Aged & disabled care provider Platinum Healthcare is expanding services into the Mandurah & Rockingham areas in an attempt to help support these booming areas struggling from a lack of staff in this under-paid and less-than-glamourous industry.
Aged & disabled care have long been known as industries where underpaid, underappreciated staff struggle from paycheque to paycheque, however in areas like Mandurah & Rockingham which have both experienced strong growth in recent years, the problem is heightened. Carers can no longer afford to live in these areas where the average house prices continue to climb as coastal living continues to gain favour, which results in staff shortages in this industry which is already facing a staffing crisis.
“Paying carers minimum wage (or less) seems to be common in this industry and combining this with the conditions many staff work in, it’s no surprise staff are choosing more lucrative jobs with better conditions” David Stallard, Director of Platinum Healthcare believes. “It takes a special person to do caring – these people aren’t in it for the money, they do it because it’s in their nature & they want to make a difference. We pride ourselves on looking after our staff well, not only through good pay & conditions but also perks usually only enjoyed in more business-like industries.”
The Mandurah & Rockingham areas have been targeted due to the large population growth in these areas, as well as the fact that a large proportion of residents are in their later years and likely to require some kind of support to remain in their home as they age. “This expansion will enable us to help cover service requests we receive on an almost daily basis” David continued.
Platinum Healthcare plan on employing carers, cleaners & nurses in the Mandurah & Rockingham areas to build upon the 30+ staff currently providing services in the Perth metro area. Those interested are invited to visit www.platinumhealthcare.com.au for further information.
For further information, please contact David Stallard on (08) 9470 4075 or visit www.platinumhealthcare.com.au.