Carer of the Month
We understand that a lot of what carers do on a daily basis isn’t unique. How they make people feel is. Our ‘Carer of the Month’ initiative helps us recognise those who’ve gone that extra mile, expertly delivering professional, person-centred care.
Latest Carer of the Month
Caring isn’t an easy job. There are plenty of challenges along the way. To do it exceptionally takes superhuman strength, and a genuine passion to make someone’s life better. This is their time to shine.
Winners of the award are featured in our newsletters, on our website and across our social media channels. Should they win, we’ll also send a hamper for you to enjoy with your carer.
August carer of the month – Susan
July carer of the month – Sibonile
Carer of the month – Patience
May carer of the month – Kieran
April Carer of the month – Lucia
March: Carer of the month – Denise
February: Carer of the month – Anna
January: Carer of the month – Ravi
December: carer of the month – Marlyn
What do we judge it on?
Each month, Elder’s Carer of the Month Panel – which includes people who work in various areas of the organisation – carefully select the person they believe exceeds our Standards and deserves recognition.
Deliver professional, person-centred care
Overcame a tricky situation
Encourages independent living
Supports an active way of living
Respects boundaries and shows flexibility
Shows friendship and kindness
Approaches care with creativity
Has a heart of gold and shows respect
Goes above and beyond, the Elder way
How to nominate your carer
Nominating your carer as our Carer of the Month is a lovely way to show how you appreciate all the hard work they’re putting in. It really can mean a lot. If your nomination is successful, we’ll send you both a little something to say thanks. But first, here’s what you have to do:
1. Contact your Family Support Associate
If you’re an Elder customer and you want to highlight the incredible work your carer is doing, you have the opportunity to nominate your superstar carer. Contact your Family Support Associate and let them know you’d like to make a nomination. It’s as simple as that.
2. Complete our questionnaire
Your Family Support Associate will send you a short questionnaire. This is your opportunity to highlight why you think your carer deserves the award. Go into as much detail as you can – think about all those little things that make a big difference to your loved one’s life.
3. The winner is announced
We’ll let you know if your carer gets the award. If they do, we’ll showcase their achievements in our newsletters and across social media. You and your carer will get a gift to say thanks for sharing your story.
Read customer stories
Every family we help is unique. For each, there are different triggers that finally motivate them to give us a call. Here are some of their stories:
