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Say thanks this Aged Care Employee Day
Aged Care Employee Day is on 7 August. To acknowledge this special day, you can say thanks to someone you know who works at IRT by letting us know how special they are to you and your family.
Use the form below to tell us a bit about the person you want to thank. We’ll take it from there and share your thanks on this page and with our Facebook followers. We may even feature some of the employees with photos or videos.
This photo was taken before social distancing measures came into place.
A message from our CEO
It takes a special someone to work in aged care. While every aged care employee has highly valued practical skills – whether they’re a nurse, a care worker, a driver, a chef, a cleaner, a maintenance worker or a lifestyle officer – it’s the way aged care employees interact with the elderly loved ones in their care that makes them all extraordinary.
A guiding hand. A watchful eye. A reassuring smile. Patience, empathy, love.
These qualities are just as important as the many skills required to make an impact on the happiness and wellbeing of our residents, customers and their families.
So on this Aged Care Employee Day, thank you to every aged care employee.
Thank you for your practical skills, and for the skills no amount of training can ever teach, but make such a difference to so many people’s lives.
Patrick Reid,
IRT Group CEO
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Thank you for all that you do mother xo
Jasmin, IRT Home Care
I was privileged to be working on Aged Care Employee Day and my customers know how much I enjoy making a difference to their lives in their own homes. I work in a terrific team with constant support and leadership. It is a pleasure!
Tracey, IRT Home Care
A big shout out and so many thanks to all of the beautiful staff at Greenwell Gardens, the family feel is so warm. Thank you for being like family for Mum’s time in care, I love you all!
Maree, IRT Greenwell Gardens
We have been at Macarthur for over 8 years, and in that time, in various roles, Tammy has always been available, always bright and cheery, and, as Welfare Officer and now Manager, regularly checks on her residents’ wellbeing.
Norm & Pam, IRT Macarthur Retirement Village
Thank you for caring for our residents’ safety and comfort, always putting the residents first. Thank you hero!
Gloria, IRT Berala on the Park
To all the wonderful team at IRT Berala on the Park. I want to say a massive thank you to my wonderful team working under such extraordinary conditions is difficult but you all continue to do an awesome job. I’m so proud of you all – you are all stars.
Melinda, IRT Berala on the Park
To Melinda and the team that look after Mum and the other residents at IRT Berala, a huge thank you. This would be the most difficult of circumstances the team has worked under. I know they try to do all they can to ensure Mum is as happy as possible.
Vicki, IRT Berala on the Park
A big thank you to all teams in the Illawarra Aged Care Centres for the hard work and care you have provided to our residents! I am privileged to work with you all.
Kristy, IRT Aged Care Centres – Illawarra
Thanks once again to everyone looking after my mum in these strange times. It’s really hard not being able to visit but I feel happier knowing she is being cared for and kept busy. Thanks to the staff who deliver the drop offs three times a week and arrange her flowers as well. All your help is much appreciated.
Bernadette, IRT Links Seaside
I just want to thank Bronte for showing great kindness and help towards my Dad, and for keeping me updated on his condition as I haven’t been able to see him because of the lockdown and restrictions.
Pixi, IRT Tarrawanna
To the awesome Berala Team,
Thank you for all the hard work you put in daily! Know that it is recognized and greatly appreciated.
Yasmin, IRT Berala on the Park
A big big thank you to Sharon. The loving care she gave my sister in the time she spent there Sharon went above & beyond to see that everything possible was done for my sister to make her feel loved & cared for. All the staff there were incredible, again a big thank you to all at “Greenwell Gardens”
Lorraine, IRT Greenwell Gardens
My grateful and sincere thanks for the extraordinary care you showed to my wife Rosemary, especially during her last days. She could not have had better care anywhere and I will always be grateful for this.
David, IRT St Georges Basin
Thanks to the lifestyle team at Greenwell Gardens. Over the 11 years Dad has been in your care he and his family have been treated with respect and utmost consideration. So much care in the 12 years our parents have lived there it’s hard to name them all but Sharon must be mentioned. Her assistance in ensuring Dad had a special 92nd birthday in these COVID times of separation goes above and beyond expectations. Thank you Sheree for your friendly help over the years. As none of us live locally, FaceTime hosted by Sharon and Melissa have been a lifeline for our family. The caring way they provide this service is inherent in their nature. Thank you for the personal effort you put into keeping us connected and the emotional toll it must take on you too in these COVID times of separation. Know your caring and personal nature makes a huge difference to our family and especially Dad and Mum’s quality of life.
Tricia, IRT Greenwell Gardens
Just a quick note of thanks to all the hardworking staff at Dalmeny IRT, be they cleaners, cooks, care- workers, physios, admin people, RNs, maintenance guys. Together you all (and some in particular) looked after my Ma, Ruby McGinlay so well. You do great work, hang in there.
Pat, IRT Dalmeny
I have two people that I love at Links Seaside. My grandma Aphra and my husbands grandma Doris. Both women did not want to move into a ‘home’ and really struggled when they first arrived. Now they both absolutely love where they live. The social aspect at the Links Seaside is so amazing for both of them. Both of them never stop talking about how amazing the care they receive is and how they are so well looked after. Thank you to all of the staff for caring for these amazing women.
Carly, IRT Links Seaside
Thank you so much to Leanne and her wonderful team at IRT Moruya. The dedication and commitment shown throughout the 2020 Bushfires was nothing short of amazing.
The ongoing support you all show to the much loved residents is greatly appreciated.
Jenny, IRT Moruya
Thank you to the whole team for caring for both of my parents with compassion and professionalism. It means so much to my siblings and me to know they’re in good hands.
