Employment
Much-loved Feros Care team member Lorraine Perkins knows a thing or two about job satisfaction. She shares her experiences with working at Feros Village Wommin Bay.
Joy has been gifting her cotton-stitch cards to friends, family and community members for over 20 years. After a big win at the local Gawler Show, she’s now turning her talent into sales.
Carol has been a schoolteacher, an education consultant and a therapist over the years. She’s now released her biography, which tells the story of how her vision impairment has been part of an overall incredible journey.
Riley was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome when he was in Year 7 and has struggled with anxiety and depression over the years. Thanks to the NDIS and some key supports, he’s now living independently in Mackay, and chasing his dream career as a teacher.
Paulette Taylor started working at the onsite gym at Feros Village Wommin Bay almost a decade ago. Now, at the age of 80, she runs two gym sessions a week and another weekly Strength and Balance session.
Starting or expanding your family is an extremely exciting time and at Feros Care, we’re committed to supporting you during pregnancy, adoption, and new parenthood.
Earlier this year, Feros Care introduced its inaugural work experience program in South Australia. The program is designed to build confidence, empower individuals with a disability to pursue employment opportunities, and set them up with the tools to thrive in their line of work.
Addrian Carelse is passionate about many things. He loves fishing and the outdoors, describing himself as a dedicated ‘sun-chaser’. He loves spending time with his beautiful wife, whom he also supports in a carer capacity. And last but definitely not least, he loves his job as a Community Support Worker at Feros Care, where he makes a real difference in people’s lives every single day.
One thing’s for sure, when you look at nursing student Zahra Fox, the words ‘aged care’ don’t exactly spring to mind. Eclectic, yes. Cool, for sure. Edgy, most definitely. Aged care worker…not so much. But, this bright haired, keyboard playing, snowboarding enthusiast is a part time residential care worker at Feros Care’s Bangalow Village. And in her words, she “wouldn’t be anywhere else.”
Sometimes, life’s unexpected turns lead us to where we truly belong. For Rowena, it wasn’t just her nursing background that shaped her path, but her decision to hit the books again. Dig into the story of how a nurse decided to dive back into study and found her real passion in aged care. How Rowena […]
Are you considering a fulfilling career that lets you make a positive impact on the lives of others? Meet Jan, a dedicated employee at Feros Care who embarked on a transformative journey through completing a Certificate 4 in Leisure and Health offered by ARC Training. Jan’s story is a testament to the power of on-the-job […]
Katja is redefining the ‘norm’ – and his clients love it! Picture this; a charismatic young male with a super cool name living his best life as a Community Support Worker. That’s right, we said a ‘young’ person – with an X and Y chromosome – who loves his job working with seniors. So, what made Katja Russell pursue a career in aged care, and do the people he supports really welcome someone outside the industry stereotype into their lives with open arms? You bet they do.
