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Tayla is an Occupational Therapist at ACH Group

No two days are the same for Tayla, an Occupational Therapist

For Tayla, aged care works

Tayla Bleckly says she won the employer lottery.

ACH Group was Tayla’s first job out of university and five years later she is still loves coming to work.

“I wasn’t even going to apply for a job with ACH Group, I just got a random text message from a friend out of the blue.

“I really love that friend,” she laughed.

Tayla is an Occupational Therapist across ACH Group’s residential care homes Vita, Kapara and Perry Park.

She said her love for the job was two-fold, no day is ever the same and the workplace culture at ACH Group.

“Yesterday, I did a knitting assessment with a lady who wanted to keep quilting and we are looking at getting her different grips or even weighted needles to support her to do that,” she said.

“I also helped a gentleman to better configure his recliner and did a engagement assessment for a customer to support them participate in activities and pursue their own hobbies.

“Today will be completely different again. The reason the days are so different is because what we do is driven by residents wants and needs and every person is unique.”

Tayla also shared how pleased she was that her experience entering the workforce has been so positive.

“The support and friendliness of the team makes it so easy to come to work every day,” she said.

“You always have the feeling that you are supported and if you ever need support or guidance, you always feel as though you are actively encouraged to ask.

“The culture has been the driving force in me wanting to stay with ACH Group.”

Tayla said she also benefitted greatly from an new graduate program that channels recent graduates into the workforce with additional support and lower numbers of customers.

“It was really like an advanced placement, and it allowed me the extra time and support to feel like I had my feet underneath me,” she said.

“The really cool thing now is that I have students of my own come through to learn from me and I feel like I get to pay that forward.”

With ACH Group, you make a real difference to older people’s lives – and your own.

ACH Group has more than 200 unique roles across care, nursing, allied health, administration, maintenance, corporate and hospitality teams.

Learn about career development at ACH Group as staff share their career stories, showcasing how their experiences lead to fulfilling careers dedicated to supporting people to live good lives.

Join ACH Group and support older people to live good lives – while making your mark on the people within.

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ACH Group celebrates Luisa's two decades of volunteering 🥳🎨🤩

Luisa Centofanti has just chalked up a remarkable 20 years of volunteering at Milpara Residential Aged Care Home – and she’s not done yet.

Having walked into Milpara as a volunteer for the first time on February 4, 2005, Luisa has spent countless hours supporting residents with cooking, art and gardening activities.

She said she gets out as much as she puts in and hopes she still has another five years left in her.

“The mind is still willing it is just as long as the body is able,” she laughed.

“It is the people that keeps you coming back – there is no better feeling than spending your time to make other people feel good.” 💚

ACH Group Volunteer Services Manager Charlotte Carmody said Luisa’s tenure as a volunteer was quite extraordinary.

"If you ever needed to see the power of volunteering and the impact one person can make you only need to look at Luisa,” she said.

“20 years is an incredible milestone and just goes to show how volunteering can get under your skin and become a lifelong passion.

“Across ACH Group we have more than 120 remarkable volunteers who, like Luisa, do such much to foster companionship and support social connection.”

Thinking of volunteering? ACH Group offers volunteering opportunities within our community, residential, social, health, and housing programs and services as well as special events. You can register to become an ACH Group volunteer by visiting: bit.ly/3EHvmZa

Captured in these photos, Luisa is seen with Art Lead Sylvia Reitenbach in Milpara’s Art Room, sharing a moment with Bessie, one of Milpara’s talented artists, and with Charlotte Carmody, Volunteer Services Manager.
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ACH Group celebrates Luisas two decades of volunteering 🥳🎨🤩

Luisa Centofanti has just chalked up a remarkable 20 years of volunteering at Milpara Residential Aged Care Home – and she’s not done yet.

Having walked into Milpara as a volunteer for the first time on February 4, 2005, Luisa has spent countless hours supporting residents with cooking, art and gardening activities.

She said she gets out as much as she puts in and hopes she still has another five years left in her.

“The mind is still willing it is just as long as the body is able,” she laughed.
 
“It is the people that keeps you coming back – there is no better feeling than spending your time to make other people feel good.” 💚

ACH Group Volunteer Services Manager Charlotte Carmody said Luisa’s tenure as a volunteer was quite extraordinary.

If you ever needed to see the power of volunteering and the impact one person can make you only need to look at Luisa,” she said.

“20 years is an incredible milestone and just goes to show how volunteering can get under your skin and become a lifelong passion. 

“Across ACH Group we have more than 120 remarkable volunteers who, like Luisa, do such much to foster companionship and support social connection.”

Thinking of volunteering? ACH Group offers volunteering opportunities within our community, residential, social, health, and housing programs and services as well as special events. You can register to become an ACH Group volunteer by visiting: https://bit.ly/3EHvmZa 

Captured in these photos, Luisa is seen with Art Lead Sylvia Reitenbach in Milpara’s Art Room, sharing a moment with Bessie, one of Milpara’s talented artists, and with Charlotte Carmody, Volunteer Services Manager.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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An amazing contribution to ACH Group! You are indeed supporting good lives for older people Luisa! 🌸

Awesome job Luisa! 🤩