Meet the Team Nokuthula (a.k.a Noku) Tell us a bit about yourself
My name is Nokuthula- Noku for short- I am originally from a family of 6, with three siblings. I started studying when I was younger and was going to work in the mines but quickly realised that that was not for me. When I was at home I would go to
church and that is where I developed my passion for working with the elderly, we would visit a local care facility and spend time with them and help them and I realised that is what I want to do. I moved to Australia last year with my husband, he got a job here so we moved and we are very happy here. Why did you choose aged care? I love working with the elderly, they make me happy. I am passionate about giving them good care and love spending time with them, learning about them, hearing their stories. I am considering doing further studies in nursing, but my fear of needles is holding me back a little. What is it you enjoy most about working at Holmwood Aged Care? Everyday I spend time with someone I haven’t got to know as well and I learn more about them, their past and their familiy. Making them happy makes me happy and I have learned so much in my time here already. What is your most special memory in Aged Care? Well I haven’t been here all too long, but for me something that is very special is doing the activities with them. I got to do it at home in
Zimbabwe when I was there and I see the smiles and joy for the residents here when they are in activities and being busy and it is lovely to watch and spend time with them while they are having fun. Thanks for sharing your story Nokuthula.
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