Maroba warmly welcomed Michelle 17 years ago when she joined the team as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) after previously working in aged care on the Central Coast. Wanting a change from aged care and the desire to expand her skills, Michelle earned a Diploma in Beauty Therapy. As Michelle’s new direction in the beauty industry began, she began to realise how much she missed her Maroba family and how warm and joyful it was to work with residents and staff.
This is when (now former) CEO Viv Allanson, saw the perfect opportunity for Michelle to start a beauty salon at Maroba. Michelle immediately embraced the idea with excitement and open arms at the chance to combine her passion for aged care and beauty therapy.
When asked what makes Maroba so special to her Michelle shared, “My favourite part of Maroba is the people – it’s a nice environment and everyone is so friendly. Kindness is passed from one person to another and just spreads across Maroba.”
Michelle is part of the heart that makes Maroba special to our residents, staff and community. She brings dignity, joy and comfort to residents, making sure each person feels confident. Michelle emphasised these one-on-one services are a way for residents to wind down, relax and chat about anything on their mind.
Residents can have treatments in their suburbs or rooms for further comfort or have an appointment booked in the salon to feel more independent. It is also a relaxing way for new residents to be welcomed to Maroba and settle in seamlessly.
With permission from family and carers, Michelle finds that a soothing massage or a mindful manicure makes residents in our Memory Care unit more relaxed and comfortable.
Michelle’s passion, love and care for the people around her makes everything she does at Maroba exceptional.
Interested in finding out more about Maroba’s beauty services? See the team at reception or click the link here.