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Table 1 Staff demographics (n = 13)

From: Specialised residential care for older people subject to homelessness: experiences of residents and staff of a new aged care home in Australia

Sex

Count (%)

Female

8 (61.5)

Male

5 (38.5)

Age (years)

18–24

25–34

35–44

55–64

Count (%)

1 (7.7)

7 (53.8)

4 (30.7)

1 (7.7)

Prior experience working in the homelessness sector

Yes

No

Count (%)

2 (15.4)

11 (84.6)

Self-identified cultural/ethnic background

Australian

Nepalese

Chinese

African

Count (%)

9 (69.2)

2 (15.3)

1 (7.7)

1 (7.7)

Duration of working experience in aged care

Median

Interquartile range (25-75th percentiles)

Years

3.5

1–7

Duration of employment with the current home

Median

Interquartile range (25-75th percentiles)

Months

11

7–15

Roles

Administration officer

Carer (afternoon shift– Level 1)

Carer (morning shift– Level 2)

Carer (morning shift– Level 3)

Carer (night shift)

Manager

Manager

Manager

Occupational Therapist

Pastoral Care

Registered Nurse (morning shift)

Relief Manager

Volunteer Coordinator