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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
From
Victoria,
Australia
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
There are many PCA's who are not able to do further training due to distance and cost, but are excellent in Lifestyle. I have also worked with "trained" Diversional Therapists and Lifestyle staff who...
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
If you are not working in the industry already, perhaps contact some of your local facilities to see if they would be prepared to assist you.
Good luck
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
10 Ways to Celebrate Elvis Presley's Birthday
Lyn,
Glad you had such fun after such a short planning time. Our residents were not very receptive to Elvis' birthday. I did play the music, but they were not interested in the Quiz.
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Thanks for your support Kareen. We are only a small facility just the 2 of us in Lifestyle. I have spoken to our Hostel Co-Ordinator and the Senior Nurse, and have received positives from both of th...
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
I have been working in a Lifestyle Assistant capacity for over 3 years. My new co-ordinator makes all the decisions and does not include me. Any ideas about how to approach so I can put in practice...
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
I did mine through LASA in Victori. I found it very good.
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
Natalie, I did mine over 12 months. We had 2-3 online sessions a month and 3 sessions in Mentone Vic. I think they may do other states as well. I already had a position in Aged Care so I did not n...
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
I did mine through Leading Aged Services in Victoria online. We had excellent tutors and backup. I believe they will be conducting online and face to face training next year.
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Leanne
Lifestyle Assistant
Lifestyle Assistant
6 Celebration Ideas for the Festive Season
Cant wait to try the wreaths with my residents.
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