About Redcliffe Community Health Centre and Cooinda House
We have a few great facilities located in Redcliffe, including the Redcliffe Community Health Centre and Cooinda House (and Redcliffe Dental Clinic).
This month, the executive team joined staff from Cooinda House and Redcliffe Community Health Centre to celebrate the success of our teams.
The Redcliffe Community Health Centre offers a range of community health services for adults and children living in Redcliffe and the surrounding suburbs.
The main service being delivered at the community health centre is the Community Based Rehabilitation Team (CBRT) which features an on-site gymnasium and visiting amputee clinic.
Cooinda House has become a very vibrant, home-like environment which provides residential aged care for the elderly who require a secure dementia environment and/or specialised residential care.
Redcliffe and Cooinda Shining Star Winners (August 2023)
Marewa Johnston, Administration Officer
“Marewa manages day-to-day operations for the facility, with a strong portfolio in chart management
“She coordinates records for other community health facilities ensuring clinicians have chart records available for client appointments.
“Redcliffe Community Health Centre is the hub for chart archiving. She has worked diligently for many years and is the go-to resource for archiving.
“She is a silent achiever playing a very important role keeping our charts in order and maintaining our record keeping standards for COH.”
Andrea Hudson, Nurse Unit Manager
“Andrea role models compassion in the way she interacts with both residents and staff with empathy and care. She is a hands-on professional who supports her team promoting respect and accountability.
“As serious as providing person-centred care is, Andrea has been proactively delivering a monthly Fun Friday activity to promote a sense of belonging and teamwork among staff.
“Andrea has received valuable leadership tools and training which has helped her support staff by recognising their personal values and those required in our work setting.”
Nursing Team, Cooinda House
“I have observed the serious side of nursing professionals providing person-centred care in demanding and high-pressured situations.
“I believe that the empathy, kindness, compassion and clinical care provided to our residents at Cooinda House is second to none.”
“As well as demonstrating a shared responsibility and mindset, the Cooinda House Nursing Team work collaboratively in a positive manner with a smile.”
“I appreciate the support provided to me as the team’s administration professional. Together we raise each other up.”
Julianne Evans, Administrative Officer
“Jules is always welcoming and is the front face of Cooinda as staff and visitors enter.”
“Jules is always smiling and happy to help anyone who needs help or has a question.”
Mel Dundon, Assistant in Nursing
“Mel remained calm and was very resident focused during a recent clinical deterioration.
“She always puts the residents first and is dedicated to her job.”
Tracy Carroll, Advanced Recreational Officer
“Tracy is amazing at engaging residents and their loved ones. She ensures that Cooinda has a major event each month that residents and their loved ones can participate in.”
“This has contributed towards making Cooinda a thriving community in it’s own right.”
The majority of compliments received by Cooinda House relate to
the kindness of the care provided to the residents.
Spotlight: Cooinda unveils new blockbuster!
It was a star-studded blockbuster at the Cooinda House Cinema opening.
Some real-life stars and memorable movie characters attended a red-carpet gala event to premiere the new blockbuster at Cooinda House.
Cooinda residents and families were joined by Mary Poppins, Morticia Adams, Clark Kent, Snow White, Men in Black, Dorothy, Ghost Busters and a choir of nuns and monks from all the movies you can imagine, as part of the opening of the Cooinda House Cinema.
Specialised Aged Care Nursing Director Belinda Sawtell said the amazing new cinema, which was suggested by residents, provides a unique new experience for residents and families where they can enjoy a private ‘V-Max class-like’ cinematic experience.
“Our residents can watch their favourate movie or sporting event, or a current blockbuster privately away from the common areas,” she said.
“The cinema idea was first created when residents suggested that they wish to have an area to watch movies away from other distractions.
“We were successful in planning and transforming the space in six months with no obstacles, and the build only took a few short months.
“Everyone who has been part of the project, has been just as excited as the residents and staff to create such a beautifully-designed area.”
The cinema features comfortable reclining chairs and lounges, surround sound, cinematic curtains and sound proofing, star, mood and LED dropdown lightening, as well as a massive 86-inch LED television screen with cinema quality multimedia equipment.
“The residents have been looking forward to having the cinematic experience in the comfort of their own home,” Belinda said.
“Families are also excited to have family movie days with their loved ones and arranging family functions where they can be together just like old times.
“This space has the potential to create lasting lifelong memories among our residents and their loved ones.”
The new cinema was officially opened by 90-year-old resident Brian McGarry who just wanted to watch a movie in a private area.
He is looking forward to the cinematic experience, including the surround sound and mood lighting.
Besides the new cinema there have been some great improvements at Cooinda House recently including:
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a new 50s diner and juke box,
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an upgraded pool room and hair salon,
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enhanced outdoor picnic and sporting areas,
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a purpose-built kitchen for residents to cook their own meals, and
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bariatric beds and rooms for residents who have additional needs.
Staff Profile: Tracy Carroll, Advanced Recreational Officer
Tracy is one of a number of Recreational Officers at our aged care facilities who enjoy bringing fun, joy and companionship to many of our aged care residents at Cooinda and Gannet House, and the Brighton Brain Injury Service.
This ghost buster recently got creative and dressed up for the opening of an epic new cinema at Cooinda House which has been created for residents and families to enjoy.
What do you enjoy about your role?
“I enjoy creating a fun and entertaining environment for our residents which helps reduce isolation and brings joy to their lives.
“It’s about creating lasting relationships and entertaining opportunities for our family at Cooinda House.”
What advice would you give to others?
“Travel more, enjoy life and be open to more cultures.”
Compliment – Redcliffe Dental Clinic
“I would just like to compliment you on the staff at the Redcliffe Dental Clinic. I have been attending the clinic for five years and can’t praise them enough for the courtesy, respect, workmanship, manners and kindness shown over that period of time.
“I want to personally thank Eve and Adam for their help for referring me to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
“Please pass on my thanks for the way the staff treat and care for people in this area.”
The next monthly Shining Star awards will be held at the Halwyn Centre – and also keep an eye out for all the local 2023 Community and Oral Health Staff Excellence Award Winner events that will be occurring in September.
There we will be announcing our Halwyn winners, plus potentially some of our 2023 excellence award winners including the new award categories:
- Excellence in Innovation and Research (NEW)
- Supporting Excellence in Care (NEW)
- Excellence in Clinical Improvement (NEW)
- Improving First Nations Health (NEW).
In the meantime, if you want to nominate a Halwyn Centre Shining Star please email coh.communications@health.qld.gov.au with the person nominated, position and short reason why the person is a Shining Star.