Around the Clock Care Pty Ltd

16/08/2023

22/01/2022

Around the Clock Care

is seeking a full-time Rostering Coordinator for immediate start. Ideally you will reside in close proximity to the office located in Bellevue Hill

The role of the Rostering Coordinator is responsible for the rostering and scheduling of the nursing team to provide a reliable, timely and consistent high-quality service to our clients. You are responsible for day-to-day communication with our clients and nursing team responding to queries and in particular ensuring that the roster is appropriately filled. You are the first point of contact for our rostering queries.

Key responsibilities administrative tasks also include supervision, of care staff.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience required:

Nursing or significant experience in a similar role in a community or aged care setting;
Knowledge of the common physical, psychological and social issues affecting frail older people and people living with dementia;
Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting older people from culturally diverse communities;
Demonstrated staff supervision skills;
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to undertake complex negotiations and develop relationships with other organizations
High level organizational and motivational skills;
Ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis, manage competing priorities and tasks and delegate effectively;
Excellent English both written and spoken
Experience with a rostering program
Understanding of, and commitment to, Work, Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practices
You must be fully Covid vaccinated and have a current police check

Applications open to suitably qualified candidates that are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only

Please respond by sending your CV to
hr@aroundtheclockcare.com.au

04/05/2021

Around the Clock Care is looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our Sydney team.
We have several positions available and would love to hear from you.
We offer
Very competitive hourly rates
Flexible shifts
Supportive Leadership team
Essential Criteria
​Right to Work in Australia - valid passport
Police Check
Desirable Criteria
Driver's licence and car
First Aid Certificate
Certificate III or IV in Aged Care/ Disability Support or similar
Aged, healthcare or community welfare experience would be terrific!
Please attach your CV and email us at: info@aroundtheclockcare.com.au

30/03/2021

Around the Clock Care is looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our Sydney team.
We have several positions available and would love to hear from you.

We offer
Very competitive hourly rates
Flexible shifts
Supportive Leadership team
Essential Criteria
​Right to Work in Australia - valid passport
Police Check
Desirable Criteria

Driver's licence and car
First Aid Certificate
Certificate III or IV in Aged Care/ Disability Support or similar
Aged, healthcare or community welfare experience would be terrific!

Please attach your CV and email us at: info@aroundtheclockcare.com.au

07/08/2019

There is nothing like one to one care in your own home!!

Home care is the best care and Around the Clock Care provides excellence in Home Care. The care staff we place in your home are backed up and supported 24 hours a day.👩‍🏭

13/10/2018

The Pros of staying at home and NOT entering Residential Care.



There has been a lot of bad press lately about Nursing Homes and rightly so. A recent survey of over 75's resulted in 75% saying they would much prefer to stay at home rather than enter a Residential Care Facility.

Australia has an aging population. The eldest of the baby boomers are now in their 70’s and they face a future with dilemmas as most never wish to enter any Aged Care Facility.

Even the finest of Aged Care Facilities with all the superficial trappings of luxury do not live up to all expectations. The government admits that Home is Best and the cheapest option. This is the reasoning behind home care packages provided by the government. It is a cheaper option for the government and a far superior option for the individual.

One needs to realize that staying at Home and receiving care as required allows the individual to maintain some control over their life as well as allowing them to be relatively independent. It keeps their brain ticking over as they try to manage their circumstances however badly- it doesn’t really matter unless it’s dangerous. With a little assistance with in home care and perhaps family, any negatives are quickly mitigated. Around the Clock Care are experts in Home Care. Not only do they provide great carers, case management and advice but they are available 24/7

Entering a Residential Care Facility immediately removes regular need for shopping, meal planning and preparation, cleaning, laundry and generally maintaining a home.

Each bit of responsibility that is shed allows the person to retreat further from independence and “go downhill”

Residential care facilities provide diversions however, in-between meals and activities, care and attention tend to be very poor. Even the Facilities that outwardly appear luxurious often have poor staff ratios, poor training, poor communication and poor reaction time to the call bell. One of the biggest problems in a Residential Aged Care Facility is that there is no mandatory staffing ratios. They often operate on Agency staff leading to a breakdown in good care. There is no substitute for one to one care as available with In Home Care

Recently I visited a resident in a 5-star establishment only to find the resident in bed at 10 am. I asked them if they were feeling unwell. ” I’m fine, they just haven’t come near me to get me up.” They replied.
When I asked the staff why they had not had the time to assist the reply was that the resident had not pressed the call button. My reply to them was- “you do know she is paralyzed on one side and cannot access the bell!”

