Careseekers (Page 14)

What Is End Of Life Care & How Careseekers Can Help When You Arrive At This Point

End of life care aims to help those who have a life-limiting or life-threatening illness. The focus of this care is managing symptoms and providing assistance and comfort.

Care Workers

Tips For Writing Great Shift Notes

Shift notes reflect a client’s movement towards their goals, as identified in their individual support plans, and also represent a record of events on each shift or visit and therefore serve as a communication tool for other staff involved in their care.

Aged Care

Navigating My Aged Care - How To Get A Home Care Package Fast

Understanding and navigating My Aged Care can be a complex and difficult process for individuals and families. We hope the following points assist you in the process.

Care Workers

How To Navigate A Meet & Greet

Navigating a meet and greet can be challenging. Here are some great tips to help you during your meeting.

Aged Care

What Is Personal Care?

All individuals have the right to expect safe, effective and quality delivery of personal and clinical care.

NDIS

Psychosocial Recovery Coach - Now Available For NDIS Participants

A new support item called the psychosocial recovery coach has been developed in response to feedback on integrating recovery-oriented practice within the NDIS.

supportcoordinator

Is Support Coordination The Next Step In Your Career?

Support coordinators work to identify the needs of their clients, personalise their support and ensure they are receiving appropriate services.

careseekers

Keeping Cool This Summer

Extreme heat can be dangerous and can result in heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat stroke. It is important to prepare now as the weather is warming, to ensure your home is cool and comfortable during the summer months.

NDIS

Occupational Therapists - An Important Part Of Any NDIS Plan

Occupational Therapy aims to improve independence and participation in community involvement. The NDIS provides funding for Occupation Therapy services and it is often included in a NDIS participant's plan in either the Core Supports or Capacity Building sections.

Aged Care

Keeping Well At Home

The challenges faced by older Australians during COVID-19 are complex and many of the measures designed to keep us all safe are having a disproportionate effect.