Recruitment by Chance, Retention by Choice: A Qualitative Study of Managers Perspectives on Personal Care Workers' Intention to Stay in Residential Aged Care.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the perceptions and experiences of managers in residential aged care settings regarding personal care workers' intention to stay and build a career. Specifically, this study sought to identify enablers and challenges influencing personal care workers' retention and to explore strategies that could improve workforce sustainability.

Design

A qualitative study utilising semi-structured interviews underpinned by the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

Methods

The study was conducted in Australia from July 2023 to March 2024. Eleven managers participated in this study. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

Four themes emerged from the analysis and were conceptualised to illustrate the intricate relationship between recruitment practic

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810609 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature