Little Eden big on praise for its staff
"Being a staff member at Little Eden is not just a job, it is a calling."
Little Eden recently held its annual staff function at which it thanked all staff for their devotion and hard work.
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Staff were also presented with a gold-coloured picture frame and a special gift from the children to mark Little Eden’s 50th anniversary.
At the event CEO Mrs Lucy Slaviero thanked all staff members for the various roles each one of them plays at the home.
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“It is important that we always work together as a team and as a family. Thank you all for what you have given of yourself this year to ensure the ongoing love and care of our angels. You allow them to smile, laugh, learn and develop,” said Lucy.
Nicholette Muthige, public relations and communications officer of the society, said 257 individuals are employed to ensure residents develop and continue to receive consistent loving care.
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She said the staff work shifts to provide 24-hour care to the 300 individuals at Little Eden.
“Caring for these special youngsters is a mammoth task. It is often difficult to fully comprehend what is involved in caring for someone with profound intellectual disability,” said Nicholette.
Staff have to be extremely patient, understanding and energetic day in and day out.
“Being a staff member at Little Eden is not just a job, it is a calling.”
Nicholette said staff members expressed their appreciation to management and the residents by singing songs of gratitude and spending time with colleagues and friends.
Anyone interested in getting involved or making a financial contribution to Little Eden, should contact Nicholette on 011 609 7246 or visit www.littleeden.org.za
