This Saturday, August 7 is Aged Care Employee Day

THANKS TO EVERYONE... Shepparton Villages thanks every member of their 520 team of staff. Bryson Ross is one of the dedicated catering staff helping to provide up to 600 plus meals a week for residents at Shepparton Villages. Photo: Supplied

ON the surface, it may not mean a lot to people, but at Shepparton Villages it is the perfect opportunity to thank all 520 of its staff who work tirelessly to care for more than 600 residents in residential, independent living and home and community care.

From the nursing and care staff through to the administration, catering, maintenance and gardening and domestic staff – it takes a true melting pot of skills and knowledge to give each resident their best day possible.

CEO Veronica Jamison paid tribute to all aged care staff, acknowledging the role each and every one plays.

“It has been an incredibly difficult period for aged care over the last year or so with the COVID-19 impacting the aged care workforce in a way we just could not foresee. However, staff have adapted incredibly well, taking on board new levels of compliance and new ways of operating and learning to live with the threats of COVID-19.

“What an achievement for our staff to have worked together to take all of this on board and continue the high standard of quality care we are proud to provide. This year’s Aged Care Employee Day theme of #thanskforcaring couldn’t be more apt,” Ms Jamison said.

Shepparton Villages will personally acknowledge each staff member with a small gift to thank them as part of Aged Care Employee Day celebrations.

THANKS TO EVERYONE… Shepparton Villages thanks every member of their 520 team of staff. Bryson Ross is one of the dedicated catering staff helping to provide up to 600 plus meals a week for residents at Shepparton Villages. Photo: Supplied