Bethanie Subiaco Welcomes All

Home from home in the heart of Subi

Exceptional care and support is provided to all residents by staff at Bethanie Subiaco.

From England and Turkey to Bahrain and Tehran, Mary Clark has lived in many cities and towns across the world before deciding with her husband to see out their golden years at Bethanie Subiaco.

“Peter moved to Bethanie Subiaco before I did because he needed support with some of his health conditions,” 89-year-old Mrs Clark said. “By the time I moved in, I already knew everyone!

“I was very happy to come and live here. If I hadn’t been here after Peter passed away, especially during COVID, I think I would have been very lonely. Everyone here is so welcoming and happy. I like to make jokes about myself, so people laugh with me and not at me.”

Mrs Clark, who has lived at the Subiaco facility for more than four years, said the care provided by the staff was exceptional. "The staff are extremely friendly, and the occupational therapists keep us reasonably active, which is important,” she said.

“I also find the social environment is very good. One of the reasons I moved here was because I was getting very lonely sometimes.” Mrs Clark said she rarely missed a game of bingo.

The 112-bed facility is located in Bishop Street in Jolimont and has been purpose-built, so residents are surrounded by a warm, caring environment. The rooms are large and accessible with quality furnishings and finishes and the facility has an on-site clubroom, hair salon and gymnasium.

Bethanie Chief Executive Officer Chris How said the not-for-profit organisation was committed to ensuring all of its aged care residents were comfortable, safe and equipped to continue to live their life with purpose.

“We provide around-the-clock support at all levels, including dementia care, residential respite care, compassionate palliative care and chaplaincy services,” Mr How said.

“Residents also have access to our skilled allied health team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dieticians.”

The staff at Bethanie Subiaco take a team-based approach to caring for residents. This means residents have access to an experienced care team consisting of a clinical nurse manager, allied health, registered nurses, enrolled nurses; carers regularly get together to assess residents’ needs.

Enrolled Nurse Jackie Stergiou said it was a privilege to help residents and their families at Bethanie Subiaco.

“Our mission is to treat residents with respect and dignity, making sure they feel safe and supported,” Ms Stergiou said. “We have a duty of care to make sure that their needs are met, and they feel respected.”

The Care Team works with the residents and their families to put together a person-centred care plan, taking into account any medical conditions, any medications residents are on, what their likes and dislikes are, if they have any allergies and so on to get a full picture of what it’s like to care for them. The care plan is then put into place with everyone working together to make sure all the resident’s needs are met.

“When you’re passionate about your job, it shows,” Ms Stergiou said. “You have to be able to give 110 percent.”

Residents could be assured staff were there to provide the best care and meet residents needs so they could live the life they choose with respect and dignity.

“I approach caring for residents with kindness and compassion and make sure they feel supported,” she said.

“There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to be there for residents to care for them.” More information about Bethanie Subiaco can be found by visiting bethanie.com.au/care-homes/ locations/bethanie-subiaco or calling 131 151.

Above, Enrolled Nurse Jackie Stergiou and (opposite) Bethanie Subiaco resident Mary Clark, 89.

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