Resolving the Aged Care Staffing Shortage with Groworx Manpower Solutions
The aged care sector in Australia is facing a significant staff shortage, which affects the quality of care provided to residents. Hiring professional and empathetic international nurses and personal care assistants trained by Groworx can be a viable solution to address this issue. By aligning with the recommendations of the Australian Royal Commission into Aged Care, Groworx is committed to improving the aged care workforce through changes to hiring the best aged care workers and nurses from across the globe.
How partnering with Groworx can help Aged Care Services Implement on the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care
Professionalising the Aged Care Workforce
Groworx is dedicated to professionalising the aged care workforce by providing comprehensive training and education for international nurses and personal care assistants. After screening our candidates – all of whom are already qualified and certified nurses domestically, they attend bridging courses to meet Australia’s nursing and OH&S standards. After deployment, our Nurses and Care Staff perform regular performance and case reviews to ensure they are delivering the best service possible for each different client.
We also ensure that our professional care assistants and nurses receive competitive wages, fair labour conditions, and opportunities for progression and PR status. By investing in the professional development of their international aged care workers, Groworx helps to create a more skilled and motivated workforce, leading to improved care quality in senior care facilities.
Registration of Personal Care Workers
Groworx supports the Australian Royal Commission’s recommendation to register personal care workers. By doing so, they ensure that their international personal care assistants meet the necessary standards and qualifications to provide high-quality care. Registration also serves to maintain and enhance the professional status of individual care workers in the aged care sector, fostering trust and confidence among aged care residents and their families.
Meeting Minimum Quality and Safety Standards for Staff Time
In line with the Royal Commission’s recommendations, Groworx is committed to ensuring that aged care facilities meet minimum quality and safety standards for staff time. They provide a sufficient and appropriate skills mix of registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and personal care workers for each resident, ensuring that residents receive the attention and care they need. Groworx also guarantees that at least one registered nurse is always on-site, further enhancing the safety and well-being of aged care residents.
A Hopeful and Empathetic Approach to Aged Care
Cultivating a Culture of Empathy
Groworx strongly emphasises cultivating a culture of empathy in its international aged care workers. All of our nurses are from cultures of compassion and understanding, and they are professional at their care assistant jobs – equipped to provide personalised and attentive care to aged care residents, addressing their unique needs and preferences. This empathetic approach leads to better mental and emotional well-being for residents, ultimately improving their overall quality of life.
Promoting a Positive and Supportive Environment
Groworx ensures that its international aged care professionals create a positive and supportive environment for residents. By fostering a sense of community and belonging, they help residents feel more at ease and comfortable in their surroundings. This positive environment contributes to residents’ overall satisfaction and happiness, which is essential for their long-term well-being.
Give ‘Em a Fair Go! Let’s get more hands on the job!
By hiring professional and empathetic international aged care nurses and personal care assistants with Groworx, senior care facilities can address the staff shortage and work towards implementing the recommendations of the Australian Royal Commission into Aged Care.
Groworx’s dedication to professional development, registration, and minimum quality and safety standards, coupled with its empathetic approach, ensures a brighter future for aged care residents. Don’t let the staff shortage hold your facility back – enquire now with Groworx to backfill the staff shortage and provide the high-quality care your residents deserve.
