Mar 10, 2018

Residents interviewing aged care staff – are we there yet?

Lauren Todorovic, CEO, HelloCare – interviews Mark Sewell CEO Warrigal Care about the inspiring approach to supporting seniors in aged care.

Mark shares how residents living in the aged care facility are involved with the process to recruit staff. What do you think? And is this something your home would consider?

The interview was part of the Criterion and COTA Australia conference on Quality in Aged Care.

 

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