At Catholic Healthcare we are shining a 'light' on our people and the exceptional work they are all doing across our services. We share how our teams are innovating, engaging and helping to support the needs of our residents, clients and patients.
This week, meet Karina Gabiola, Aged Care Funding Instrument Coordinator at Villa Maria Fortitude Valley in Brisbane.
Karina’s Filipino upbringing instilled in her a strong regard and consideration for other people’s feelings, and also a strong sense of respect for the elderly which she has carried through into her current role as Aged Care Funding Instrument Coordinator.
“My parents always taught me to be respectful to everyone, to think before I speak, to listen with impartiality and to respond with a calm tone,” says Karina.
“Talking back to our elders and calling them by their first names was a big ‘no-no’ in my culture and upbringing. But my upbringing meant I had a particularly close bond with my grandparents.
“Being the first grandchild and working in Aged Care is my way of giving back to all grandparents, since mine have both passed. I also see it as a privilege to work in a sector which looks after the people who worked so hard for the luxuries that we as a society have today.”
This bond also resonates with Karina in her role and her innate empathy for the elderly.
“I see to it that my residents’ care plans are up to date and reflective of their wants and needs, to help them live their best lives in their remaining days.”
Retaining this love of her culture, it comes as no surprise that Karina’s favourite place to travel to is the Philippines, where she can eat her favourite Filipino food and sip cocktails while basking in the warmth of the waters on the beach!
“I usually go back to the Philippines for a holiday at least once a year and enjoy seeing my family”.
Hopefully Karina can get travelling again soon.
August 24, 2021
CHL
This week, meet Leo Chen, Payroll Services Manager, in the Finance team at Macquarie Park, Sydney. Leo leads Catholic Healthcare’s Payroll team and is responsible for ensuring all employment-related salary, allowances and other payments are made in accordance with employee agreements.
August 15, 2021
Home Care Services, CHL
Meet Ash Pascoe, Community Worker, Home & Community Services, South Team. As a floating Community Worker, Ash Pascoe plays a pivotal role in providing key services to vulnerable, elderly people in the community.
August 10, 2021
Home Care Services, CHL
Meet Kelly Howarth, Administration Officer for Home & Community Services, Bathurst. Kelly’s role involves supporting Home Care’s Regional and Business Managers, Team Leaders, Care Advisors, Community Care Workers, clients and their families with administrative support and customer engagement for the Central West, Southern Highland and Riverina Murray areas.
