Here it is, May already, how fast the months fly. Autumn already, won’t be long before we are in our winter woollies.

Our rollator sales are going really well. We now have 6 agents offering in- home demonstrations. Tom and Sally are our leading sales reps for April. Congratulations Tom and Sally. Have you seen the amazing rollators?? Go to www.rollators.com.au. We are looking for agents in Qld. W.A, NT, TAS and all regional areas. Please call if you are interested. We offer great commissions on sales.

Squalor cleaning is on the rise again, Squalor cleaning is defined as people who live in severe domestic squalor i.e.: dirty, unclean and cluttered conditions, which present health and safety risks to themselves and care workers.

Squalor cleaning is my passion. I love being able to help people turn their lives around and make a difference. We never judge these people, we just love to help them.

In the past 12 months we have completed 30 squalor cleans (or special cleans as we prefer to call them). The results have been amazing! 29 of the 30 have kept their homes in good condition since their clean up, with the help of government funded programs such as HACC and Veterans, arranging ongoing domestic cleaning assistance, once per fortnight, to support the client.

Clean N Care Team Trivia…
A few months ago some of the office staff and their friends decided to go to Trivia on Thursday nights to test our knowledge and skills. It has been a fun time and it is amazing what you know or don’t know when put on the spot. We all have our different areas of expertise – of course my area is cleaning, (and do they ask many cleaning questions? – No!) .

On 15th April our team won round 1 and round 2 the prize was $50 per round so we made $100 for the night. We will donate that to charity.
The week before, we won the speed trivia, the prize – a key ring. We are keeping it. Going to Trivia has helped us bond as a group and I have noticed that everyone is taking more notice of current affairs.

Key Lock Boxes:
Have you seen our key lock boxes? They are really good for the elderly living alone. We have a team of handy men installing them and we keep the codes on a secure register at the office. Key Lock Boxes make it easy for nurses and support staff to access client’s homes and keeps the client’s homes secure. It astounds me how many elderly people leave their doors unlocked!! They fear if assistance is needed, the ambulance won’t be able to access their home, if the door is locked.

Anyway, till next time, keep snug and happy !

2009 was an exceptional year for Clean N Care.  We were able to create employment, and grow the company, in the midst of the financial crisis and looming recession. So we are very grateful. 

Our wonderful field staff were able to make the lives of many elderly and frail clients more comfortable by assisting them with their cleaning, shopping and meal preparation. 

In June, we moved into our purpose built office and launched our small range of mobility aids. 

In August, we took on the sole agency for Volaris Rollators, (creating more jobs), so we are officially importers!  (That was very exciting except when I called Volaris is Sweden at 4am - oops!  Forgot about the time difference.  Emma was on call, she was very sweet and understanding). 

The Volaris Rollators are a superior quality mobility aid - view them in our products section- mobility aids, or on www.rollators.com.au   They are manufactured in Sweden and are of exceptional quality. All who have purchased them have found  they greatly improve their quality of life. 

So what will 2010 bring?

Our vision is much the same as 2009, because we are passionate about creating employment and keeping elderly and disabled people in their own homes. 

A large number of our cleaning field staff have signed on for  traineeships relating to cleaning operations.  Some of our more experienced  staff will do short courses in working with clients with dementia.  All of our office staff are upgrading their skills and doing administration and management courses. So this looks like being another full on year.  But we would not have it any other way. 

Will keep you posted. 

Lyn

Welcome to our new website, it’s been a long time in the making, but good things are always worth waiting for.   So they say

I am Lyn Tiernan, company director/owner/ cleaning lady/ friend and boss.

Clean as a Whistle and Clean N Care has been established for 17 years and continues to grow and make a difference in people lives every day.

We have over 300 wonderful staff in 4 areas of NSW.

We are committed to helping the frail and elderly remain in their own homes, by providing quality services and assistance.

 I am passionate about creating employment.

I have a wonderful team of dedicated staff both in the field and in the office.

 I consider myself very lucky and blessed.

We moved into our new purpose built office in early June 2009 and are expanding our services to carry discount mobility aids. 

Please pop into our new showroom at Unit 2 / 11-13 Cochrone Street, Kincumber NSW to view the range of quality, yet affordable products.

Each month it is my aim to post a blog, with new and exciting things that are happening for us. Some lovely stories of courage and commitment, and helpful hints to make your life truly wonderful.

Till next time

Happiness to all
LYN