“This isn’t just about us — it’s about our families, the residents who rely on us, and their families who trust that their loved ones are receiving safe, high-quality care,” one of the staff told Kaitiaki.
‘These changes will stretch us thin, increase burnout, and ultimately compromise the well-being of everyone in our care.’
The proposal involves changes to staffing levels, roles and rosters at the home, which staff fear could lead to fewer senior roles and bigger workloads, as well as fewer hours and less take-home pay.
Staff said they were worried about being able to provide safe and timely care especially in emergency situations and providing adequate support for daily activities such as meals, hygiene, and mobility
“These changes will stretch us thin, increase burnout, and ultimately compromise the well-being of everyone in our care.
Staff did not want to be named as they had been warned over speaking out during consultation by management.
‘Not impact residents’ care’ — Oceania
Oceania’s national operations manager Jodie Schorn said the proposed changes “would impact a small number of registered nurses and health-care assistants”.
“These changes are designed to better align staffing levels with the current number of residents at Lady Allum, ensuring we continue to meet their care needs efficiently and equitably.”
They would not affect the level of care residents received, she said.
Consultation with staff and unions was currently underway.