Receiving care that allows you to remain in your own home can be funded by a Consumer Directed Care Package or self-funded. Staying at home allows one to remain in familiar surroundings, maintaining independence and stay very connected to one’s immediate neighbourhood, family and friends. It allows one to live better, longer and stronger.

Around the Clock Care is a premier provider of In Home Care and always says “Good Care is the Best Medicine” especially in one’s own home

27/02/2016

Dealing with Difficult Behaviour

Often as one ages, personality traits become magnified. An untrusting person can become paranoid and an irritable person can become angry. The target of these behaviours is often the people closest to them.

The aging process sometimes brings about anger as the elderly vent frustration brought about by chronic pain, losing friends, having memory issues, being incontinent and other things that make ageing difficult and frustrating.

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can also cause these behaviors in which case your aged parent doesn’t have control of their behaviour. Your parent may constantly accuse you of stealing as they cannot locate misplaced items. It is useless to try and reason with them after an article is found.

As a caregiver, the best thing you can do is not take it personally. Focus on the positive, ignore the negative and take a break from care giving and find some respite. Take a short break, go for a walk or do something which gives you pleasure. Try and find someone else who can have a turn of playing carer.

Sometimes, elderly parents turn on the child that is trying so hard to take care of them and the result is abuse. Often the person giving direct care is singled out to be the cause of all their problems and they become the receiver of mental and emotional abuse, even physical abuse. As the world of the aged person becomes narrower and narrower with loss of contact with friends, lack of mobility and sense of purpose so their frustrations and fears grow and they look for someone to blame. They often not only say unkind things, but take every opportunity to tell anyone how terrible you are. It is very hard for the receiver of this abuse not to become angry and humiliated.

Finding respite for oneself may allow your parent to gain an appreciation for all that you do. If this doesn’t work you need to separate the behaviour from the person and call it an illness and appreciate the positive times you can still share

12/02/2016

GREAT CARE IS THE BEST MEDICINE!!

Ring us and talk to us about Free Case Management of your Consumer Directed Care Package

Tel; 02 9327 4942

09/09/2015

When is the right time for In home care?

You suffer from arthritis and you find the simple chores around the house difficult. You have had a hip replacement or some other surgery where you find yourself house bound and need help once again with simple tasks around the house and perhaps showering yourself. Or perhaps you no longer trust yourself to drive and assistance to get to appointments or do some shopping would be great as you don’t want to keep asking family.
Seeking professional in home help or care is often delayed as many do not want a stranger in the house. However, professional in home care is just that, “professional” Rather than struggling with the activities of daily living, a carer can make a huge difference to your life. A professional carer is reliable so you know you will have things done and make appointments on time. In addition rather than being isolated in your own home you know you will have a visit, companionship and a safe means to go out into the world.
A carer can take the load off your mind so you can concentrate on the pleasant activities that you can still manage such as playing cards, or spending time reading or with friends and family.

You and your family will have peace of mind as your needs will be taken care of , you will be safer and precious time with family will be quality . Call Around the Clock Care 02 9327 4942

15/02/2014

Around the Clock Care Pty Ltd
Your local provider of nursing and personal care services.
Telephone 02 9327 4942

15/02/2014

If your loved one feels feel that they need some help at home, they should not assume that they need to leave home and enter into residential care. They can remain in their own house but with the addition of some extra help from Around the Clock Care


Consider encouraging them to contact Around the Clock Care if they are experiencing any of the following:
•Problems getting in or out of the bath
•Finding it difficult to cook or do laundry
•Unable to walk to the shops
•Difficulty in cleaning, making the bed or other household jobs
•Difficulty in remembering to take medication
•Problems with getting around
•Difficulty with using the toilet
•Problems with getting dressed/undressed

There are services available which can help. These range from someone who ‘pops in’ to 24 hour live in care.

So what type of help is available?

Home-based services :

There are a range of services designed to assist older people at home which include:
•Home help and shopping
•‘Pop in’ help for medication prompting
•Meals preparation
•Personal care, assistance with bathing and dressing
•Day/respite care
•Live in care
• transport to social events and medical etc

11/05/2013

Quite often the elderly person may still be relatively active but unable to carry out all the chores around teh home and those required for daily living such as shopping. Therefore they may wish to have some in home care whilst still maintaining their quality of life. Others may have more intensive care needs but understandably wish to remain in the comfort of their own home.

The benefits of full-time home care for the elderly are enormous: being able to stay in your own home surrounded by ones own belongings and comforts give a feeling of security. The choice to eat what you like at the mealtimes of your choice; entertaining family and friends whenever one wishes; one-to-one care; and a much greater choice on how the day is spent makes life meaningful with a view to a future.

Around the Clock Care is able to assist your loved ones with daily activities and so maintain their ability to stay home longer
Ring us on 02 9327 4942