Goodwin is proud to announce the recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards for 2023.
Every year, there is a large number of Goodwin staff who go above and beyond, making it incredibly hard to decide upon the recipients of these awards. For 2023, the winners of The Staff Excellence Awards consist of notable team members who have achieved excellence by personifying one or more of Goodwin’s five core values.
These individuals have not only made a significant impact on our residents and clients lives but have also set a standard of excellence that reflects the very essence of Goodwin’s commitment to providing exceptional care.
Goodwin thanks all our dedicated staff for an outstanding year of unwavering commitment and compassion and look forward to seeing how our staff’s wonderful efforts will improve the lives of seniors in our community in 2024. The collective efforts of our staff elevate the standard of care and service at Goodwin and our residents and clients are extremely fortunate to have such excellent people looking out for them.
Join us in congratulating the following winners for the 2023 Staff Excellence Awards.
Excellence
This award recognises a Goodwin team member who always does the job right. They consistently go above and beyond, incorporating best practice procedures to produce work at the highest quality standards.
Winner: Rhen Padona, David Harper House Director of Nursing
Care
This award celebrates a Goodwin team member who consistently demonstrates exceptional care and service with a focus on the residents’ and clients’ right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Winner: Nayzigi Birhane, Physiotherapist Aide
Care
This award celebrates a Goodwin team member who consistently demonstrates exceptional care and service with a focus on the residents’ and clients’ right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Winner: Atsuko Beutel, Home Care Personal Carer
Innovation
This award highlights a Goodwin team member who ensures the organisation remains at the forefront of aged care innovation. They actively encourage new initiatives and support innovation to develop our services and improve outcomes whilst maintaining best practices.
Winner: Kirolos Wasef, Accredited Pharmacist
Social Responsibility
This award acknowledges a Goodwin team member who demonstrates commitment to engaging in initiatives that consider, manage and balance the financial, social and environmental impacts of all our business activities.
Winner: Brett King, Crace Retirement Living Maintenance Officer
Encouragement
This award commends a Goodwin team member who shows exceptional commitment to supporting our people by fostering a positive workplace using initiative, mutual understanding and trust to create a culture of encouragement and shared success.
Winner: Jonetani Waqanivalu, The Glen Catering Assistant
Encouragement
This award commends a Goodwin team member who shows exceptional commitment to supporting our people by fostering a positive workplace using initiative, mutual understanding and trust to create a culture of encouragement and shared success.
Winner: Leonie Smith, Home Care Personal Carer
Encouragement
This award commends a Goodwin team member who shows exceptional commitment to supporting our people by fostering a positive workplace using initiative, mutual understanding and trust to create a culture of encouragement and shared success.
Winner: Kylie Ordanic, Executive Assistant