Charlene Grosse is a WA-based dietitian whose impressive career journey has taken her from clinical roles to senior leadership in aged care. Now, as General Manager of Residential Care, Charlene is focused on improving the quality of care in aged care settings, with expertise in service development, team leadership and regulatory compliance. In this episode, she shares her career evolution, the challenges of stepping into leadership, and and how she sees the recent aged care reforms affecting the day-to-day role of dietitians in this space. Whether you’re considering a career change or looking to navigate the evolving aged care landscape, Charlene’s story will offer plenty of inspiration and practical takeaways.
Hosted by Rebecca Sparrowhawk
Biography
Charlene Grosse is a dedicated healthcare leader who has an impressive path in the health sector since her graduation as a dietitian in 2001. Beginning her career in clinical dietetics within a large private hospital, Charlene quickly advanced to allied health service development overseeing a variety of allied health services. With a wealth of leadership and management experience, she has successfully built and led high-performing teams, navigated complex health funding structures, managed patient length-of-stay, and ensured compliance with quality accreditation standards. Charlene holds a Master’s in Healthcare Management and is nearing completion of her PhD research, focusing on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Recently, she took on a new challenge as General Manager in residential aged care, where her commitment to growth and development, driving positive change, and making a difference in the lives of others reflects her dedication to quality care.
In this episode, we discuss:​
- The key skills that have supported Charlene’s transition into senior roles
- How transitioning from hospitals to aged care shifted Charlene’s approach to patient care
- Insights into the latest aged care reforms and how they will impact dietitians​​
The content, products and/or services referred to in this podcast are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see  here  for terms and conditions.