<![CDATA[Home Care To Me Bunbury Geographe - Blog]]>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:09:12 +0800Weebly<![CDATA[What Happens During A Meet & Greet]]>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:57:35 GMThttp://www.caretomebunbury.com/blog/what-happens-during-a-meet-greet
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A meet and greet is just a home visit to see if we are a good fit for you personality wise, see if there is anything else that you may need support in, equipment we may need to familarise ourselves with, or hazards to do a risk assessment on.

We offer a FREE 45 minute meet and greet. Usually the order of events looks something like this.

Step 1 – You have posted an ad on a local forum or contacted us directly for support
Step 2 – We are available the days and times you need and have the training and certification needed for your care
Step 3 – A DRAFT service agreement (contract) is made and bought to the meet and greet and is usually also emailed to you.
Step 4 – The meet and greet.

We bring a draft service agreement to our meet and greet, this is a great opportunity to go through all the tasks required during our shift, what equipment or consumables we will be providing and what will you be providing, the days and times of the shifts, the costs of services. There is also some legal obligations we have, and need to make you aware of such as, we need to take progress notes about our shift, a copy is given to you. We need to adhere to all state and federal laws, we are mandatory reporters, meaning if we have any suspicion of abuse we need to report within 24 hours etc.

It's a really good idea to have all of this worked out before starting. That’s not saying there isn’t room for improvement or changes later. If your condition changes or you need additional days or hours or need to swap days permanently, situations like that can be put in a new agreement or amendment of an agreement.

We also have a file for you to sight of all our certificate III, insurances, police clearances and training. A copy of these, along with the final service agreement will be sent to your plan manager as part of our onboarding with them.

A meet and greet should be a casual, relaxed visit to just have a chat and see if we will be a good fit for you. We will be in your home, possibly assisting with personal care, possibly traveling with you in cars and other close environments, you need to feel comfortable.

It’s also important to note, no support work happens during a meet and greet. We are not covered by insurance until we have a signed service agreement, and it has been processed by your plan manager. So we are unable to commence services until then.

We are not offended if we are not the right fit for you this time. The most important thing is that you are getting the best care possible. 
If you would like to contact us for a meet and greet, or have any questions regarding our services. please phone us on 0423 588 258 or email hello@caretomebunbury.com.au
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There are so many great things to do around our perfect patch of the world. There are many Easter themed celebrations and events happening near you, as well as school holiday fun. Here are just a few in case you hadn’t heard of them yet.

Bunbury
City of Bunbury is offering a colouring competition to win a family pass to the Bunbury Wildlife Park
http://www.bunburywildlifepark.com.au/Pages/WIN-a-Family-Pass.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1oTF2Z0lzkffx6RSw0nslAe58BDv_5VLqdGcTQKSbuSwkPQTF2C4_Z4K4
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery is hosting the South West Art Now 2022 Exhibition. It is now on with free entry until 15th May click here for more details https://www.brag.org.au/
Quite a few playgrounds have recently been upgraded around the City of Bunbury, head over to their Facebook page to find out more. https://www.facebook.com/bunburycity

Australind
The Shire of Harvey are hosting basketball, soccer and skating events in April see their Facebook page for event details. https://www.facebook.com/shireofharvey Also check out the Facebook page for their list of events on over the school holidays.

Busselton
There are various art and athletic events happening in Busselton, as well as the markets and the East Foreshore renovations will be ready in time for Easter https://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/discover/events
Par 3 Golf and Mini Golf Busselton will be holding an Easter egg on the 17th of April from 8am to 10am, come along with family and friends and enjoy the games and hunt. Located at Par 3 Golf and Mini Golf 1 Spinifex Court West Busselton, WA 6280. More information available on https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-par-3-easter-egg-hunt-tickets-291629911917
As always there’s quite a few workshops, crafts and friends to make at Origins Market https://originsmarket.com.au/whats-on/

Dardanup
Shire of Dardanup are hosting a Skate, Rattle & Roll at the Eaton skate park on the 11th of April. See their website for details. Registration essential. Competitions, guest speakers and music will make the day a great event for participants and spectators. https://www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/

Easter Fun At Home
Some great ways to have fun at home with friends and family are to play Easter Charades! Pick something Easter themed like rabbit, chocolate, carrot and so on.

Easter baking is always fun, try your hand and hot cross buns, decorate some biscuits to look like eggs or rabbits.

An Easter Egg Hunt is always fun. Whether it’s real chocolate eggs, plastic eggs or maybe make a treasure map for your family to follow and find the prize at the end.

Movie Nights are a great way to snuggle up on the couch and watch an Easter movie, many of your favourite Easter cartoons have an Easter episode. There are some great Easter movies like ‘Hop’.

April Holidays
School holidays 9th April – 26th April 2022
Easter – Good Friday 15th April 2022
               Easter Sunday 17th April 2022
               Easter Monday 18th April 2022
ANZAC Day 25th April 2022

However you celebrate Easter, we wish you an eggcellent time with your family and friends. Just a reminder, Home Care To Me, Bunbury Geographe are working through all the April public holidays. If you need support or transport during this time, please get in touch.
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