Giving thanks to dedicated carers on Aged Care Employee Day
Giving thanks to dedicated carers on Aged Care Employee Day
Almost 400,000 aged care staff nationwide work tirelessly to make the lives of older Australians better.
Almost 400,000 aged care staff nationwide work tirelessly to make the lives of older Australians better.
On Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August, Carinity celebrates the contribution of more than 1,300 dedicated aged care and home care workers who care for Queensland seniors.
Family inspired Emily Fowler of the Gold Coast to work in aged care.
“My father is blind and two of my sisters have autism, so I grew up with a caring nature,” Emily said.
Initially working with Carinity Home Care as a Lifestyle Carer supporting seniors in their homes, Emily now serves at the Carinity Cedarbrook residential aged care community in Mudgeeraba.
“At Cedarbrook I started as personal carer, and over the years have assisted as receptionist and acted as roster clerk,” she said.
Emily is now the Administration Officer at Carinity Cedarbrook. The role involves assisting with admitting and welcoming new residents, along with multiple other administration duties.
“I enjoy meeting potential residents and families and being able to assist them to begin their aged care journeys,” Emily said.
“I like knowing I am contributing to making a difference to someone’s quality of life,” Emily said.
“It is such a pleasure to be able to be a part of a resident’s ‘final chapter’, treating them with the grace and respect they deserve.
“If you want a career where you feel you make a difference in people’s lives, this is it.”