Resthaven Incorporated

Today, Resthaven officially welcomes staff and residents from eleven retirement villages in South Australia as they join under the Resthaven banner. The move marks the official settlement of the acquired 799 retirement units that were previously owned by Aveo. Resthaven CEO Darren Birbeck says, ‘Throughout October, we have held resident meetings at all sites to introduce ourselves and offer reassurance to those who live there. It has been a great opportunity to get to know the new residents and understand what is important to them.’ Read more: https://bit.ly/3Ao1Sha

Join the team at Resthaven in your next great career move as Senior Manager Clinical Services 💫 This fantastic opportunity is a permanent full-time position, reporting to the Executive Manager Clinical Governance and Operational Excellence. You will be responsible for the review and development of better practice clinical standards and processes, aligned with our Clinical Governance framework. The role involves identifying organisational clinical priorities, embedding Aged Care Quality Standards focussing on best practice for older people, together with leading clinical education across both community and residential services. Apply today: bit.ly/3NK1HzU Applications close Wednesday 13 November 2024

An exciting opportunity awaits for a full-time Learning and Organisational Development Lead to join the Resthaven Workforce Development team 🌟 This role includes designing, implementing and managing organisational development and learning strategies for Resthaven, aligning with our strategic goals. Benefit from our secure work environment, a generous salary, professional development opportunities, and various employee assistance programs. Apply now: https://bit.ly/48n9Ofo Applications close on 7 November 2024.

Yesterday, we were delighted to host the Hon Anika Wells MP (Federal Member for Lilley and Minister for Aged Care), Marielle Smith (Senator for South Australia) and Claire Clutterham (Labor Candidate for Sturt) at Resthaven Paradise. 🤝 The group enjoyed a tour of the home, including the rose garden in full bloom, and a chat with residents and staff! 😍

In celebrating Spiritual Care Week, Dr Louise Townend, Coordinating Chaplain at Resthaven Port Elliot, wants people to know that spirituality doesn’t have to be religious – it has to do with heart, feeling and experience. 💖 This year's theme explores 'Chaplains Beyond Religious Roles', with Louise encouraging residents at the home to embrace everyday spiritual moments by running weekly relaxation classes. 🙏 Read more: https://bit.ly/3NwIbqB

In the context of Ageism Awareness Day (9 October), Resthaven CEO, Darren Birbeck, invites readers to recognise the ageism present in our society and highlights the importance of social contact as a key to flourishing as we age. Read more: https://bit.ly/3BMRCQ5

Earlier this month, Executive Manager People and Culture, Sylvia Powell, attended the University of Adelaide's scholarship celebration at the National Wine Centre. 🎓 Sylvia was pleased to meet the recipients of the Resthaven Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship and the Resthaven Undergraduate Oral Health Scholarship for 2024. Resthaven supports students in this way, as part of our social investment in the future aged care workforce. 🤗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ubq3pN

Resthaven Port Elliot Housekeeping Services Assistant, Grace Melville, not only loves her job because she now has stable, sustainable employment in hospitality, but also because of all the 'grandparents' she's gained. 🥰 ‘I left my previous job because it felt impersonal,’ Grace says. ‘I was looking for more interaction with the people I serve and hoping to develop connections through more regular contact. That’s exactly what I have here at Resthaven.’ 🙌 Read more about her career with Resthaven: https://bit.ly/3XIEfYl

50 years of Resthaven Marion! 🥂🎉🥳 At the end of September, around 60 residents came together with staff, family members, volunteers and local dignitaries to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Resthaven Marion. CEO Darren Birbeck says, 'Connections are a strong part of Resthaven and our history – and we see living examples of that here at Resthaven Marion.’ 🙌 Read more about the festivities: https://bit.ly/3NmtCWu

Today, on Ageism Awareness Day, we are pleased to announce that Resthaven has joined the EveryAGE Counts Coalition. ⭐ EveryAGE Counts is an advocacy campaign aimed at tackling ageism against older Australians. The campaign spearheads a social movement with a challenging goal: to shift social norms and positively influence the way Australia thinks about ageing and older people. This is our pledge. 🙌