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8. 8. Why Do We Care?
12:33||Season 1, Ep. 8For the final episode of Caring is Calling, we’re taking the opportunity to look back at the lessons we’ve learned throughout this season: as we’ve tackled some myths and misconceptions about the aged care industry through caring conversations with not just aged care professionals, but also the resident they care for. Come with us as we reflect on some touching insights into why caring for others is a calling. A challenging calling, a meaningful calling, a fun calling, but most importantly, a crucial calling.Discover more:Learn more about career opportunities at Estia Health: https://www.estiahealth.com.au/careers-home/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_callingSign up and register your interest: https://careers.estiahealth.com.au/cw/en/subscribe/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_calling Follow Estia Health on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Sc2NFR Follow our producers, The Peers Project:https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/
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7. 7. Nobody has any fun working in aged care
10:59||Season 1, Ep. 7Most of us would know that working in aged care has its challenges. And while that’s true, a career in aged care is certainly not without its fun. In fact, it’s in the bright side of working with older people that the moments of care and connection really shine. This week, we chat with Margie, who makes a difference as a Personal Care Assistant with Estia Health. Margie tells us how the team and the residents make each other’s days, every day - and what a difference that makes when you’re providing care.Discover more:Learn more about career opportunities at Estia Health: https://www.estiahealth.com.au/careers-home/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_callingSign up and register your interest: https://careers.estiahealth.com.au/cw/en/subscribe/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_calling Follow Estia Health on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Sc2NFR Follow our producers, The Peers Project:https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/6. 6. Caring Conversations - Enriching and Celebrating Life Together
11:51||Season 1, Ep. 6In this week’s episode, we’re having our second Caring Conversation - with Sally, a Personal care Attendant at Estia Health and John, a resident of Estia Health Wattle Glen. Sally and John share stories about their experiences, about the bonds they form at Estia Health Wattle Glen - and why the call to care makes such a difference. Whether you’re the person providing it, or welcoming it into your life.Discover more: Learn more about career opportunities at Estia Health: https://www.estiahealth.com.au/careers-home/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_callingSign up and register your interest: https://careers.estiahealth.com.au/cw/en/subscribe/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_calling Follow Estia Health on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Sc2NFR Follow our producers, The Peers Project:https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/5. 5. Caring Conversations—Providing Kindness, Receiving Care
12:51||Season 1, Ep. 5All over the country, at any given moment, connections are being made between Estia Health employees and the residents they care for. And while we’ve been tackling some bigger questions and hard-hitting topics in previous episodes, this week we’re having a heartfelt chat about what it means to care. Join Tracey, a Personal care Attendant at Estia Health and Iris, a resident of Estia Health Grovedale, for this special episode that’s all about connection at its most caring.Discover more: Learn more about career opportunities at Estia Health: https://www.estiahealth.com.au/careers-home/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_callingSign up and register your interest: https://careers.estiahealth.com.au/cw/en/subscribe/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_calling Follow Estia Health on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Sc2NFR Follow our producers, The Peers Project:https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/4. 4. How does individuality affect care?
17:06||Season 1, Ep. 4From the moment we can understand the idea, we’re told to respect our elders - after all, they’ve had the life experience to know better. So if we follow that logic, surely it’s our oldest people that have the most wisdom to share? That’s what we’re finding out in this episode of Care Is Calling. Joined by Paul, who works as a Personal Care Attendant at Estia Health, we’ll hear just how many pearls of wisdom the residents of aged care offer each day - and what we can learn from them.Discover more: Learn more about career opportunities at Estia Health: https://www.estiahealth.com.au/careers-home/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_callingSign up and register your interest: https://careers.estiahealth.com.au/cw/en/subscribe/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_calling Follow Estia Health on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Sc2NFR Follow our producers, The Peers Project:https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/3. 3. Caring through COVID
15:35||Season 1, Ep. 3Few industries were impacted quite as heavily by the COVID-19 pandemic as aged care. And in this episode of Care Is Calling, we’re talking about this tough chapter head-on. Joined by Marivic, a Registered Nurse and Clinical Director with Estia Health, we’ll uncover how aged care workers navigated such an upsetting time – while still providing ways to care when it mattered most.Discover more: Learn more about career opportunities at Estia Health: https://www.estiahealth.com.au/careers-home/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_callingSign up and register your interest: https://careers.estiahealth.com.au/cw/en/subscribe/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_calling Follow Estia Health on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Sc2NFR Follow our producers, The Peers Project:https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/2. 2. Can aged care feel like home?
11:18||Season 1, Ep. 2You might have an idea in your mind about what the average workday at an aged care facility involves. The truth is, aged care offers so much more than what you might expect (like help with personal hygiene). In today’s episode, we’re joined by Linda, a Personal Care Worker with Estia Health, who breaks down some of these misconceptions and gets to the true, loving heart of what it means to work in aged care at Estia Health.Discover more: Learn more about career opportunities at Estia Health: https://www.estiahealth.com.au/careers-home/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_callingSign up and register your interest: https://careers.estiahealth.com.au/cw/en/subscribe/?utm_source=appleorspotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=care_is_calling Follow Estia Health on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Sc2NFR Follow our producers, The Peers Project:https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/