We are currently recruiting for the following positions at Ananda Findon and Hope Valley. Please note you will be based at one site but will be required to work at both as required. Do not apply if unable to do so. REGISTERED NURSES WITH OVER 1 YEAR’S EXPERIENCE – CASUAL ENROLLED NURSES WITH 3 MONTHS […]
Following a year where we developed the Ananda Resident Focused Care model and partnered with Dementia Training Australia (DTA), Ananda is delighted to have been featured in three articles in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care. In the August/September’s issue Michael Page, Karen Daniels and Pooja Newman describe the new model of care and how […]
All staff to benefit from a one year Tailored Training Package Dementia can happen to anyone, but it is more common in people over the age of 65. Over 400,000 people are living with dementia in Australia as of 2018 and an estimated 250 people join the dementia population every day. The rates of dementia […]
11.3.22 Dear All Staff, COVID-19 UPDATE Further to our Staff Blog last week we have been notified of additional staff that have tested positive to COVID-19. In total we have nine (9) staff across both homes who have recently tested positive five (5) staff Hope Valley and four (4) staff at Findon. All staff are […]
COVID-19 UPDATE 11.2.22 Dear All Staff, COVID-19 continues to bring challenges across both our homes. As reported in our last Staff Blog we have had a number of staff test positive to COVID-19 in the past two weeks. I am happy to report that these staff members are currently quarantining at home and all are […]
COVID-19 UPDATE 11.2.22 Dear All Staff, These courses are great for Clinical, Care, Wellness and Engagement Staff as well great information for our kitchen, cleaning, laundry, and maintenance and admin teams. COVID-19 continues to bring challenges across both our homes. As reported in our last Staff Blog we have had a number of staff test […]
Dear All Staff, As you are aware we have a number of staff that have tested positive to COVID-19 across both our homes. These staff members are currently quarantining at home and all are doing well. We are in contact with them to ensure they are doing well as well as contact with SA Health. […]
Winter is coming ……… and it feel like it is here now. It may be cold outside but I can’t help but appreciate the changing of the season and fresh and vibrate colours in our gardens. Welcome to “bumper” edition of our Newsletter Influenza Vaccination Update I am happy to report that all residents (who […]
ANNUAL INFLUENZA VACCINE AND COVID -19 VACCINE We have been advised by the PHN on behalf of the Commonwealth that Hope Valley residents will receive their Covid 19 vaccine week commencing 10th May 2021 (date to be confirmed). Findon residents will have the COVID-19 vaccine date commencing 17th of May. Residents will receive the Pfizer […]
Over the last 3 years Ananda’s Workforce Executive has been working with Dementia Training Australia (DTA) to develop a unique Virtual Reality (VR) education tool and workshop to allow carers and nurses an immersive experience which helps them empathise with residents regarding environmental design barriers and the effects of medications. In June 2019 25 Ananda […]
Further to our recent communication we have now been advised we will now be receiving the residents vaccination on 1st June 2021, and not May 23rd 2021 as previously notified. Please ensure you have completed and returned your consent form as soon as possible. Influenza vaccines should be taken at least 2 weeks before the […]
Findon residents who provide a signed consent form will receive their vaccination on site from 8 am on April 23rd. The immunisation team will only bring enough vaccine for the residents who consent in advance. If you are a resident or substitute decision maker please provide a consent form in the next few days. You […]
The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) is a new Government initiative to help reduce the risk of abuse and neglect for people living or staying in a residential aged care home. The scheme requires aged care providers to identify, record, manage, resolve, and report all serious incidents that occur or are alleged or suspected to […]
CONSENT REQUIRED Dear Residents, Families and Staff, As we wait for official notification from SA Health to advise when Ananda Aged Care (Hope Valley and Findon) will be allocated a day and time to undertake the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine rollout please find below so additional information regarding the vaccine rollout. The Commonwealth are responsible for […]
BREAKING NEWS The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is almost here! It’s with great excitement that I announce the COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine has finally reached our shores………. We are now awaiting the “official call” to advise us the day that Ananda Aged Care Hope Valley and Findon will participate in the vaccine roll out. All residents […]