Achievements marked at Heathcote Health

AGED care associate nurse unit manager Greg Reilly was awarded Heathcote Health Employee of the Year for 2022/23 at last week’s annual general meeting.

Mr Reilly was nominated for outstanding leadership during the 2022 COVID outbreak and again in May this year for being a leader who works with staff, residents, and volunteers in a thoughtful, considerate and inclusive manner.

“For these reasons, Greg has been recognised by the Board for going above and beyond,” said Heathcote Health board chair Elissa Watson.

“This exemplifies the Heathcote Health C.A.R.E. values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

“Greg is a very worthy winner of the Heathcote Health Employee of the Year Award.”

Ms Watson and other members of the board of directors also presented five year service awards to staff members Shelby Keel, Robyn Jacques, Michelle Stirling and Nicole Ingram.

Dan Douglas, Jaimee Carboon, Sam Harvey, Daphne Mannix and Craig Winter were all recognised for 10 years service.

Fifteen-year awards went to Anthony Knichala and Frank Dailey, while Simone O’Brien and Anita Carboon achieved 25 years service.

A Life Governor Award plaque was presented to retired board director Danny Stone.

Mr Stone served on the board for nine years, the maximum allowable.

“Danny was previously board chair, chair of the clinical governance committee and an active participant in community events,” said Ms Watson.

“His name will be added to the Life Governor Board in the foyer and I would like to thank him for all he has done for Heathcote Health.”

Ms Watson acknowledged the hard work by staff, independent sub-committee members and fellow board members.

“And although it falls outside the reporting period, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the significant work by operational and back-office teams to ensure we were ready for two lots of accreditation recently,” she said.

“Heathcote Health was recently informed of successful reaccreditation for aged care and acute services for the next three years.

“I am proud to share with you that neither the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission or the Australian Commission on Health & Safety made any recommendations for improvement.

“This is almost unheard of, but no surprise to those of us who have experienced firsthand Heathcote Health’s staunch commitment to person-centred care and safety.

“Thank you to everyone who played a role in such a significant achievement.”