aged care Discussions

Anyone Work In Aged Care Or Know About Rcs?
I 'm studying aged care at the moment and i was wondering if anyone could help me with one of my assignments on the residential classification scale. i 've tried searching the net but can 't find the information i need.what documentation is required from care workers and also registered nurses/ directors of care? and what is the workers role? i 'm in south australia if that helpsany help would be really apreciated (Read answers)

What Are Some Common Hazards Found In An Aged Care Facility?
I 'm studying cert 3 in aged care at the moment, and one of the tasks is to look for hazards in the workplace, i haven 't started my work placement yet and this is the last tasks to do in this book before i hand it in. i 've though of a couple like bathroom - slippery floor, tiles lifting, kitchen - leaking fridge.any suggestions of some more you may have noticed if you work in the same or similar industry?thanks (Read answers)

Occupational Therapy & Certificate In Aged Care?
I will be starting my masters in occupational therapy sometime this year. was wondering if i should entrol in certificate 3 in aged care in order to get a job in aged care.if i do complete certificate 3 in aged care will i be repeating the same thing when i do my masters in ot...therefore a waste of money? will i still be able to find a job (aged care related) while im doing my masters in ot without doing a certificate in aged care? (Read answers)

'high Level Aged Care'?
What is your definition of this and is there a specified age before you are classed as aged care? (Read answers)

In Australia, Do You Need Cert 3 In Aged Care Before You Can Work In A Nursing Home?
I am currently studying enrolled nursing - have another 12 months to go. i would love to get into aged care now but no such luck as yet! (Read answers)

Who Has Ever Washed And Wiped An Adults Arrse?im Starting A Job Next Week In Aged Care And Disability.there?
Are several reservations i have,but this is the main one. (Read answers)

Waking Time For Residents In Aged Care?
Does anyone know a policy or anything stating a resonable waking time for residents in aged care facilities (Read answers)

Wanting To Get List Of Who The Aged Care Assisstant Team Would Refer A Aged Client To Allied Health Profeesio
Am doing cert 2 in aged care need list of allied health proffesionals that acat woulf refer a aged care person (Read answers)

How Many Days Can A Aged Care Facility Not Wash A Resident?
What is the length of time can someone not be showered in a aged care facility in victoria australia. i thought the length of time would be 3 days, does anybody know the length of time. (Read answers)

Urgent Please Help. A Question With Aged Care.?
I 'm studying aged care and i have come across a question i don 't seem to understand.question.how does the environment or service setting impact on the provision of personal care?1. personal care at home2. personal care in a residential aged care facility 3. personal care in a hospital ward4. personal care in a group home ( for people with a disability) the questions 1-4 are what i need to answer but with the following heading i don 't understand it. so if anyone could help that would be great..;. (Read answers)

Aged Care And Registered Nurse Whats The Difference?
I went into a aged care facility and they showed me what they do i didnt like it. i want to be a registered nurse is it the same as aged care please help (Read answers)

Whats It Like Being A Carer In Aged Care Faciltiy Or Homecare?
I am considering going into aged care. i sincerely respect and have a lot of time for the eldery and want to see that they are well looked after. the only issues i face are a. the workload- i have a bit of a bad back, and b.i am quite sensitive to smells so worried if i start feeling a bit sick taking residents to the toilet it will make them embarrassed. i was wondering on peoples personal experiences in the field, did they have these same concerns and were able to overcome them. the other option i have is retail which is what my background is, its unfulfilling but pay and working conditions are probabaly better (Read answers)

Mistrust In An Aged Care Facility That May Require Conflict Resolutuin And How To Solve Them?
Three area 's of mistrust in a care facility for the elderly that may require a resolution and how to solved it (Read answers)

How Does Forcing Pills, Like Valium On People In Aged Care Help?
Is it just given to make the incarcerated more pliable? (Read answers)

Aged Care Question Please Help?
This question is about old aged caredescribe and compare the potential risks for clients in residential care to those clients in an hacc environment? (Read answers)

Aged Care Or Critical Care Nursing ?
Should i choose aged care or critical care for :1 good salary2 less stressful3 long-term work in the future4 have free time to take care of my familyi would aprreciate if you give me some advice ... (Read answers)

I Am Doing An Aged Care Course And I Am Looking For Info On Nutrients?
I need to find a website with specific nutrients n info about it.. i have searched google in over 40 pages n can not find what i need.. can anyone help me please? (Read answers)

Help With Aged Care Needed?
Hi there, i 've just started doing a certificate 3 in aged care and i 'm stuck already. here it is....think about some of the ways you would assist an older person to recongnise the impact of physical changes and how would you assist them to do this?then its says: i would minimise the impact on their independence by....i 've been racking my brain trying to think as tohow i would answer these questions but have come up empty handed. any help would be great. thank you ahead of time to anyone out there that can help me!!! (Read answers)

Documenting The Needs Of An Elder In An Aged Care Facility.?
Does anyone know how the needs of a resident of an aged care facility are documented?needs meaning where they require assistance, whether it being personal hygiene, or mobility, or eating ect..i know it gets put into their personal care plan, but is this the only place their needs are documented?thank you so much.i live in australia, if this makes any difference. (Read answers)

I Have Cert. Lv In Age Care And Want To Do Palliative Care Training . Can Anyone Tell Where I Can Do This?
I live south australia. have been working in high and low care in the aged care industry for several years.i have been there when some of my patients have passed and want to do a coarse in palliative care so i can be of more use. (Read answers)

My Grandson Has Chicken Pox...i Have Been Looking After Him But I Work As A Nursing Asst In Aged Care ..?
Is this a problem...is it that contagious? do the elderly have to worry about that problem ?? (Read answers)

Anyone Work In Aged Care?
Could anyone tell me- as a care worker, what is your responsibility when it comes to a clients medication? and also- if there is a shortage of face washers during your weekend shift, how would you deal with this? any help would be great :) (Read answers)

Have 2 Work In "aged Care" !! Have No Energy.....please Help..(am Aged 55 Yrs Myself) But Have 2 Work !!.
Please i need some help.........!!!!anyone !!!!! ????? (Read answers)

Help I Work In The Aged Care Sector As A Nurse But Find I Get Every Virus Going.?
I work as a nurse in the aged care sector, and i was wondering if anyone had any advise on how to keep healthy, i work shift work and i seem to pick up every virus that is going around. the flu i now have i just cant seem to get rid of it even after antibolitics, i try to eat right i take multi vitamins etc but i still cant boost my immunity, any ideas would be great. (Read answers)