5 August 2021
Given the current number of COVID-19 cases in South East Queensland and following the declaration of a COVID-19 hotspot to include the South East Queensland area, employees at residential aged care facilities in impacted areas are asked to limit their work to a single site.
Employees at residential aged care facilities in the Scenic Rim Region, which includes Whiddon Beaudesert Star, who work for more than one residential aged care provider should be asked to choose only one aged care provider to work with during the period of 31 July 2021 up to 14 August 2021. Please note, this time period may be extended.
This is an important step to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and to protect employees and residents.
It is up to you to choose which provider you wish to work for, either Whiddon or the other residential aged care provider however it is important to note:
- If you choose to work for Whiddon during this period, Whiddon will match your pay and make up the hours that you work at the other provider; and
- If you choose to work at the other provider, Whiddon will place you on either paid or unpaid leave based on your choice.
It may be practical to choose the provider where you work the greater hours, however it is your choice who you choose to work with.
Please note, you should not be worse off in terms of pay as a result of this requirement.
Please get in touch with your manager or supervisor as soon as possible to discuss your own circumstances.