Jane, IRT Crown Gardens
Just a big thank you to all the staff in Ribbonwood level one and two for being there for me and my son, and later with my dog bubbles we visited residents as volunteers. They are one big family and very welcoming and we are thinking of all staff at this time – keep strong.
Beverley, IRT Woonona
I came to William Beach Gardens for respite and I found it so warm and lovely and really enjoyed it so I decided to make the move permanently. I love all of the people and staff, everyone is so pleasant and helpful.
Anne-Marie, IRT William Beach Gardens
I feel at home here surrounded by many friends and the incredible staff after living alone in the bush for 17 years.
Pat, IRT William Beach Gardens
After living in William Beach Gardens self-care for 31 enjoyable years I transitioned into the care centre for some extra help. I find everyone here very helpful, kind and considerate. Even in lockdown there is still great company and we are safe from the worst. I enjoy spending all of the activities and chats with Tegan, Jo and George, they really brighten my day.
Reg, IRT William Beach Gardens
I enjoy the company and I’m very thankful for the staff and everything they do for me and the activities that are on offer.
Margaret, IRT William Beach Gardens
I’m here because I want to be here. Why? After having my wife receive Home Care I knew IRT was the place to be. IRT are always on the ball, they have never missed a beat and I take my hat off to them.
Neal, IRT William Beach Gardens
I love being surrounded by many friends and love spending time with Tegan and Jo. I’m very thankful for everything they do for me. It’s always a pleasure to join George for a singalong.
Coral, IRT William Beach Gardens
I love being surrounded by many friends and love spending time with Tegan and Jo. I’m very thankful for everything they do for me. It’s always a pleasure to join George for a singalong.
Coral, IRT William Beach Gardens
Thanking you kindly, Lynne for all of your professional help in various ways. I would also like to say to Franki – thanks for your professional help during my over 18 years of living at IRT Sarah Claydon. Sincere thanks to all staff at IRT Sarah Claydon.
Lawrence, IRT Sarah Claydon
To all care staff, RNs, allied healths, CC,CM, workforce team, cleaner, kitchen staff and everyone who’s involved in our centre.
Thank you very much for you dedication and hard work. We can do this together, especially the Jacaranda team – the team work that you show each and every day is amazing and it is my privilege to work with you all. Thank you for welcoming me.
Yanti, IRT Thomas Holt Kirrawee
Thank you to all the beautiful staff at Greenwell Gardens, you all go over and above for our loved ones and us, we appreciate everything you do, love you heaps xxxx
Maree, IRT Greenwell Gardens
Thank you to Anna who was extremely helpful to my mother-in-law, and also to her daughter who came to visit Mum often. Thanking you kindly to all staff at IRT Sarah Claydon.
Lawrence, IRT Sarah Claydon
I was an aged care nurse myself for years. Tarrawanna is a beautiful place and the staff will do anything for you. It’s wonderful living here.
Elizabeth, IRT Tarrawanna
All the staff do a wonderful job, especially Cheryl who goes out of her way to make me laugh and put a smile on my face.
David, IRT Tarrawanna
I was coming here to visit my husband when he lived here, I then decided to move in as well and I’ve never regretted it. The place is so clean, all the staff are nice to talk to and go out of their way to help you.
Norma, IRT Tarrawanna
Glenn is a wonderful Lifestyle Manager and is greatly appreciated by all us residents.
Pam, IRT Kangara Waters
Thank you to my work colleagues.
Helen, IRT Woonona
A big thank you to all teams in the Illawarra aged care centres for the hard work and care you have provided to our residents! I am privileged to work with you all.
Kristy, Illawarra Home Care Region
Thanks to the lifestyle/welfare team at Greenwell Gardens. Over the 11 years Dad has been in your care he and his family have been treated with respect and utmost consideration. So much care in the 12 years our parents have lived there it’s hard to name them all but Sharon must be mentioned. Her assistance in ensuring dad had a special 92nd birthday in these COVID times of separation goes above and beyond expectations. Thank you Sheree for your friendly help over the years. As none of us live locally , FaceTime hosted by Sharon and Melissa have been a lifeline for our family . The caring way they provide this service is inherent in their nature . Thank you for the personal effort you put into keeping us connected and the emotional toll it must take on you too in these COVID times of separation. Know your caring and personal nature makes a huge difference to our family and especially dad and mum’s quality of life.
Tricia, IRT Greenwell Gardens
My grateful and sincere thanks for the extraordinary care you showed to my wife Rosemary, especially during her last days. She could not have had better care anywhere and I will always be grateful for this.
David, IRT ST Georges Basin
Thank you to the whole team for caring for both of my parents with compassion and professionalism. It means so much to my siblings and me to know they’re in good hands.
Jane, IRT Crown Gardens
Thank you so much to Leanne Turner and her wonderful team at IRT Moruya. The dedication and commitment shown throughout the 2020 Bushfires was nothing short of amazing. The ongoing support you all show to the much loved residents is greatly appreciated.
Jenny, IRT Moruya
I have two people that I love at Links Seaside. My grandma and my husband’s grandma. Both women did not want to move into a ‘home’ and really struggled when they first arrived. Now they both absolutely love where they live. The social aspect at Links Seaside is so amazing for both of them. Both of them never stop talking about how amazing the care they receive is and how they are so well looked after. Thank you to all of the staff for caring for these amazing women
Carly, IRT Links Seaside
Thanks once again to everyone looking after my mum in these strange times. It’s really hard not being able to visit but I feel happier knowing she is being cared for and kept busy. Thanks to the staff who deliver the drop offs three times a week and arrange her flowers as well. All your help is much appreciated.
Bernadette, IRT Links Seaside