard work in admin, and keeping your distance

06.01.2022 Director of Care, Deb wearing a specially made face mask for Anzac day.

05.01.2022 Medea Park have been directed by the Government to close our facility and prohibited all non-essential visitors to our facility. Medea Park will advise if any changes are made to the direction by the Government. The following information has been provided to families. This is a message to inform you that as at the result of recent information from the state Government the decision has been made that all Aged Care Facilities across Tasmania will be closed to all non-essential... visitors. The exception will be relatives of residents who are receiving palliative care. This will require all relatives that wish to visit the facility to hold a discussion with Management prior to attending the home. You will also be required to have your temperature checked and complete a brief questionnaire before entry is permitted. This is effective immediately. Regards Margaret Williams CEO, Medea Park

04.01.2022 Thank you to our team at Medea, for the care you give our residents every day.

04.01.2022 Apologies to families that may have tried to call Medea Park over the weekend, due to the storm on Friday night our phone system was out of action. We hope to have this rectified ASAP.

02.01.2022 Thank you to the very kind person, who wrote this message to our team at Medea Park. We appreciate your thoughts

01.01.2022 A sunny day in the garden.

01.01.2022 Medea Park is seeking a Finance Officer with proven experience in financial/accounting experience to join our small friendly administration team. Responsibilities: Responsible for Medea Park accounting functions and accounting related functions- Accounts receivable and account payable, trust, petty cash and banking. Transaction allocation and Banking Support Home Care Co-ordinator... Maintain and update process documentation, correspondence and any other related documents Assist with Ad hoc task assigned by the Manager Skills and Experience Essential Ability to work individually and collaborative as an open and communicative team member. Proficiency in accounting package Aged Care knowledge is desirable High levels of organisational skills, time management skills and ability to multi task. The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders 2 Years relevant experience desirable (University Graduates welcome to apply) Ability to work independently AND as part of a team Proven experience in financial management within a small to medium size business Certificate 4 in Business or accounting Proficiency in accounting package Well-developed accounting technical skill BENEFITS: Small close knit and supportive team Immediate start available Free parking onsite Work hours part time, but however negotiable with right applicant Financial benefits of working for a not-for-profit As a not-for-profit charity, the taxation laws provide tax concessions for Medea Park employees, meaning that a part of your wage can be paid tax free. Further to this, employees are able to package dine in meals & accommodation. These benefits increase the take home pay. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 4 pm on Friday 20th November 2020 Applicants must include a cover letter, and a current resume Job Types: Part-time, For further information please contact Medea Park 63 7613 55 or email [email protected] To apply, please send a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Applications close Friday 20th November 2020 and should be addressed to Yvette Castles, Medea Park Residential Care 17 Circassian Street St Helens Tasmania 7216, or [email protected]

01.01.2022 Congratulations to our CEO Margaret Williams for winning the 2020 Telstra Tasmanian Business Women of the Year. A huge achievement, receiving recognition for your dedication to the health care sector. Well done we are so proud of you