Vincent Court celebrated 235 years of combined service for fourteen long serving staff members at a special ceremony on Tuesday November 20.
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Residents, staff and volunteers of Vincent Court joined with Facility Manager Debbie Fletcher, Parish Priest of Macleay Valley Parish Father James Foster and Sister Anne Hannigan, Pastoral Care Coordinator for Catholic Care of the Aged, for a service of blessing and the presentation of Long Service Awards.
Fr James said Vincent Court was the first aged care facility of its type in the Macleay when the parishioners of All Saints Catholic Parish established it more than 40 years ago.
“How wonderful for the Parishioners who worked hard to establish Vincent Court all those years ago to see it still going strong today, thanks to the loyal service of its staff and volunteers,” Fr James said.
“The genuine person-centred care delivered by staff is the real point of difference at Vincent Court.”
“The dignity of each person is upheld by staff so that the physical, mental, spiritual, pastoral and all aspects of care are provided to the highest standards.”
Facility Manager, Debbie Fletcher, commended the staff, who celebrated milestones ranging from 10 to 30 years, on their dedicated service to the residents of Vincent Court.
“Thank you for the dedication, care and love you have shown throughout your years of service – it is your loyalty and dedication that makes Vincent Court feel like home for our residents,” Ms Fletcher said.
The staff honoured at the event were:
- Kate Hackenberg 10 years
- Ellen Hancock 10 years
- Carolyn Kerry 10 years
- Margaret Kolosque 10 years
- Christina O'Dell 10 years
- Anna Peterson 10 years
- Belinda Robinson 10 years
- Beth Chapman 15 years
- Kylie Fry 20 years
- Judy Sharp 20 years
- Mary Barnett 25 years
- Jenny Stevens 25 years
- Debbie Muldoon 30 years
- Cate Seckold 30 years
The ceremony concluded with staff, residents and volunteers enjoying morning tea together.
