Expert HR and WHS support for the aged care industry

Your personal consultant for your aged care business

Managing an aged care facility is challenging

Peninsula is here to support you, while you provide personalised care for others

The aged care industry faces many challenges. Financial pressures, medical, clinical, and support staff shortages, and trying to keep pace with changing government policies are just a few. These further amplify the stress of effectively managing your aged care business. Peninsula offer expert advice 24/7 on HR and Workplace Health and Safety, so you and your team can have the extra support you need to provide the highest level of care possible.

Many business owners struggle with these issues

Hiring and onboarding staff

Having the right onboarding process provides support, training, and resources that help new employees be productive and engaged.

Retention and performance

Retaining high performing employees can create a positive work environment, enhance profitability, and increase customer satisfaction.

Supporting staff wellbeing

Help your employees manage their mental wellbeing with access to qualified counsellors through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Managing overtime

Time-tracking software helps keep accurate records to ensure employees are rewarded for their extra hours.

Shift work

A well-thought-out schedule is the foundation of successful shift work management. Rosters should allow for adequate rest periods.

Discipline and grievance

Our expert team can advise on dealing with discipline and grievance issues fairly. This can help achieve a mutually beneficial resolution.

Hiring and onboarding staff

Having the right onboarding process provides support, training, and resources that help new employees be productive and engaged.

Retention and performance

Retaining high performing employees can create a positive work environment, enhance profitability, and increase customer satisfaction.

Supporting staff wellbeing

Help your employees manage their mental wellbeing with access to qualified counsellors through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Managing overtime

Time-tracking software helps keep accurate records to ensure employees are rewarded for their extra hours.

Shift work

A well-thought-out schedule is the foundation of successful shift work management. Rosters should allow for adequate rest periods.

Discipline and grievance

Our expert team can advise on dealing with discipline and grievance issues fairly. This can help achieve a mutually beneficial resolution.

Working in the aged care industry can be highly rewarding as well as stressful. It's why so many aged care businesses prefer working with Peninsula. Our hands-on approach allows our team to tailor our HR and WHS services for your business needs. This enables you to focus on supporting your staff and quality care for your residents and clients.

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Reliable services for your WHS needs

The aged care sector has a diverse workforce, which includes:

Doctors and specialists.
Registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and nursing assistants.
Allied health professionals.
Physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Social workers and care managers.
Administrative and support staff.
Chefs, cooks, and food service staff.
Cleaners and laundry service.

All these employees work together to ensure patients and residents receive the highest level of care. This includes creating a safe environment. Some common health and safety risks in aged care include:

Slips, trips and falls
Fatigue (from extensive hours and shift work)
Stress or anxiety
Workplace violence (from patients or their family members)
Bullying and harassment
Faulty medical equipment
Biological and chemical hazards
Regular manual handling of patients and equipment.

The expert team at Peninsula can offer insights into Workplace Health and Safety compliance.

Reliable services for your WHS needs

Expert HR advice

Creating employee handbooks

We can tailor an employee handbook to your business needs, outlining to new and existing employees your culture and expected conduct.

Protecting your business

Exclusive to Peninsula clients, Peninsula Protect offers protection for legal liability and defence costs arising from HR and WHS claims.

Unlimited 24/7 advice line

As a Peninsula client you can always call our local expert team and feel secure knowing you’re getting the right advice for your business.

Creating employee handbooks

We can tailor an employee handbook to your business needs, outlining to new and existing employees your culture and expected conduct.

Protecting your business

Exclusive to Peninsula clients, Peninsula Protect offers protection for legal liability and defence costs arising from HR and WHS claims.

Unlimited 24/7 advice line

As a Peninsula client you can always call our local expert team and feel secure knowing you’re getting the right advice for your business.

If you don't have the experience or resources to create or update your business-critical critical documentation to ensure your aged care business remains compliant, Peninsula can help you every step of the way. Whether you're looking for advice on HR, health and safety, or guidance on wages for full-time, part-time, or casual employees, overtime, public holiday or award rates, our expert team have got you covered.

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Discover the ways Peninsula can help your aged care business succeed

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