Meet Fran – our compassionate and attentive Enrolled Nurse
Fran joined our team more than 10 years ago, working in various roles before becoming an Enrolled Nurse in 2018. Known for her caring nature, she focuses on making residents feel at home.
How did you come to work at Tenterfield Care?
I wanted a job that was meaningful – one where I could give back to the community. Initially, I worked in Environmental Services until a Carer position became available and then I jumped at this! I’m now an Enrolled Nurse but I believe having experience in these varied aspects of aged care helps me do a better job all-round.
What do you love most about your role?
I love listening to resident’s stories – they’ve lived the most incredible lives. And I love that I can help brighten their day, even by doing the\ smallest thing. For example, I noticed the water in a resident’s bird bath was getting low, so I topped it up and now the birds are coming back to her window and she chats to them. It’s little things like this that can make a big difference.
How does the team support you?
We’re like one big family. I’m always observing residents closely to see how they’re going and if I notice anything different, I talk to the Nurses and Carers and we all work together to monitor and make any necessary changes. We’re all focused on ensuring residents receive the best care possible.
To find out more about our two welcoming communities, call our friendly admissions team on (02) 6736 0300 or emailing enquiries@tenterfieldcarecentre.org.au
