HELEN Ellwood has handed over management of Imlay House after six years in the role.
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On July 1, Imlay District Nursing Home formed an association with Bega District Nursing Home to be one strong locally owned and operated aged care organisation on the Far South Coast of NSW.
Imlay House general manager since 2009, Ms Ellwood handed over to CEO Jim Butterworth and director of care Kathy Miller, who now have overall responsibility for Hillgrove House, Imlay House, Casuarina and Sapphire Coast Home Services.
Ms Ellwood said she is confident that Imlay House has a bright future under the new management team who will sustain and build on all the improvements at Imlay House over the past six years.
Ms Ellwood paid tribute to all the Imlay House staff who have supported her efforts as general manager especially care manager Rhonda Innes and all the leadership team.
Ms Ellwood has retired at the conclusion of a long career in health and aged care with great satisfaction about her achievements at Imlay House.
She thanked the Imlay House board for its support and the Imlay House Auxiliary and Op Shop committees for their fundraising.
She also thanked the Bridgett McPherson Foundation for generous support for capital works to Imlay House.
Mr Butterworth acknowledged Ms Ellwood’s contribution to Imlay House and wished her well for retirement.
He went on to say he was “very impressed” with Imlay House.
“It is a lovely place to reside,” Mr Butterworth said.
“There is a wonderful caring staff and you just know by the feel as you walk through the front door, as it has a loving and engaging atmosphere.”
A new manager will be appointed in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, there is a team in place looking after all at Imlay House - namely Kim Tull, Rhonda Innes, Ms Miller and Mr Butterworth and lots of very caring staff.
