A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Typical symptoms of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
Steps we are taking to protect our staff and customers:
Staying up-to-date with the latest news on COVID-19, released by the applicable state and national government agencies.
Monitoring updates from the Australian Government Department of Health and your local state/territory health departments.
Strongly encouraging COVID-19 vaccination.
Reinforcing the training available to all Just Better Care staff and Community Support Professionals on the latest COVID-19 and infection prevention and control.
Communicating our Emergency Preparedness Plan to employees.
Screening all Community Support Professionals at the beginning of each day for symptoms and possible risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Increasing handwashing and hand-sanitising protocols: upon arrival, before/after direct contact and at regular intervals throughout the day.
Wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with state based department of health guidelines.
Limiting customer exposure by helping with tasks outside of the home such as medication collection, groceries and running errands on their behalf.
Responding quickly to any customer symptoms of COVID-19 and seek advice from the applicable state/territory local department of health.
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