ForthemonthofSeptember,Carinyaresidentshave embarkedonachallenge Walkingtheequivalent kilometersofclimbingMtEverestasmanytimesas possible TheEverestChallengeisacrosssitechallenge,meaning wearecompetingagainst31AgedCareFacilities Winners willreceive$1000worthofexerciseequipmentoftheir choice Therearealsoindividualprizestobewon Residentshadabriefingofthechallengeanddecidedto gowiththehistoricname"CarinyaCats" Everyoneisvery motivatedtonotonlyimprovetheirmetreswalkedbutalso totakehomethegrandprize TodatetheCarinyaCatshavewalked247kmineightdays! Whatagreateffort ThankyoutoourphysioSam,allstaff,volunteersandthe communitywhoencourageandassistinourresidents achievetheirgoal KeepingUpWithCarinya Issue11, August/September,2022
AnnualGeneralMeeting
To reduce the risk of introducing or transmitting COVID withinthefacility,allvisitorsmust signinuponentry Visitors willdeclarethattheyarefreefromsymptoms,notisolating, testednegativetoarapidantigentestonthedayofvisiting (theseareavailableatreception)andyouhavenotbeenin contactwithaCOVIDpositivepersonwithinseven(7)days
Masks are compulsory throughout the facility including residentroomsandcommonareas Nametagsarealso mandatorytoidentifythatvisitorshavesignedincorrectly
Weareveryhappytoadvisethatthereiscurrentlynovisiting restrictionsinplace
ToelectOfficersoftheAssociationofordinaryMembers ofthecommitteeofmanagement Allpositionsbecome vacant and in accordance with the rules members retiringareeligibleforreelectionforaperiodofoneyear ToelectanAuditor Totransactbusinessofwhichatleastsevendays’notice inwritinghasbeengiven
ToreceivereportsfromCommitteeofManagementon theactivitiesandtransactionsoftheyearendedJune30, 2022inaccordancewiththeRetirementVillagesAct1986 andtheAgedCareAct1997
To confirm the minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of contributions to Carinya Lodge Homes Inc will be held at the Korumburra Senior CitizensonThursday20thOctober,2022at730pm
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FormoreinformationpleasecontactSarahJacksonvia 0356552125orsarah@carinyalodgecomau
VisitorsarewelcometovisitCarinya7daysaweek
Nominations for positions on the Committee of Management are to be received on the approved form (available by contacting sarah@carinyalodgecomau), all nominations must be lodged with the undersigned at the office of Carinya Lodge Homes Inc no later than 5pm, ThursdayOctober7th,2022
Carinyahadtwostandardsthatwereclassifiedasnotmet, botharoundrestraint,thiswasdueto thetemporaryfront entrance We have since rectified the issue and we are pleasedtosaywehavebeenreaccreditedforanotherthree years
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorcommentsaboutthereport, pleasecontactadmin@carinyalodgecomau
Our other methods are still available either via email to caremanager@carinyalodgecomau or via post to 35 CarinyaCrescent,Korumburra VIC 3950, Attention: Care Manager
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TherearearangeofopportunitiestovolunteerwithinCarinya includingbutnotlimitedto;Committeemember,fundraising committee,auxiliary,leisureandwellbeing, gardening and muchmore
WewouldalsoliketoinvitefamilyandfriendsofCarinyato write a review on our Google business page via this link https://gpage/r/Camx786s1EQ6EB0/review
Wehaverecentlydevelopedanewplatformforsubmitting compliments,complaints,feedbackorsuggestions Weare hopingthistooliseasierandmoreaccessibleforfamilyand friends Thisisananonymousplatformwiththeoptionfor contactdetails AnIPadisavailableatreceptiontolodge feedback using this platform Please follow this link https://sprwio/sttdbfa13
If you have a passion to enrich the lives of our aging communitypleasereachouttouseitherbycalling 03 5655 2125 or emailing admin@carinyalodgecomau to directyourenquirytotherightstaffmember
AccreditationReport Fromthe4thtothe6thofJuly,CarinyahadtheAgedCare
Volunteersarerequiredtobetriplevaccinatedandhavea satisfactorypolicecheckasperlegislationandpolicies andQualitySafetyCommissiononsitetoconductour reaccreditation, please follow this link to read the report https://wwwagedcarequalitygovau/services/carinya lodgehostel3019 Carinyaispleasedwiththeresult Thereportshows thatwearecommittedtoqualitycareforourresidentsand community
Carinyahasbeensuccessfullyoperating forover50years! Contributingtoourhighstandardsofcarearetheamazing volunteerswithinourcommunityandsurroundingareas
AgedCareEmployeeDay Onthe7thofAugust2022,CarinyacelebratedAgedCare EmployeeDay Thereweresomecelebrationsthatstaffenjoyedincludinga pinata,cakesandslices,acupfullofappreciationandavery memorablevideomadebyourwonderfulresidents Carinyawouldliketothank allofthewonderfulcontributions ourstaffmakedaily To watch our residents video please use this link https://youtube/ZlZpnOaML0o
We’reseekingexperiencedRegisteredNursesmotivatedto makeapositivechangeinthelifeofourelderlyresidentsand joinusinimprovingthebenchmarkforcare
Pictured: Frician, Casey and Kellie who are part of our nursing team
Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowisanursewhoisdriventomake achangeinthelivesofourelderlyresidentsandenabletheir independenceandwellbeing,pleasecallJessica035655 2125oremailrecruit@carinyalodgecomauwewouldloveto speaktoyou
HappyRetirement
Being part of the Carinya team you will provide person centeredcaretoourresidents,ensuringasafeenvironment withinthefacilityandapplyingyourclinicalskillstoimprove theirqualityoflifeandindependence
ThankyouforyourvaluablecontributiontoCarinyaDebbie wewishyoualltheverybestandlookforwardtoyouvisiting everynowandthen
Pictured: Bev Hall with Debbie Witton, winning her final Scuds game
DebbiestartedatCarinya31yearsago DuringDebbie'stime hereshehasnotonlymadeanenormousimpactonresident lives but she has also been a valuable and loved team member
Carinya said a heartfelt goodbye to one of our longest servingstaffmembersonThursday25thAugust2022
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AFLGrandFinal
Maythebestteamwin!
Ourresidentshavebeenbusykeepingourveggiepods well maintained
Picture: Sarah (PCA) and Kelvin, member of the resident ideas group
Gardening
ResidentIdeasGroup
Ofcourse,ifthereareanyvolunteerswantingtohelpuswith ourgardeningprogramwewouldloveforyourtogetintouch
ThegrandfinalwillbeavailabletowatchontheTaronga diningTV
This group was formed as an outcome of staff check in meetingsandresidentsurvey Duringthemonthlymeeting groupmembersdiscussinitiatives,activitiesandwishlists residentsandstaffwouldlikeimplement,benefitingresidents independenceandimprovementstodaytodaylives
Saturday24thSeptember2022,CarinyawillbeholdingaAFL grandfinalday
Carinyaresidentideasgrouphasdevelopedalistofpossible activities,initiativesandfutureprojectsthat wearecurrently surveyingresidentstodevelopalistofpriorities
We look forward to sharing outcomes that this group will implement Thisgroupmeetingisinadditiontotheresident monthlymeeting
ResidentareinvitedtoattendtheTarongadiningareafora BBQandcelebrations,footballcolorsareverywelcome!
Pictured: Rod pictured with some handmade worms
Carinyaasksthatanyvisitorsattendingduringcelebrations beconscientiousofsocialdistancingandpropermaskuse Unfortunately,ourBBQisonlyavailabletoresidentsand staffontheday
RecentlywehadabloomofDaffodilsalsowhichwasan amazingsight AsidefromtheDaffodilswestillhaveavariety ofvegetablesgrowingincludinglettuce,cauliflower,spinach andmore
Wecan'twaituntilwecanharvestthevegetablesandgive themtoourkitchenstaff
Carinyahasrecentlyimplementedabrainstorminggroup, madeupofresidentsandstaff
Didyouknowthatanybelongingsthataresidentbringsinto Carinya are the resident's sole responsibility? There is a special clause in the resident agreement that states that Carinyacannotbeheldresponsibleforanydamagetoyour belongingsorifitemshavebeenstolen Thereforeitisyour responsibility to obtain contents insurance It would be proactivetohaveameetingwithyourlovedoneandfamilyto listwherevaluablesarebeingkept
EverymonthIwouldliketofocusontopicsthatresidentsand theirrepresentativescouldfindinformative JulieDamon, BusinessManager
Therearetworequiredstepscomingintocare; 1agedcareassessment 2theincomeandassetassessment
Thingsyoushouldknow
EveryresidentthatcomesintocareistoenterintoaResident Agreementasperagedcarelegislation Therearemany clausesregardingdetails,rightsandresponsibilitiesofboth Carinyaandtheresident
YourBelongings
Theinsurancewoulddetailwhateventsyouarecoveredfor andtheitemsthatyoumaywanttobecoveredItemssuchas yourreclinerchair clothingandpersonalitemsincluding; jewellery,watches,mobilephones,laptops,andtablets You mayhavesuppliedyourownscooterormedicalequipment
If there was an event such as fire or damage to an item Carinyaisnotresponsibletoreplacetheseitems
Alinktomoredetailsabout'Whatisassistedlivingcontents insurance?' What is covered and not covered under the contents insurance? https://wwwfindercomau/assisted livingcontentsinsurance WhatisDignityofRisk? Thismeansyouhavetherighttomakedecisionsaboutyour careandservices DignityofriskisincludedintheAgedCareQualityStandards These Standards require your provider to recognise and respect your unique identity, culture, social connections, wellbeing and needs This will help you to maintain your independenceYouragedcareprovidershouldsupportyou totakerisks,soyoucanliveyourbestlife Ifyou,yourfamilyorrepresentativeshaveconcernsaboutthe careyouorsomeoneelseisreceiving,itisimportanttotalk aboutit Talktoyouragedcareservice,theOlderPersons AdvocacyNetworkon1800700600ortheAgedCareQuality and Safety Commission on 1800 951 822 https://wwwagedcarequalitygovau/resources/what dignityriskconsumerresources
AgedCareDevelopment Our final stage includes the main entrance, public toilets, boardroomandanewsplitlevel20spacecarparkopposite themainentrance Thankyoutoeveryonethathasdonatedandcontributed overtheyears, Carinyaislookingforwardtoinvitingyouto ouropendaycelebrations Ourbankattherearofthefacilityhasalsobeenclearedof weeds, blackberries, trees and other debris It now has matting covering the area If there are any volunteers wantingtohelpwithgardeningtheareapleasecontactLyn Mayoviarvm@carinyalodgecomau Contributionsofshrubsorplantswouldbeverywelcome NewIndependentLiving Units Developmentofournewestindependentlivingunitsiswell and truly underway The two, three bedroom units are currentlyatlockupstageandthetwo,twobedroomunits currentlyunderconstruction Carinyaishopingthatallfourunitswillbefinishedbytheend oftheyear(allgoingwell) To enquire about availability or join our wait list for independentlivingunitspleasecallLynMayo0467220253or rvm@carinyalodgecomau
Mon Tue Wed Thu 1030AM Walking Group @Unit22 1030AM Cuppa Time @Unit22 1000AM Book Exchange @Unit22 200PM Book Exchange @Unit22 1030AM Walking Group @Unit22 ILUActivities Carinyahaveasmalllibraryforanyonewantingtodobook swaps,booksareavailableinUnit22 WalkingGroup,wehavenoticedafewindividualswalking andaskingifothers wouldalsoliketowalk Ifyouwouldlike towalkwithcompany,pleaseseethetimetablebelowfor times Ifanyoneisinterestedincards,couldyoupleaseletmeLyn knowsoshecanorganiseacardgroupsession Wehavedevelopedthistimetableasastartingpointandare opentosuggestions,pleasecontactLynforfeedback ILUMaintenance RequestsandGreen Waste Carinya has had some staff away recently and the maintenancerequestshavehadtobeprioritisedAlljobsare loggedandwillgetcompleted PleaseifyouhaveamaintenancerequestringLynoradmin andthejobwillgetlodged,ifwedon’tknowaboutithowcan wefixit?Wewouldratherfixasmallproblembeforeitgetsto beabiggerissue Ifyouhavegreenwaste,callLyn0467220253ortheadmin department 56552125 to arrange for a green waste bin be deliveredtoyourunit, Fillthebinandcall Lynorreceptionto arrangecollectionofthebinforyou ILUDates toRemember
BelowpricelistisstrictlyforILUresidentsanddonotapplytostafforthewidercommunity
Carinyaisexcitedtoannounceanewserviceavailabletoindependent livingunitresidents Startingfromthe4thof October2022,ourhairdressingteamandnewlybuilthairsaloonwillbeavailableforbookingstoILUresidents
CurrentlyappointmenttimesareTuesdayandWednesdaybetween9amand2pm,withthepossibilityofextending appointmenttimesdependingonrequirementsBookingcanbemadebycallingadmin0356552125
AllILUresidentswillneedtoconductarapidantigentestonthedayofyourappointment(aspervisitorrequirements) Testscanbeconductedatyourhomebeforearriving
Colour/Foils(IncTrimandBlowWave) $90 Perm(IncCutandSet) $90 Trim(IncShampooandSet) $40 SetOnly $25 ShampooandSetOnly $30 ShampooandDryOff $15 BlowWavewithShampoo $30 BlowWave $25 DryOffOnly $15 TrimOnly $25 Men'sClipperCut $15 Men'sHairCut $20 CarinyaHairdressingnowopentoIndependentLiving Unit(ILU)residents!