Aged and Community Services Australia, the leading association for the aged care industry, has awarded La Stacey Baramy of St Basil’s Aged Care NSW/ ACT as the 2021 NSW/ ACT Employee of the Year in an online event on Tuesday 26th October.
The 2021 ACSA Aged Care Awards Employee of the Year category recognises the dedication and contribution of an individual employee in the delivery of services to older people. The recipient is someone who has excelled in the care of older people, demonstrated initiative in their workplace, and helped to strengthen and inspire their colleagues.
Spiro Stavis, Acting CEO of St Basil’s Aged Care NSW/ ACT explains, “I am extremely proud to have La Stacey achieve the title of 2021 NSW/ ACT Employee of the Year by ACSA.”
Over the last seven years, La Stacey has played a leading role at St Basil’s as General Manager of its Miranda Home that encompasses a facility supporting 101 nursing home residents and occupants of independent living units.
Having achieved over 22 years’ experience across the aged care and hospital industries, La Stacey has created a joyful home at Miranda. She supports and leads her team well across the Home’s every aspect, which inspires her team to go above and beyond.
“La Stacey’s years of robust experiences have flowed through to the team who deliver excellence in care and lifestyle programmes for our cherished residents,” says Mr Stavis.
“The culture that La Stacey has nurtured at our Miranda home is that of a positive community spirit, and an environment that is genuine, supportive, compassionate, lots of fun, and provide quality caring.”
The announcement of La Stacey’s win came as a total surprise to her and left her feeling shocked, yet delighted by the recognition received from her aged care peers.
“It is such a shock and honour to receive this award because I simply love what I do here at St Basil’s,” said La Stacey Baramy, award recipient and St Basil’s newly appointed Director of Care and Community Services.
“In an industry that brings dignity and joy every day to the ageing members of our community but has been through challenging times during the pandemic, it’s lovely that we can celebrate positive news like this.”
“I couldn’t have achieved this without the ongoing support of the people around me – I have a team of caring, inspirational and dedicated people.”
A charitable activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, St Basil’s exists to care for ageing Australians, particularly Greek Australians, in need, helping them to live a life of spirituality, meaning and joy.
With a workforce of almost 700 appropriately qualified professionals, St Basil’s Aged Care NSW/ ACT cares for over 750 seniors, using quality accredited best practices in health and safety in an environment with culturally traditional values.
To learn about job opportunities with St Basil’s visit www.stbasils.org.au.
To learn more about St Basil’s visit www.stbasils.org.au.
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