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 […]
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 […]
The vaccination is almost here! Please help us be ready for a very busy and complex process to immunise 300 staff and 200 residents in a very short time frame. Please carefully read and print the form and fill it in, and bring it with you on the day of vaccination (to be confirmed but […]
The vaccination is almost here! Please help us be ready for a very busy and complex process to immunise 300 staff and 200 residents in a very short time frame. Bring your phone with OnePassport app to evidence your vaccination and keep it in your immunisation wallet. You must do this to have your record […]
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine it’s nearly here… We have now received confirmation that the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination has been TGA approved and is being prepared for rollout to Residents and Staff living and working with a Residential Aged Care Facility. Rollout is to commence late FEB early March 2021. We have received notification that all aged […]
Aged care residents and staff will be priority for vaccination when available. Please see this presentation on the roadmap for vaccination and contact us if you have any concerns. We recommend all residents and staff will receive the vaccine unless they have a medical reason where they cannot. OnePassport is mandated for all staff as […]