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Long-Term Caring: Residential, Home and Community Aged Care ANZ, 5th Edition

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By Karen Scott, RN, BNurs, BA, GradDip(T&D), MEd, Margaret Webb, RN, RM, BNurs, GradCert( TESOL), GradDip(FET), AdvDip(Bus Man), MEd(AWE), Clare Kostelnick, RN, BSN and Ellie Kirov, BSc(BiolSc)Hons, PhD(MedSc)
This textbook covers everything students need to know to work in aged care, residential or community settings in Australia and New Zealand. It forms part of a comprehensive learning and teaching package, which also includes the companion Residential, ...view more

This textbook covers everything students need to know to work in aged care, residential or community settings in Australia and New Zealand. It forms part of a comprehensive learning and teaching package, which also includes the companion Residential, Home and Community Aged Care Workbook and a range of online resources for both teachers and students.

Fully updated by expert editors Karen Scott and Margaret Webb, the textbook is specifically written for those studying to meet industry requirements. It puts the older person at the centre of care, with the aim of producing carers who work with kindness, understanding and empathy.

Long-Term Caring: Residential, Home and Community Aged Care 5e meets the requirements of the Australian Community Services Training Package for Certificate III Individual Support, the New Zealand Certificate III in Health and Wellbeing. It is ideal for students of different levels of competency, as well as for use as a reference for current workers in aged care.

ISBN :
9780729544894
Publication Date :
30-03-2023
Stock Status :
IN STOCK

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This textbook covers everything students need to know to work in aged care, residential or community settings in Australia and New Zealand. It forms part of a comprehensive learning and teaching package, which also includes the companion Residential, Home and Community Aged Care Workbook and a range of online resources for both teachers and students.

Fully updated by expert editors Karen Scott and Margaret Webb, the textbook is specifically written for those studying to meet industry requirements. It puts the older person at the centre of care, with the aim of producing carers who work with kindness, understanding and empathy.

Long-Term Caring: Residential, Home and Community Aged Care 5e meets the requirements of the Australian Community Services Training Package for Certificate III Individual Support, the New Zealand Certificate III in Health and Wellbeing. It is ideal for students of different levels of competency, as well as for use as a reference for current workers in aged care.


Key Features
  • Essential element of a comprehensive teaching and learning package – also includes workbook, skills videos, companion EAQ, and online instructors’ resource pack
  • Simple layout – easy to follow for students of all levels
  • Mapped against requirements of the Australian Community Services Training Package
  • Incorporates industry feedback – relevant to the current Australian and New Zealand aged care sector
  • Emphasis on cultural diversity – including chapters on older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia and Māori peoples in New Zealand
  • An eBook included in all print purchases

Author Information
By Karen Scott, RN, BNurs, BA, GradDip(T&D), MEd, Clinical Trainer, Churches of Christ Residential Care Services, Qld, Australia; Margaret Webb, RN, RM, BNurs, GradCert( TESOL), GradDip(FET), AdvDip(Bus Man), MEd(AWE), Director MW Projects, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Clare Kostelnick, RN, BSN, Professor Emeritus and Nurse Assistant Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College, USA and Ellie Kirov, BSc(BiolSc)Hons, PhD(MedSc), Unit Coordinator and Lecturer, Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, School of Science, Perth, WA, Australia
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ISBN Number 9780729544894
Description Author List By Karen Scott, RN, BNurs, BA, GradDip(T&D), MEd, Clinical Trainer, Churches of Christ Residential Care Services, Qld, Australia; Margaret Webb, RN, RM, BNurs, GradCert( TESOL), GradDip(FET), AdvDip(Bus Man), MEd(AWE), Director MW Projects, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Clare Kostelnick, RN, BSN, Professor Emeritus and Nurse Assistant Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College, USA and Ellie Kirov, BSc(BiolSc)Hons, PhD(MedSc), Unit Coordinator and Lecturer, Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, School of Science, Perth, WA, Australia
Copyright Year 2023
Edition Number 5
Format Book
Trim Other
Imprint Elsevier
Page Count 0
Publication Date 30 Mar 2023
Stock Status IN STOCK
1. Health and aged care services in Australia and New Zealand
2. Protecting the person and the carer
3. Working within a legal and ethical environment
4. Workplace documentation and communication
5. Working in the home and community sector
6. Working with Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders
7. Working with the older Māori – kaumātua and aged care
8. Working with older people from diverse cultural backgrounds
9. Interpersonal communication and care
10. The human body in health and disease
11. Health assessment
12. Caring for the person
13. Promoting and maintaining health and wellness
14. Working with older clients with dementia
15. Working with older clients with a disability
16. Working with older clients with a mental health issue
17. Working with older clients requiring palliative care
18. Assisting with medications
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