Photo: fileThousands of elderly New Zealanders could be stranded without rest home care if changes aren't made to expand the workforce, according to a new report on migrant workers. Of 816 recently-hired health care assistants at five major Auckland aged residential care facilities, including St Andrews Village, 227 - 28% - were on temporary work visas. Ed is a senior health care assistant, who is on a temporary visa and is going to be deported. Senior health care assistant Ed Budomo from the Philippines was rejected for permanent residency in 2014. He wants to work with the aged care sector to make sure employers have the staff they need.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 03, 2017 18:56 UTC