Job satisfaction and regulation in the aged care sector: staff perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The quality of care provided in residential aged care facilities is largely dependent on the job satisfaction of employees and the organisational framework and systems that they provide care in. This study aimed to explore aged care staff perceptions of job satisfaction, regulation of the sector and the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey conducted in 2019-early 2020 with staff employed in various roles at residential aged care services in Australia. The study specific survey collected views and experiences about working in the aged care sector as well as information about their role.

Results

A total of 167 aged care staff completed the survey of which 71% worked in a direct care role. Most participants indic

SUBMITTER: Cameron E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10722849 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature