He sat kicking back in his favourite chair tucked against a sun-soaked window. We started chatting. As he told me about his sailing memories, I could see the sparkle in his eyes and how much it ...
Aged Care
Helping people warms my heart
“I love helping people. Helping people warms my heart, it is what drew me to the job. I love this job a lot, but I just love helping generally, I’m that kind of a person.\" - Kangwa Chisanga, ...
Colourful celebrations at MercyCare Maddington
\"This makes my heart feel good!” - MercyCare Maddington resident Rosa. We were able to colour the world of many residents celebrating International Flower Day.
Making a difference in residents’ lives is paramount for nurse Dee
Working in aged care has been a life-changing experience for enrolled nurse Dee Boodhun.
Therapy dog Venco spreads joy at Maddington home
There’s a new resident turning heads at MercyCare Maddington Residential Aged Care Home and he’s been causing quite a stir — but for all the right reasons.
Connecting with residents a joyful job for Tracy
The saying, ‘If you do something you love, you will never work a day in your life’ rings true for Tracy Molloy.
The VIP Experience: Rocks Star Residents
She’s looked after Johnny Farnham, Pink and Black Sabbath. Now as MercyCare Hospitality Services Coordinator, Emily Burns is determined to give our MercyCare Residential Aged Care residents the ...
Deepesh brings passion for food to Kelmscott residents
When you’re greeted by MercyCare Kelmscott Residential Aged Care Home’s senior chef Deepesh Kallungal Vargheese with his big smile, there’s already a sense of comfort knowing that he’s the one ...
Passionate nurse Carlie humbled to receive MercyCare award
“Shocked and overwhelmed” was how Carlie Appleton described the moment she was announced a winner in MercyCare’s 2021 Staff Excellence Awards, which recognises staff or volunteers who have gone ...
Just the right ingredients at Joondalup
Food can bring nostalgia and connection - and it’s exactly this that chef Conrad Cowan wants to evoke for residents at Joondalup Residential Aged Care Home. “When a resident tastes one of my ...
Life stories bring joy
Eighteen years ago, Janet Alderson had the seed of a thought that she wanted a career where she could help people. Selling her newsagency business, she joined MercyCare Joondalup Residential Aged ...
New year, new leaf, new career?
If 2022 is your year for a career change, MercyCare is on the lookout for compassionate people who want to make a difference in others’ lives as an Aged Care Support Worker in the community. ...
