The 22nd of September 2009 was my first day working with CareMalta. I worked within the Kitchen department at Mellieħa Home. After a while, I joined the Front Office team within the same facility where I focused my duties on the needs of the residents and their relatives. Over the years I also served as a Facility Administrative Assistant at Casa Marija and upon completion of my Diploma in Leadership and Management, I was appointed as an Assistant Facility Manager and subsequently appointed as Facility Manager at Cospicua Home and as of August 2023 I was appointed as Facility Manager at Casa Marija.
But why did I choose to work with CareMalta Group? I got to know about the company from a friend of mine who encouraged me to apply. I remember how 14- years ago, I did not have a driving license, and I used to catch the bus, from Birkirkara to Mellieħa. To be completely honest I never thought I would ever work in the elderly care sector, but nowadays I do not imagine myself doing anything else.
I consider my journey with the company as quite a colourful one, filled with beautiful memories and opportunities but one of my favourite memories is when I was given the opportunity to form part of the Management Team when Casa Marija opened its doors. During that time, I encountered different experiences and when I look back, I feel proud of what was achieved.
For me having a group of people synchronised and working together, towards one goal, to ensure a good quality of life for our residents is what makes me feel proud to be part of this team. CareMalta Group also invests in people development and gives out opportunities, on several occasions. I am currently sitting for Higher Diploma in Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Malta and form part of the CareMalta Group Active Ageing Committee.
Unfortunately, the biggest challenge I have encountered during my career was the coronavirus pandemic. Though it was our duty to ensure the safety of our residents, it was not an easy decision to take and leave family members and loved ones, and literally start living at the place of work for 11 weeks but it was the best decision to safeguard our residents.
After 30 years of care, I believe that CareMalta Group is always a step ahead in the sector. 30 years ago, what we offer today, was something relatively new on the island and nowadays it is the norm. As the saying goes ‘’History repeats itself’’, and CareMalta is repeating history through the introduction of Hila, which is giving care and support to persons with disability through innovative services that are offered.