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2 BELLA VISTA NEWS, AUTUMN 2022
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Thank you to all the staff who worked tirelessly,
some giving up their holidays to return and help us
News out when others were unwell, to those staff who
worked longer hours or double shifts we applaud
you. To all the residents who stayed in their rooms
From Ushani and isolated, did not complain, thanked the staff
for their hard work, we thank you. To all the
Summer is quickly wrapping up, and I am families and friends who supported us all during
sure the cooler weather makes us all feel this time, your kind words, the trust and
more comfortable. It has been such a hot confidence in our staff inspired us. We look forward
and wet summer! I’m sure we are all looking to a COVID‐19 free environment going forward.
forward to cooler Autumn temperatures. COVID‐19 Booster vaccinations have been
completed for all residents at the residence. Our
The past couple of months have been staff are encouraged to have their booster
difficult with lockdowns and I am privileged vaccinations by 12 April and we are holding regular
to be part of this fabulous family who held vaccination clinics to assist them.
hands tightly to support and thrive these
hurdles. We would sincerely like to thank all We are looking forward to returning to normal day
residents and their beloved family members to day living at Bella Vista Gardens.
for believing in us and supporting us through
those hard times. Sharon Reiha
Director of Care Services
Our gardens are growing fast, and the Housekeeping
landscaping team are trying their best to
keep the gardens in shape. We still have a
couple of projects to execute in indoor We are very excited that we have been able to have
garden areas, which we will proceed with Samantha our hairdresser back at Bella Vista Gardens
soon. Our residents love to keep a few treats again. We have streamlined the appointments, so
in their suites to enjoy between meals. Due residents that are in the same wings will attend
to the legislation governing food service in appointments together.
aged care, we encourage you to notify us of
any food items brought into the residence. Acacia –Tuesday
Please enter them into the Food Register at Banksia –Tuesday
reception. Also, we encourage you to store Camellia – Thursday (Mornings)
food items in air‐tight containers, so we Daffodil –Tuesday
don't encourage any little visitors into your Frangipani – Wednesday
suites. Please do not hesitate to contact me Gardenia – Wednesday
if you have any concerns and alternatively, if Magnolia – Wednesday
you would like me to pay a visit to your suite Jacaranda – Wednesday
just let reception know.
Residents that prefer to remain in their suite can also
Stay safe and enjoy the Autumn colours! be seen by Samantha. We have been using this
system successfully for the last few weeks, and
residents and staff are loving that they know which
days they can book appointments. All appointments
Ushani Jayawardhana can be book at with Celeste or Rachel at reception.
Residential Services & Relations Manager
Alison Thiele
Client Services Manager
