National cabinet considers aged care response as workers call for more resources
Introduction
As Labor raises pressure on the minister to quit, aged care employees have slammed out over circumstances in the sector as it copes with a surge of COVID-19 conditions, calling it a “factory.” The Opposition’s spokesman for elderly care, Clare O’Neil, slammed the government’s reaction to the COVID-19 crisis in the sector, National cabinet. Also, which has resulted in more than 500 deaths in residential homes since the beginning of the year.
Ms. O’Neil advocated for a pay raise for workers in the business, claiming that a high number of people were departing.
She told reporters in Canberra, “Aged care employees are among of the lowest paid persons in our country.”
“You’ll make more money at Bunnings and at the checkout than you would doing some of the most sophisticated and vital work our country has to offer.”
On Thursday, aged care employees met with Ms. O’Neil and Opposition Leader Anthony at Parliament House to advocate for a 25% salary increase.
It comes after more calls for Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck to quit over the crises’ management.
Federal Government Announcement
The federal government announced this week that it would send 1700 Australians. In Defence Force, members help the aged care sector deal with staffing shortfalls and equipment constraints.
An elderly care worker, who only wanted to be identified by her first name Rosie, said it was challenging to see the critical need for better care for aged care residents but insufficient resources to do it.
“What is occurring in our aged care institutions saddens me greatly. We require additional funds. Staffing is a major concern.
“However, in terms of care quality, we are failing our residents. They could be your mother or father among the residents National cabinet. We are not providing them with the attention they require.”
Chris claims she cannot continue working in the aged care field due to the stress she faces.
“I am really passionate about aged care, and I will be leaving the sector in the next months because I don’t think I can continue.”
“They (aged care residents) deserve more respect, and I hope the government is paying attention to our concerns.” “We require a shift.”
While additional help in the sector is needed, Ms. O’Neil believes that long-term solutions are essential.
“We don’t have enough employees, and those that are working are quitting in droves because they can’t keep up,” she claimed.
“The solution is to treat these staff with respect and care so that they can appropriately help their residents.”
Thursday Meeting
On Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will meet. Also, with state and territory leaders for national cabinet discussions on the virus.
The meeting’s topic will be aged care, focusing on developing a nationally consistent guideline to secure access to visitation rights.
The vaccine’s implementation will be examined, and the health system’s capabilities as the number of Omicron cases declines.
COVID-19 claimed the lives of another 56 people across the country. Also, with 24 deaths in NSW, 16 in Victoria, 15 in Queensland, and one in Tasmania.
The number of cases has remained constant, with more than 26,000 cases reported on Thursday.
As Labor raises pressure on the minister to quit, aged care employees have slammed out over circumstances in the sector as it copes with a surge of COVID-19 conditions, calling it a “factory.”
The Opposition’s spokesman for elderly care, Clare O’Neil, slammed the government’s reaction to the COVID-19 crisis in the sector, which has resulted in more than 500 deaths in residential homes since the beginning of the year.
Ms. O’Neil advocated for a pay raise for workers in the business, claiming that a high number of people were departing.
She told reporters in Canberra, “Aged care employees are among of the lowest paid persons in our country.”
“You’ll make more money at Bunnings and at the checkout than you would doing some of the most sophisticated and vital work our country has to offer.”
