SwanCare in Bentley, Western Australia | Retirement and care home

SwanCare

Locality: Bentley, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6250 0000

Address: 26 Plantation Drive 6102 Bentley, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.swancare.com.au/

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10.05.2022 Yesterday SwanCare residents attended Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Bentley Park. An enjoyable morning tea was had including all the delicious trimmings such as sandwiches, scones, sausage rolls, quiches, cakes and more! Not forgetting a lovely hot beverage to cap off the great morning together. Donations and raffle proceeds went to Cancer Council WA. Well done to Dianne and Bruce May and all who cooked or helped serve during the event! It was lovely to see everyone come together for a great cause.

22.04.2022 Earlier in May, our SwanCare Waminda residents participated in a Mother's Day arts and craft activity. We have some great artistic talent amongst our residents, which was evident when they painted ceramic vases with watercolours. It was a very popular event and residents were also treated with a special afternoon tea where they were served cupcakes, pikelets, sandwiches and fruit platters. It was a most enjoyable afternoon as you can see from the smiles below. Residents asked when we'll be able to have another painting session. We might just see art sessions coming soon for regular rotation on the activities roster!

23.01.2022 The Christmas Stall is in full swing with stock from the Handicraft Group, Pottery Group and Diamond Dot Pictures. Head down to the Leisure Precinct between 9 and 12 today, to grab a bargain or two today just in time for Christmas!

23.01.2022 SwanCare What's On December 2020 edition is now available digitally, with physical copies following early next week. We hope you enjoy a range of events this month! Note the changes for Christmas period. *SwanCare resident only activities unless stated otherwise. **subject to change if Perth COVID-19 regulations require modification.

22.01.2022 Our 60th Anniversary book is coming along nicely with many interviews being conducted by our writer Rochelle. This photo is some of our long standing staff being interviewed, each person with 30 to 40 years experience! Do you have any stories or photos to share for our 60th anniversary? Message us on Facebook or visit the SwanCare Administration Reception.

19.01.2022 The Fish N Chips on Stratton Group had a belated horse celebration today. Four jockey's turned up before the feast - hats and horses included! After the feast the crowd enjoyed some toe tapping and clapping along to songs from the group "Flashback Duo"! What an enjoyable way to spend a Friday! This event runs on the first Friday on the month with a different theme each month. For more information residents can check the monthly What's On Guide.

18.01.2022 Today is a bit of a wet day to end spring and bring us to the warmer summer months. When walking around the village this spring we have been met with stunning foliage and flowers at every corner. All your efforts came to fruition with an abundance of colours for all to enjoy! One can only imagine how many smiles this created - thank you for all your hard work!

15.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Our light pavilion struggled to shine on the cloudy day today, but that didn’t stop us paying our respects. Lest we forget!

14.01.2022 Do you know what a scroll saw is? Our Bentley Park resident, Henry, is here to chat to you all about it and show you some of his work - make sure you check out the Cuckoo clock! Click the link below to find out more. Thanks Henry!

14.01.2022 The Bentley Park retirement living residents weren't the only ones to have some fun for Melbourne Cup yesterday! Our SwanCare Ningana aged care residents and staff celebrated in style with glorious hand made fascinators, plus a fantastic meal, competitions and celebration outside in the courtyard. There were lots of smiles with prizes won throughout the day for best dressed, best hat/fascinator, and of course, winning horse in the sweeps.

13.01.2022 We’re so proud to introduce you to the kind-hearted Rajitha Jayaratne. For the last seven years, Rajitha has been working as an Assistant in Nursing in our Tandara facility. In 2011, he migrated from Sri Lanka, where he had volunteered in hospitals and aged care facilities by cooking and serving meals for elderly people - just a small insight into his heart of gold. We spoke with Rajitha to ask him why he dedicates his life to bringing smiles to our residents. It's not just... a job; it's a service. This is how I feel. When I arrive at SwanCare Tandara in the morning, it’s like coming to a second home. No matter our roles, everyone works together to ensure we provide a better service to our residents. If we are working as a team, then we can face any situation. That's what we are doing in Tandara. At the end of the day, we are all proud of the high quality service. And when we chat with residents, they are so happy - I’m so happy. Thank you Rajitha, for all the happiness you bring to our residents and staff alike - your kindness shines. #TeamTandara #SwanCarePeople

13.01.2022 It's that time of year again - MOvember! This charity is all about raising awareness and money for men's health by growing a moustache. This year we have 12 brave gents growing a mo, so if you see them around give them a high five and thank them for raising awareness for this worthy cause! Here are some current men's health facts: In Australia, men die on average 4 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. Men account for 3 out of 4 suicides.... Suicide is the leading cause of death among Aussie men aged 15-44. 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer before they’re 85. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young Aussie men. If you would like to show your support in the form of a donation, you can hand money in at Administration Reception or you can donate online here: https://movember.com/m/13762008?mc=1

12.01.2022 Nurses have a range of career options. Ever wondered about the difference between nursing in aged care versus a hospital setting? Meet Sushila Sapkota, one of our newest Registered Nurses in Tandara. Sushila left her hometown Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2018, and migrated to Sydney to study a Masters of Nursing before moving to Perth in early 2020. Joining our ranks in August, Sushila says she immediately felt like a member of the SwanCare family. Working in aged care often demand...s a different sort of responsibility, than a hospital environment. I became a nurse because it makes me feel so blessed to make a difference to someone’s life. I was happy working in the hospital - but now, I know this is where I want to be. It’s beautiful to work in aged care. The connection I have with residents is special. They hold my hand and I can read the sparkle in their eyes; they are saying ‘Thank you.’ People might assume that I’m the one helping them - but actually, they are helping me. I am far from home, but at SwanCare, I find family again. Looking back on the last four months at SwanCare, Sushila says she wouldn't have it any other way. At SwanCare we look after our residents’ holistic healthcare needs, and we mentor graduate nurses. This enhances our skill-set. Thank you for the love and compassion you bring to your role, Sushila. We’re so lucky to have you. #SwanCarePeople #SwanCareTandara

11.01.2022 If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting Priska Huber, our Coordinator of People and Culture you’ll understand how privileged we’ve been to have her in our ranks. After almost four years with us, the time has come to bid farewell to Priska as she embarks on the next step in her career. As we prepare to recruit for Priska's replacement, we sat down with her to ask about her time with SwanCare, and for her parting words to her successor. Click on the link below to hear what she told us. #HR #PeopleAndCulture #Recruitment #Opportunity

11.01.2022 "Treat the earth well... We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." - Ancient Indian Proverb. It's National Recycling Week! And what a great week to announce that the blue 'Containers for Change' bins have arrived and are distributed in the following locations: 1. SwanCare Administration Foyer 2. Richard Cleaver Lodge... 3. Leisure Building Behind Mavis Cleaver Court 4. Pugh Place Laundry 5. SwanCare Ningana Basement All 10c refunds from eligible containers deposited in the bins will be donated to SwanCare to improve resident amenity and we have agreed for Scouts WA to retain 2c per container to cover their costs of managing the pickups, delivery, bin clean and processing. Containers for Change targets drink containers that are aluminium, glass, plastic, steel and liquid paperboard beverage containers between 150ml and 3L. Click this link for more information: https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/ Happy recycling!

11.01.2022 Getting ready to start here at the 2020 SwanCare Charity Golf Day! Special thanks to our major sponsors Perrott Painting and Prestige Property Maintenance.

06.01.2022 Congratulations Estelita Masillones, Enrolled Nurse (Waminda), for taking out the top Feathers Prize in October for compassion! In this Feathers Wrap Up, we’ll discover moments of kindness, empathy, skill and courage. SwanCare’s Feathers nominations are just a hand-full of the thousands of wonderful things that happen at SwanCare every month - acts that make SwanCare a place we know and love. We pride ourselves on our people here - and we invite you to read on and discover why: https://swancare.com.au/swancare-feathers-wrap-october-2020 #Feathers #SwanCarePeople

05.01.2022 The 2020 SwanCare Charity Golf Day was a outstanding success with the sun shining on us all day and some great golf played! Tec 41/Wood Recruitment came out swinging wanting their third consecutive win, but were pipped at the post! 1st Place: Carpet Call 2nd Place: Tec 41/Wood Recruitment 3rd Place: Prestige Property Maintenance... A special thanks to those who made the day possible including our major sponsors Perrott Painting & Prestige Property Maintenance. Click here to view more photos from the day: https://bit.ly/2UuwFAD

02.01.2022 Too hot for an in person tour today? Walk through SwanCare Bentley Park Leisure Centre and Home offerings, from the comfort of the chair you're sitting in right now! Click on the link below for a tour, or if you're ready to chat to someone about your personal circumstances please call our friendly sales representative, Matthew Southgate, on (08) 6250 0016.