Staff Awards
WorkSafe Awards 2011
The WorkSafe Health and Safety Representative (HSR) category acknowledges HSR's who have made a significant contribution and demonstrable difference to OHS within their designated workgroups. It recognises the ability of an HSR to raise OHS issues with the employer and demonstrate persistence in difficult environments.
Catholic Homes is delighted to announce that Maintenance Officer Julian Derum from St Catherine's Aged Care Facility was shortlisted for this prestigious award. Julian was elected as the HSR in January 2005 and takes his role very seriously. Julian enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience in order to keep the workplace safe for residents, family, staff, contractors and visitors and to provide a comfortable home. While Julian was not successful in winning the Worksafe Award, Catholic Homes and St Catherine's Aged Care Facility would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Julian for his outstanding work.
The Grampians Regional Palliative Care Team Awards 2010
Providence Aged Care Facility in Bacchus Marsh was recently shortlisted for The Grampians Regional Palliative Care team Awards. While Providence Aged Facility was not successful in winning the award within the Aged Care category, Catholic Homes is immensely proud of the team's hard work, dedication andcollaboration.
Congratulations!
Finalist Aged & Community Care Victoria Employee Award for 2009-2010.
Michelle Willison, Residential Services Manager at St Catherine's Aged Care Facility, was one of three finalists in the ACCV Employee of the Year Award, in recognition of her inspiring leadership, dedication and commitment to excellence.
Michelle is passionate about the care of residents and totally committed to supporting her staff to deliver the highest quality services. She brings a blend of generosity and capacity in her role that is inspirational to those who work alongside her. Michelle is a true team player, she works with and alongside others in a spirit of total collaboration.
Michelle's commitment to 'go the extra mile' is demonstrated in her active participation in the development of our Pandemic Management Plan and in the Palliative Care Research Project piloted at St Catherine's Aged Care Facility.
SACS Not-for-Profit Leadership Award Finalist
Teri Saunders, Residential Services Manager of Corpus Christi Aged Care Facility was recognised for her leadership achievements at the SACS Consulting 2007 Not-For-Profit LeadershipAwards. There were 60 nominations of prestigious candidates from aged care, youth and children's services, Foundations and other health and service organisations.
Teri's inspirational leadership was acknowledged as one of the 5 finalists receiving an engraved glass prism award, framed certificate and an opportunity to participate in a sponsored education program on Board Governance.
Apprenticeships Plus Trainee of the Year Winner
Hus Akyayla, trainee nurse at St Catherine's Aged Care Facility was awarded "double gold" at the2007 Apprenticeships Plus Awards.
Not only was Hus honoured with the Health / Nursing Trainee of the Year Award, he also achieved the Outstanding Trainee of the Year Award out of field of 24 trainee award winners in other occupations.
In presenting the Outstanding Trainee of the Year Award, Apprenticeships Plus commented on his diligence, enthusiasm, professional integrity, academic achievements, motivation and courteous manner.
"Hus has a wonderful rapport with residents and staff alike. His love of nursing and his dedication shine through and he is a positive role model and mentor for new employees," said Michelle Willison, Residential Services Manager at St Catherine's Aged Care Facility.
