Member story: Debbie Coombes, Care Worker
Debbie Coombes is a Care Worker at Uniting AgeWell Ningana Independent Living at Sorell in the state’s south and became a carer after working in foster care.
She says it’s a demanding role, but very fulfilling.
“There are different challenges every day, but you learn new aspects of care with the new residents coming in.”
However, despite having support available, she believes more help is needed.
“When we deal with people that are passing away, I’d like to see extra support, and then when they have passed away, I’d like to see councillors come and maybe give people (fellow workers) a call. That would be important to a lot of people.”
Share this story #OnYourTeam
Updates correct as at 27 September 2021.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary
More #OnYourTeam stories
More latests news
Private Sector Updates – Statewide
Private Sector Updates - Statewide Statewide Calvary Health Care Tasmania The ANMF has made an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for a Protected Action Ballot (PAB) order. Please ensure that your member details are up to [...]
Media Release & Door Stop: ‘Consultation Complete on Nurses and Midwives Offer’
‘Consultation Complete on Nurses and Midwives Offer’ 3 August 2023 Media Doorstop When: Thursday 3 August 2023, 1:00pm Where: ANMF Office - 19 Brisbane Street, Launceston Who: ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) [...]
ANMF Tasmanian Newsflash: Public Sector Enterprise Agreement – The ANMF seek clarification on offer and propose alternatives to Government
Newsflash: Public Sector Enterprise Agreement - The ANMF seek clarification on offer and propose alternatives to Government The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) have sent formal feedback and sought the Government’s re-evaluation of key priority [...]