Para Hills Residentail Care May 2015 Newsletter

PARA HILLS RESIDENTIAL CARE
May 2015 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, Paula, Reg, Jim and
Sarah.
Previous Month Highlights – April
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On Wednesday the 1st of April, we held our Easter Luncheon. Tony opened the
Luncheon and Kathy said the Easter Prayer. We would like to thank Tony and the
Partners for their beautiful luncheon and of course Easter Bunny.
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The Easter Bonnet Parade was also held, with some great entrants this year. It was
great to see so many hats. Congratulations to Sam Rositano for his first prize hat in
the residents section.
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The Easter Raffle was drawn following the luncheon with Joan Lock winning 1st prize,
Ana Klein 2nd and Edward 3rd..Thank you to everyone for entering. A huge thank you to
all that donate prizes for our raffles. Nic’s Harmony Hair and Beauty for the voucher
and Journey: Hand Poured Soy Wax Candles and Melts, from Pauline, for the gorgeous
Pineapple Candle.
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Kathrina’s baby shower was held on the 8th of April. Joanne did a great job at
organising this activity. Everyone was involved with the games and of course the
goodies to eat. Kathrina has now had her baby boy called Lucas and he weighed 8.5lb
and entered the world on the 28th……a little late.
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Anzac Day was acknowledged on Saturday the 25th with Jim proudly raising the flag
while the formalities progressed. Morning tea was enjoyed inside as it was a bit chilly
and rained. Family members joined in and the staff assembled outside to “raise our
glass” for the Diggers.
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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.
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
 We are collecting cans & non-perishable foods for a
donation to the local Churches/Community groups. All
donations are welcome. Please see Pauline, Geri, Tanya,
Lisa or Joanne.
7th- Japanese Day/Paula’s Birthday Concert
10th- Mother’s Day
12th- Nurses Day/Tony’s Birthday
18th- 90th Birthday Concert for Reg
21st- Chit Chat Coffee Club (fundraiser)
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A short reminder to all residents, families and friends
Your role during an emergency
On hearing an alarm sound you should do the following:
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Remain calm
Stay where you are until directed by a staff member - UNLESS YOU ARE IN
IMMEDIATE DANGER
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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)
Easter 2015
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Anzac Day 2015
UPDATE ON FOOTY TIPPING
Beryl and Antun are currently both in the lead in the 2015 Footy Tipping Comp.
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Kathrina’s Baby Shower
Luka
In Loving Memory of Aileen