4 January 2022
Further to our update to you on Sunday, as a precautionary measure, and on the advice of the local public health unit, we have undertaken PCR testing of residents and employees at Greenstone Lodge. Pleasingly, no residents or employees are showing any symptoms of COVID-19 at this point in time. The resident that has tested positive to COVID-19 is fully vaccinated with their booster shot and has been in isolation.
We continue to limit visitors to Greenstone Lodge until we receive further advice. Only visits for essential caring or on compassionate grounds will be permitted, upon approval, and residents are strongly encouraged not to leave their care home for now. Please note that Narraburra Lodge is not impacted and is still able to welcome visitors.
There has been no recommendation at this stage by the PHU for employees to self-isolate, and as such, employees can continue to come to work and attend their normal shifts.
We ask that if you have any concerns to please speak to your manager in the first instance. Please also remember our confidential EAP service contactable 24/7 on 1800 818 728.
This is a timely reminder to all of us that COVID-19 is still very much with us. We encourage you to have your Booster shot and send evidence of your vaccination to payroll@whiddon.com.au at your earliest convenience. Eligibility for booster shots are for those that have had their second dose at least 4 months ago.
We understand that this is a challenging time for everyone, but we want you to know that it is our highest priority to keep everyone in our family safe and well, and we are doing everything we can to achieve this. We also thank you for everything you are doing to keep our residents, and each other, safe.