Due to some high-profile cases of poor management, care homes have developed a poor reputation among the public. Mark Redmond examines what can be done.
Mark Redmond considers whether enough is being done to correct the misrepresentation of care home managers and their interests in client care and professionalism.
As a care home manager, you are no doubt very aware of the increasingly high staff turnover in the sector, with unnecessary numbers of resignations or dismissals, and the problems this creates.
As people reach later life, they can feel an increased desire to give something back. Older people can offer a lot and a care role will keep them active, meeting new people and feeling valued.