![]() Millie keeping one of the seven residents living in the house company.ġ1:00: Morning tea is a great time to listen to residents’ stories about their childhood or have interesting conversations. Next, I assist residents in attending activities in the community - this might be a movie at the cinema, a haircut, family visit or high tea at our cafe, or a visit from one of the dogs, Millie, who loves to keep residents company while they are relaxing at home in the lounge. All washing is done on-site in the house laundry. House companions are responsible for all the normal household cleaning tasks for each resident in their house. Each resident has a day assigned for a full room clean. Time for some cleaning - the residents’ washing goes on and it’s time to start residents’ room clean for the day. ![]() Rita and Derek with one of the NDC chickens. We collect vegetable scraps from dinner prep and take them down each morning we sit and have a chat and learn about growing up as the youngest of 13 children. Then, off to the chickens we go! One of our residents has put himself in charge of the NDC chickens, Lorna, Dora and Blacky. I offer breakfast and let them know I will be back in five to 10 minutes to check on them again. I check the handover notes from the night staff for anything that may need addressing this morning and note any resident appointments.Ġ9:00: Some of the residents like to sleep in, so I open curtains to help them orientate to the start of day and let them know the time. One of the houses in the NewDirection Care microtown.Ġ8:00: I start preparing breakfast for the residents in our house kitchen and sit at the table with them, chatting about what activities are on for the day and how they slept, and encourage them to eat their meal. I uncover our resident budgie George and open the curtains, attending to any personal cares. This is a very important step in working with dementia residents, guiding the direction to set them up for their best day. On entering the house, I greet any residents that are up with a big smile and a good morning and assess how they are feeling. Residents live in seven-bedroom homes with six other residents and have House Companions who provide 24/7 relationship-based support and care.Ġ6:00: I am up and enjoying my morning coffee and readying for my day.Ġ7:00: I arrive at work, log in and head down to my house for the day, taking a trolley with personal care items that are required for the shift. ![]() Tracey Hogan is a long-standing House Companion at NewDirection Care in Bellmere, Queensland - a microtown that provides freedom of movement, independence and choice for the elderly and those living with younger onset dementia and complex care needs. ![]()
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