Aged Care - Careseekers (Page 7)

How Existing Skills Can Transfer To Care & Support Work

The skills and experience gained in other industries or through caring for a family can be successfully and easily transferred into care and support work to make a difference in someone's life.

Aged Care

Telehealth Could Be Here To Stay

Digital health services have come to the fore during COVID-19. What has been used in rural and remote communities for years, telehealth has been adopted by the wider community during COVID-19 to help stop the spread of the virus.

Care Workers

Why saying yes to a 1 hour shift is a good idea

One of the many benefits of the Careseekers platform is that we do not require minimum hours for bookings. This is to ensure that aged care and disability care seekers do not have to use their funding for hours they don't need.

Aged Care

Raising awareness of elder abuse

As difficult as it may be to comprehend, around 4-6 per cent of elderly Australians are subject to some form of elderly abuse.

Aged Care

June is bowel cancer awareness month

Saving lives through early detection is the positive message for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Aged Care

Self contributing superannuation as an independent care or support worker

As care and support workers we know you think a lot about others and their well being. It's also important you think about your own. Saving some money for your retirement may not be on your radar now, but it can make all the difference to your future!

Aged Care

National Palliative Care Week 2020

This week is National Palliative Care Week. Organised by Palliative Care Australia and supported by the Department of Health, it aims to raise awareness and understanding and to break down misconceptions about palliative care in Australia.

Up-skilling for care workers in self-isolation

With most of us having more time at home than we are used to, now is a great time to complete on-line courses to advance your skills.

Aged Care

COVID-19 Tips For The Elderly

The Australian Government Department of Health advises that all Australians are at risk of contracting COVID-19, however people over the age of 60 are at a greater risk of more serious complications.

Mental Health

Looking after your well-being during this time

It is completely normal to be having feelings of anxiety and distress during this unprecedented time. Whether you are in self-isolation or choosing to adopt social distancing measures, it is important to keep a positive outlook and good mental health.