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AIHS urges aged care sector to protect workers
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Australian Ageing Agenda
In recognition of this week’s Aged Care Employee Day as a time to thank the aged care workforce, the Australian Institute of Health and Safety is urging the aged care sector to do more to protect employees from rising injury and assault rates.
AIHS chair Celia Antonovsky said Aged Care Employee Day, held annually on 7 August, is an opportunity to recognise the vital contribution of aged care workers but also a time to acknowledge the risks they face every day.
“Every day, aged care workers dedicate themselves to caring for others, often at a significant cost to their own physical and psychological wellbeing.
WHS Profile: Nursing, Care and Support WorkforceWHS Profile: Nursing, Care and Support WorkforceWHS Profile: Nursing, Care and Support WorkforceMs Antonovsky said proper training and systems are essential to better managing the physical demands of lifting, moving and supporting patients.
“Australia has an ageing population and a growing shortage of aged care workers, so employers must protect the workers who are delivering this critical care.