RJ O'Shea Management

Robert OShea joined the Commonwealth Department of Social Security, Employment and Health in 1974 and, during the next five years, gained invaluable experience in most welfare areas administered by the the Commonwealth Government, including the provision of aged care in nursing homes. In 1979 Robert left the Department of Health to set up a consult... ancy and management advisory service for the Private Hospitals & Nursing Homes Association of Australia Ltd (now LASA Leading Aged Services Australia). In doing this he set about trying to bridge the gap between nursing home proprietors and the Department of Health. Both sides spoke of better resident care but there seemed to be little else in common between those who provided the care and those who set the rules under which the industry was funded. Towards the end of 1984, Robert OShea set up his own management company, RJ OShea Management Pty Limited. This company specialises in the provision of services to the aged care industry and amongst its clientele are aged care facilities and retirement villages from the charitable and private sector. The range of services provided by the company include management and consultancy, preparation of financial accounts for end of year audit, liaising with Commonwealth, State and Local Government authorities, assistance with meeting accreditation requirements, assistance with staffing issues and attendance and coordination of Board Meetings. Following the introduction of accreditation into the aged care industry, RJ OShea Management has been very pro-active in working with aged care providers in meeting the 44 accreditation outcomes. Robert OShea has qualified as an Aged Care Assessor. The scope of his registration includes cultural specific experience, management, teaching and training skills. The company works closely with individual aged care facilities in developing their accreditation programs and provides support to staff in meeting their accreditation commitments. The OShea Management Group consists of three companies; ...Read More