Annette Allen, senior health care assistant

On April 30 this year senior health care assistant Annette Allen celebrated 37 years working for Peacehaven Village care home.

“I have never wanted to leave.  I just love the residents and the staff.

“A highlight of my time working at Peacehaven has been the many friendships I have made, many of whom have become long-lasting, lifetime friends.”

Annette began her career at Peacehaven working in the laundry, a role she enjoyed for 12 years.

The team was really friendly, often socialising outside of work, she said.

It was following a restructure of the laundry that Annette decided to try her hand as a care worker and, although she missed the laundry team, she has not looked back.

“I love seeing the residents happy.  It just melts my heart when I see them enjoying activities.”

She also enjoyed working alongside the young people on the staff and the physical work.

“It keeps me fit… and the young staff keep me young.”

As a senior health care assistant, Annette looks after residents requiring hospital-level care, assisting with their day-to-day care needs as well as being responsible for the training and orientation of new staff.

Annette said she was very happy in her work.

“Enliven is a good employer…otherwise I wouldn’t still be here.

“It is kind of like a second home.  I feel safe here.”