THE Australian population is ageing, with older Australians a growing proportion of the total population. In the last census, it was reported that 15 percent of Australians (3.8M) were aged 65 and over, and this is projected to grow steadily over the coming decades.
Aged Care, a sector so important to many people in our community, isn’t always the first career thought for nursing and care staff.
But those who have a special spot in their heart for the elderly are among the most valued.
Those are the sentiments that Shepparton Villages is putting firmly behind its recruitment and retention strategy, backed by the support and pathway options for both skilled and unskilled staff.
“We are so very lucky to have nursing and care staff who have forged a career in aged care at Shepparton Villages, to them, and most importantly to our residents, it is more than just a job,” CEO Veronica Jamison said.
“We pay tribute to our nurses and to our care staff, from administration, lifestyle, food and domestic through to maintenance and gardening – who tick the boxes in so many ways.
“We are always looking for staff, that’s the reality of the aged care industry across Australia, but we are looking for people who have the qualities that align with ours and who truly believe in respect, compassion and choice for the elderly,” she said.
Anyone interested in a career at Shepparton Villages can call for a confidential discussion on 5832 0800.
