Pam, who has a background in neuro-medical and neuro-surgical nursing, returned to work at Nanyima Aged Care Community after retiring a few years ago, and we’re so glad she did!
What do you love most about your role?
I love getting to know the residents and their families and finding solutions to support their individual needs. It’s satisfying being able to draw on my considerable experience to help them.
Why do you think Nanyima feels like home?
Nanyima has been part of the small Mirani community for over 30 years. Many residents have lived their whole lives here and it’s so important that they can remain living locally as they age. It’s special to see staff caring for residents that they’ve known since childhood. This deep community focus means we take extra good care of each other. And, it’s fun to reminisce with the residents.
How do you make a positive difference to the residents?
I try to spend as much time as I can with residents, so they know I’m there to support them and their families. I recently started a Family Support Group and it’s heartwarming to see families of residents build connections. It’s another example of how we create a caring, homely environment.
To find out more about our welcoming community, call our friendly admissions team on (07) 4848 0000 or email admin@nanyima.org.au.