PARA HILLS RESIDENTIAL CARE May 2017 NEWSLETTER

Inside this issue

Page 1 – Inside this issue: this month’s birth flower, birthstone and birth signs

Page 2 - May Birthdays and April Highlights

Page 3 – Comments and Complaints, Upcoming Events

Page 4 – Emergency Role

Page 4, 5 & 6- Photos of April highlights.

This Month’s Birth Flower / Stone / Signs

The Birth sign is shared between Aries and Taurus. The birth flower is the Lily

of The Valley.

The Birthstone is an Emerald.

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May Birthdays

Happy birthday to Geoff, Reg and Jim.

Previous Month Highlights – April

On the 6th of April we held a Younique Make-up beauty shop hosted by Mishi. Many of

our residents, their families and staff enjoyed this activity. This was held in conjunction

with Gery’s 60th surprise birthday.

On Wednesday the 12th of April was the residents Easter Luncheon. Thank you to Tony

and Partners for the beautiful spread. Everyone had a great time and so much work goes

into plan this special day so I would like to thank everyone for their help. Tita and Max

won the Easter Bonnet parade. Thank you also to the craft group for their Easter

Themed decorations.

Anzac Day was acknowledged on Tuesday the 25th with Jim proudly raising the flag while

the formalities progressed. Morning tea was enjoyed outside as the sun shone brightly.

Family members joined in and the staff assembled outside to “raise our glass” for the

Diggers. Many thanks to Bill for reciting The Ode and for Betty’s singing. Poppies and

rosemary were worn by everyone.

Comments and Complaints

Does everyone know that if you have a problem you CAN do something about it?

The Helping Us to Care Brochures is located at the Kesters notice board which is at the

Kesters Road entrance of Our Home.

There are also some located in the Ceafield Wing both near the notice board and on the

bookcase. You can also always ask one of our friendly staff if you cannot find them.

Feedback is an integral part of improving the home and providing the highest quality of care

to all residents.

All issues are treated as confidential and we endeavour to sort out any problems in a timely

manner.

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Continuous Improvement:

We try to please every resident with our activities but if there is something that you would

like to do, please do not hesitate to let one of our friendly DT Team know. We appreciate all

your input into the activity programme.

Upcoming events in May

3rd- Mini Bus Outing

10th- Mother’s Day raffle draw

10th- Kathy’s Reminiscing on the Queen’s Mum

12th- Nurses Day/Tony’s Birthday

17th- In House Memorial

UPDATE ON FOOTY TIPPING

Gilbert is currently in the lead in the 2017 Footy Tipping Comp.

Easter Raffle Winners: Congratulations to Chris, Mary and Elice.

A short reminder to all residents, families and friends

Your role during an emergency

On hearing an alarm sound you should do the following:

Remain calm

Stay where you are until directed by a staff member - UNLESS YOU ARE IN

IMMEDIATE DANGER

Always be aware of your nearest exit (as indicated on the floor plan in each bedroom

and as displayed throughout our home)

Be aware of where the nearest fire door is

Be aware of the location of the fire extinguishers / hoses / break glass

Assist where ever possible as directed by the chief fire warden (white hat) or fire

Warden (red hat)

PARA HILLS RESIDENTIAL CARE May 2017 NEWSLETTER

Lest We Forget

PARA HILLS RESIDENTIAL CARE May 2017 NEWSLETTER

PARA HILLS RESIDENTIAL CARE May 2017 NEWSLETTER

In loving memory of Gonni, Ron and John