Caring from the heart

“When I wake up in the morning, I wake up with a smile, ready to go, because I know that when I come to work, I am working with a great team,” says Ms Sookaloo, who is Care Team Managerr for care organisation BaptistCare.

Ms Sookaloo believes that compassion and commitment comes when you are surrounded by support, and this applies to both staff and residents in care.

“When you know that there are people that are doing such great things out there – they are doing it from the heart – because that’s what they believe in,” she says.

BaptistCare’s chief executive officer Ross Low agrees that it’s the dedication of the thousands of individuals working together as a team and providing the life-transforming care that allows the organisation’s mandate to be met day in and day out.

“I’m sure many people would agree that nursing is a tough job. Caring for others can be a tiresome, stressful and often challenging role. But I also know that nurses have one of the most fulfilling, important and time-honoured jobs in our country,” says Mr Low.

“I would like to take this opportunity on International Nurses Day, to recognise each and every one of our BaptistCare nurses and care staff who live out our purpose every day for our clients and residents.”