Aged and
community care
Why vaccination matters for aged and community care workers
Here are some of the main reasons it’s important to keep up to date with your vaccines as an Aged or Community Care Worker.
Protecting Highly Vulnerable Clients
- Older adults and people with disabilities often have weaker immune systems
- Higher rates of chronic conditions increase risk of severe illness
- Even common infections can lead to serious complications or hospitalisation
Close, Hands-On Personal Care
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility requires close physical contact
- Physical distancing is not possible during most care activities
- Exposure to respiratory droplets and bodily fluids is common
- Infection can spread quickly through routine daily interactions
Working Across Multiple Homes and Facilities
- Community workers may visit many clients in a single day
- Increased potential to carry infections between households
- Limited control over each environment’s infection prevention measures
Protecting Residential Care Environments
- Aged care facilities house many high-risk residents in shared spaces
- Outbreaks can spread rapidly once introduced
- Staff movement between wings or facilities increases transmission risk
Maintaining Continuity of Care
- Clients rely on consistent support for daily living and health needs
- Staff illness can disrupt essential services and routines
- Replacement staff may be unfamiliar with clients’ needs
Protecting Co-workers, Families and the Community
- Lowers the risk of transmitting infections to co-workers, or bringing infections home after work
- Protects vulnerable household members
- Helps prevent wider community transmission
- Supports overall public health efforts
Duty of Care and Professional Responsibility
- Supports obligations to provide safe, high-quality care
- Aligns with infection prevention and control standards
- Demonstrates commitment to client wellbeing
Personal Health Protection
- Reduces risk of severe illness for workers themselves
- Supports ability to perform physically and emotionally demanding work
- Promotes long-term health and wellbeing
Vaccinations to consider:
Influenza COVID-19 Hepatitis B Whooping cough (Pertussis) Chickenpox (Varicella) Pneumococcal Disease (For older workers) Shingles (For older workers)
Workplace risks vary. Protection should too.
Find out which vaccinations are right for your staff.
- Request a quote, and we’ll collaborate with you to identify industry-specific vaccination needs.
- We then organise onsite clinics at your workplace for your staff, where they can schedule appointments with our skilled nurse immunisers.
- During the initial appointment, our Immunisation Nurse will review each employee’s Medicare Immunisation History Statement and any additional vaccination records to assess their vaccination status. If necessary, vaccinations are administered, and all records are securely stored in our clinical software. Additionally, vaccination records are uploaded to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR), ensuring employees have a reliable ongoing record.
- For vaccines requiring multiple doses, we coordinate return visits as needed and are available for new staff requiring vaccinations as they commence their roles.
We understand the health and safety of your employees are of paramount importance, and we are committed to working closely with you to ensure a successful occupational workplace vaccination program