Have you ever considered a career in home care? With 20 per cent of the population expected to be aged over 65 within the decade, and 76 per cent of Australians aged over 60 preferring to retire in the comfort of their own home, there’s a greater demand than ever for home care workers.
Since late January 2020 more than 2,500 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Australian Government-subsidised residential aged care facilities, causing some Australians to lose confidence in the safety of the care being provided for their loved ones in nursing homes.