Our Staff Team

Our team cares for and connects with each person who lives at Avonlea as we would a very best friend. This means that people feel loved and important.

We:

• accept you as you are
• really listen to you
• love to hear you laugh
• forgive your mistakes
• have fun together

Our team has been hand-picked with great care. We have the knack of working with people with dementia. We know how to love and care for someone as if that person is our very best friend.

We believe that the people who make up our Avonlea team need to be nurtured too. Avonlea offers a service where all team members can see the doctor free of charge. Workplace Support is given by Chaplaincy Services. This means the people who make up our team are assisted to be completely available to the people they care for.

Kirsty Hart

Operations Manager

I am Kirsty Hart, Operations Manager of Avonlea Rest Home.

I have been with our organisation for a number of years in various different roles. I started in a care giving role before my passion for staff education led me to the position of Education Coordinator. I have a special interest in the education of staff; nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing people grow to become the very best they can be.

The most appealing thing for me in my present position of Operations Manager is seeing our vision and values become part of the way each staff member relates to residents and family members. I believe by working in this way we all have the residents’ very best interest at heart and will achieve the best possible outcomes.

It is inspiring to me to be part of such a supportive and committed team where we learn and grow daily from one another.

One of the highlights of my day is going into the homes and sharing special moments with our residents. I feel immensely privileged to work with our wonderful residents, family members and staff team.

Kathy Cargill

Clinical Manager

 As the Clinical Manager at Avonlea, Kathy has the privilege of leading the Registered Nursing team. She has a passion for caring for people with an illness such as dementia, and finds it very satisfying to be able to make a difference to those who are vulnerable.

Kathy’s main priority is to ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved for our residents.

 

Chris White Aroha Home Manager	Agnes Rodrigo Home C Manager	Jan Maniwan Ofa Home Manager	Lydia Byrnes Senior Home Manager / p.m. Manager	Maria Toralba Weekend Manager
Sarah Naidu Rudo Home Manager & Safe Handling Advisor	Pushya Thomaso  Registered Nurse	Dhanya George Registered Nurse	Rosemarie Cajoles Trainee Diversional Therapist	Cherry Lu Trainee Diversional Therapist