by Susan Asay | Jan 24, 2020 | Australia, Communication
The Importance of Open and Honest Communication in an Employment Relationship Undoubtedly it will take some getting used to, having a support worker living and working with you in the same house. In this situation, even more so than other employment relationships,...
by Susan Asay | Dec 18, 2019 | Australia, Support, Top Tips
The First Months with your Care Professional The first few days and months with your new live-in carer will be a time of adjustment – for you and for your new care professional. Your new caregiver will likely be very tired and jet-lagged the first few days....
by Susan Asay | Nov 20, 2019 | Australia, Top Tips
Top Tips for Interviews: Helping you Find the Right Carer Selecting the right care professional for your children can take a while. You want to find someone who can help your child work through their behaviour, while also supporting their needs. You also need someone...
by Susan Asay | Nov 13, 2019 | Australia, Communication
Surprising Ways the German and English Languages are Similar Welcoming someone from a different country into your home can be strange, especially if they speak a different language. Our care professionals all speak German as their mother tongue, with often very good...
by Susan Asay | Jul 10, 2019 | Communication
The Realities of Cross-Cultural Communication with your Care Professional Hosting someone from a different culture is exciting and will teach you new ways to communicate. While your care professional is fluent in English, non-verbal communication accounts for anywhere...