Rachel Hockey taking a resident for a walk through the facility
Source: Jasmin Murray
Aged care facilities have been required to increase their hygiene practices to prevent Coronavirus from being brought into the facility and spread throughout the residents.
Older individuals, and those with underlying health issues are at higher risk of getting Coronavirus, and often experience worse symptoms than others.
Extra precations being taken when in direct contact with residence
Source: Jasmin Murray
Villa Maria Centre, in Unanderra, has taken the advice and informed staff of the new procedures they need to take before and during their shift to ensure the safety of residents.
Each resident at this facility has responded differently to one another in relation to what is currently happening due to their levels of alertness and knowledge of the pandemic.
Recreational liaison officer, Rachel Hockey discusses what hygiene practices she is required to complete when at work, along with extra preventative measures she is taking to lower the risk of brining Coronavirus inside the workplace.
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