Shakha joined our Prestige family in late 2019, following a decade working in an aged care facility.
“After being a Personal Care Attendant for many years, I was passionate about the wellbeing of the elderly and wanted to grow in my field while staying within the aged care sector. So I took the leap and applied for a Rostering Coordinator role at Prestige,” says Shakha.
Shakha quickly shone in this role and was promoted to Regional Carer Lead for our Melbourne East team within a matter of months. She now looks after both the Melbourne East and Bayside region.
“My experience in the shoes of a carer means I’m able to connect with and understand the carers in my team and can engage with our clients both on a professional and personal level.”
“My favourite part about this role is engaging and building relationships with new carers.”
Reflecting on the most important things she’s learned since making the move to Prestige, Shakha says: “Working for a company that truly lives by its missions and values has shown me how rewarding it is to find the joy in what you do, and to create trust with those you work with.”
When Shakha’s not at work, she’s focused on her family. “As part of finding the joy outside of work, I like to spend time with my family. I love to have lazy Saturdays and binge watch my favourite shows. It’s definitely not romance, it’s thriller/suspense shows for me!”