Kathy thanked for 30 years service at Shipdham Manor

A carer at Shipdham Manor care home in Shipdham near Thetford, has been thanked and recognised for giving 30 years to the home.

Senior care assistant Kathy Fisher, who has lived in the village of Shipdham for many years, joined the home in 1990 as a care assistant, before becoming a senior care assistant, followed by head of care.

She was then responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality support and care for residents with a range of needs, many of whom she had known for years through close-knit village life.

Recently, when she reached retirement age, Kathy stepped down from her head of care position to become a senior carer again, and reduced her hours, but decided she couldn’t yet leave the home.

On Thursday 5^th November, Kathy was thanked and recognised for her outstanding commitment to the home and its residents with a special presentation to mark her 30 years.  Home Manager Kay Emsley presented her with a certificate, gifts and flowers, surrounded by her colleagues.

Kathy says, “I love my job and have always found it very rewarding. I feel privileged to have known and cared for so many wonderful people over the years. I have had the pleasure to work with such a supportive team and we all support and care for each other. The staff, residents and relatives at Shipdham have become family to me and I couldn’t think of a better place to work. I have made lifelong friends here.”

Home Manager Kay Emsley said, “It’s been an absolute pleasure and delight to spend some time spoiling Kathy for everything she has given to our home.

“Reaching 30 years of service is an incredible achievement, and it’s really no exaggeration to say that she has made a huge impact on everyone she has supported.  Being such a central part of Shipdham village life means she is loved and respected by so many people and has become a friend for residents, their relatives and all her colleagues.  Thank you, Kathy.”

Shipdham Manor is part of the Healthcare Homes Group and is based on Chapel Street in Shipdham near Thetford.  For more information on the range of services provided, call 01362 820939.

Pip Rich