Bubbly personalities wrapped in bubblegum pink is one way to describe the dedicated workers at Penrith’s Nurse Next Door.
The Penrith branch launched in July, and the team of 25 registered nurses and caregivers have been working hard ensuring clients can live independently and stay connected to friends and family.
“It is a big need in Penrith,” said Managing Director and Clinical Operational Leader Dipal Patel.
“Working in the hospital for 15 years… I came across a lot of people who want to stay in their home, but unfortunately there is a huge gap in the community for the providers.”
Nurse Next Door provides flexible care with full transparency, which Patel described as rewarding for everyone involved.
“You see the happiness, see the positivity,” Patel said.
“We always try to infuse the Happier Ageing philosophy and our purpose – ‘Making Lives Better’.”
Caregiver Sherree Rogers told us she loves making a difference in people’s lives, and the range of services they provide sets them apart.
“Having that clinical nursing side for Nurse Next Door, that allows those clients or patients to be able to come home and still have that nursing care if they require it,” Rogers said.
“The value for clients that we have, the care that we offer, I love it.”
Caregivers are matched with clients based on individual needs, and they all share the same dedication to helping people live comfortably at home.
“I’m proud of all my staff because they are all passionate, the same as me,” Patel said.
“We all have like values and principles that align with the core purpose of Nurse Next Door and it’s working just beautifully.”
Ally Hall
Ally Hall joined the Weekender in 2024, and focuses on entertainment and community stories. She is a graduate of the University of South Australia.