Whiddon commsDear Families and Staff,
We are pleased to advise that the Outbreak notification for Whiddon Easton Park – Taylor House has been declared closed, in line with guidance from the local Public Health Unit.
There have been no further cases, and normal visitation arrangements can now be resumed.
The latest Whiddon COVID Guidelines for families can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SffKxU.
Thank you for your support.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families,
At the end of last year, we provided you with information about proposed changes to our Easton Park Care Roster.
Important updates for you regarding the new Master
Roster and proposed workforce changes at this link:
Easton Park Roster Optimisation Letter
The Whiddon Team
Dear Employees,
At the end of last year, we provided you with information about proposed changes to our Easton Park Care Roster.
Important updates for you regarding the new Master
Roster and proposed workforce changes at this link:
Easton Park Roster Optimisation Letter
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families and Staff,
Please be advised that we are pleased to advise that the exposure notice for Whiddon Narrabri – Robert Young has been declared over.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
The Whiddon Team
We recently got a Company Specific Labour Agreement approved by the Department of Immigration.
This Agreement allows Whiddon to sponsor Assistant in Nursing, Home Care Workers, Community Care Coordinator, Enrolled Nurses and also provides concessions in the Sponsorship of Registered Nurses Example: being able to sponsor Registered Nurse who are up to 55 years old.
This agreement is very rare amongst other Aged Care Providers and we’re very fortunate to be able to offer this fantastic opportunity to our employees.
What sponsorship Visas are available?
• 482 – Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) Visa
• 494 – Skilled Employer Regional Sponsor (SERS) Visa
What does this mean for you?
If you are currently on a Working or Student Visa, have 2 or more years of experience in any of the positions listed above, and have completed relevant qualifications, you can be eligible to be sponsored by Whiddon.
Please note, if successful, you will be required to provide a current English Test (i.e. IELTS/PTE) with a minimum score of 5 or equivalent.
Important: Program is not available for our Sydney sites (Easton Park, Glenfield and Hornsby Community Care). If you are interested in this Program, you will be required to relocate to another Whiddon service.
Are you interested?
Discuss with your Manager, complete the attached Application Form and send it to Recruitment@Whiddon.com.au.
2023 Sponsorship Visa Program – Application Form
If you know anyone who is interested, share this information with them! Closing date for applications is 5 pm on 3rd of March 2023. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
What’s next?
All applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Successful applicants will be contacted on the last week of March to start the visa application process.
Do you have any questions?
Reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team – recruitment@whiddon.com.au
Dear Families and Staff,
We are pleased to advise that the Exposure notification for Whiddon Easton Park, Christie 1 and Straughen 2 has been declared closed, in line with guidance from the local Public Health Unit.
Please be advised Straughen 1 has an active case however, all other residents have tested negative and next round of testing will commence on Thursday.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families and Staff,
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 Outbreak with 1 residents and 1 staff member testing positive at Whiddon Grafton.
Please note:
• Residents can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only.
• All visits must be pre-booked with administration between the hours of 8.30am- 4.30pm.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit.
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter.
The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.
Dear Families and Staff,
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a COVID Exposure with 1 visitor testing positive, testing is currently being completed for close contacts.
There are no changes to visitations and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.
Thank you for your ongoing support and ooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families and Staff,
Please note that the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has been visiting Whiddon Bourke for 2 days, yesterday Tuesday 31st and today Wednesday 1st.
If you would like to share your experience with the commission we encourage you, your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your time.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families and Staff,
Please find an urgent update from Whiddon Grafton at this link:
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your time.
The Whiddon Team