What am I required to do if I test positive for COVID-19?

If a Social Carer tests positive for COVID-19, they are required to isolate from work for at least 7 days and wait until symptoms have cleared before returning.

Members who are disabled or ageing can be more susceptible to serious and life-threatening illnesses and complications as a result of contracting COVID-19. This means that Social Carers must take every possible measure to ensure their safety and well-being by avoiding work if they are unwell.

Isolation Requirements

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 you must notify Like Family and isolate yourself from work for at least 7 days. Social Carers are not to return to work until symptoms have completely cleared.

Notification Requirements

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 you will need to notify any Members you have bookings with for the 7-day isolation period and let them know you will need to cancel. We also ask that you notify the Like Family team so they can assist your impacted Members to continue receiving support for the duration of your quarantine. 

Return to Work Requirements

All symptoms associated with COVID-19 must have cleared completely before you are able to recommence bookings. Like Family also strongly encourages the use of masks on all bookings for at least 7-10 days after emerging from isolation. After the 7-10 days have passed, mask usage is encouraged in high-risk and indoor settings where social distancing is difficult to maintain.