Staff

When I started a job in aged care I realised that my culinary expertise had the power to make a difference in the lives of elderly individuals. It became more than just preparing meals; it became a heartfelt responsibility to provide comfort, nourishment, and dignity to those in my care.

I love coming to visit the old folk especially the ones that don’t get any visitors, having a chat and hearing stories about their past. As I have got older it is still something I can do and makes feel useful. They are all like a family to me. (In loving memory of Jan, 2023)

I was born in a hill region of Nepal and my childhood was spent exploring new cities and towns of Nepal, India and Afghanistan. After finishing high school I wanted to be a lawyer, makeup artist, teacher and so many other things. I was passionate about everything, but once I found nursing I feel like I was born only to be a nurse and I love it.

Christa found herself working in the kitchen of our Christies Beach Facility after she initially applied believing it was a restaurant many years ago! She then added cleaning, laundry and caring to her skillset and would work these four different shifts each fortnight, motivated by being the provider for her family and fulfilling her life-long travel dream. She now loves working in laundry and loves the hotel service team. Christa always dreamt of seeing the pyramids in Egypt and not only fulfilled that dream, but has also visited the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum. She has more locations on her bucket list which she continues to work hard towards. Christa lost her partner years ago and brought up her adopted children mostly by herself. She now cares for her grandchildren also.

I love caring for the residents and making them feel loved and cared for. I have made some wonderful lasting friendships.