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Healthy, well-thy and wise

A carefully researched and evaluated health and wellness program can lift the spirits of residents and staff alike, writes Dean Gemmill.

 
A Bird's Eye View

Maryville Aged Care Hostel, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, has established the country's first bird watchers' club in an aged care facility, in conjunction with the Bird Observers Club of Australia.

 
Staff Privacy Statement

We use personal information details to assist us to select the best applicant for the position based upon the applicant with the most relevant qualification, experience, personal attributes and a commitment to the organisation's mission, vision and values. We only collect information where it is necessary to do so to provide information to enable Good Shepherd Aged Services to select the most appropriate applicant or where we are required by law to do so. Without these details Good Shepherd Aged Services may not be able to provide the high level of care we always strive to achieve.

Your personal details are available to the Senior Staff interviewing and Administration Staff at Good Shepherd Aged Services. Access to staff information is restricted and secured in Administration. Good Shepherd Aged Services does not provide staff details to any outside service except information that is used to administer your employment. In circumstances of an investigation into alleged misconduct by an employee, personal information of an employee may be used or disclosed to a person internal or external to Good Shepherd Aged Services if particular professional or technical expertise is required.

All staff at Good Shepherd Aged Services sign a confidentiality clause in their employment agreement upon appointment within the organisation.

All staff information is kept secured prior to employment, during a staff member's employment and after a staff member has left the organisation. Following resignation/termination the information is kept secured within Administration. Written references are not given. No staff member may give out a verbal telephone reference without express approval of Chief Executive Officer / Director of Nursing or designated delegate. Computer payroll records are protected through a password encryption. If an applicant is unsuccessful in attaining a position then the applicant's resume is returned to the applicant.

The information we collect and store about employees includes:

    • Application for employment
    • Resume, Interview Summary and Referee Comments
    • Contact Person details
    • Tax file number and bank account details for payroll (kept in Administration)
    • Appraisal details
    • Occupational Health and Safety information
    • Communications employees have with us for example letters
    • Incident reports that relate specifically to an employee
    • Education Records
    • Copy of police check provided at commencement of employment
    • Telephone reference checks given regarding staff member
    • Digital photograph for identification badge
    • Any other forms of photography are conducted with the consent of the staff member

    Good Shepherd Aged Services regards privacy as a right and will do all it can to respect the trust you have placed in us.