The Prestige Difference
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The care and support provided by home care workers to people who want to remain in the comfort of their own homes is invaluable. That is why we at Prestige Inhome Care (Prestige) have increased our care worker pay rates by up to 38% above award.
Aged Care Employee Day is our chance to say thank you to our extraordinary care workers and behind-the-scenes office staff.
The care and support they provide to our clients is invaluable and makes a real difference in their lives each and every day.
Our inaugural International Women’s Day (IWD) Luncheon, on March 2, at the Brighton Beach Hotel, was a celebration of extraordinary women.
Tracey had been working in an office job for decades, but two years ago, with some encouragement from her daughter, Tracey decided to ‘make a complete change’ and chase after a career that would give back to the community.
With 20% of the population expected to be aged over 65 within the decade, and 76% of Australians aged over 60 preferring to retire in the comfort of their own home, the demand for home care workers is higher than ever.
After experiencing the loss of a loved one, Li asked herself: ‘What can I do to enjoy life? How can I give something back?’
“Naturally I gravitated to home care,” says Li.
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.
Program Manager Jasmine explains the types of support Prestige provides to people with a disability.
As a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, Prestige Inhome Care can support people who are living with a disability, in building or maintaining their independence within their own homes and communities.
At Prestige Inhome Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to spend the last stages of their life, in their own home, surrounded by the people and things they love most.
We also understand the challenges of supporting a loved one with a life-limiting illness.
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.
Every day we aspire to find the joy, even when we’re not physically together.
To celebrate the little things that have made our extended time at home so much brighter, we asked our Prestige family to share their pets and plants with us and tell us how they’ve brought joy – something that’s so important for our health and wellbeing – to their time in lockdown.
At 17 years of age Junith started working in the aged care industry cooking meals for the elderly and people living with a disability. A trained pastry chef, she was a passionate baker with a special love for making Christmas cakes. But today, at the age of 74, when asked what she loves about being a care worker Junith says “it’s not about the money. It’s the companionship.”