{"id":8485,"date":"2024-06-20T14:17:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T04:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/uncategorized\/welcoming-open-spaces"},"modified":"2024-06-20T14:19:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T04:19:38","slug":"welcoming-open-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/news\/welcoming-open-spaces","title":{"rendered":"Taking pride in creating welcoming open spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking pride in creating welcoming open spaces<\/h1>\n
\"Randall

Making our health facilities welcoming is one of the important jobs of gardeners like Randall at North Lakes Health Precinct.<\/p><\/div>\n

Across Metro North Health facilities an amazing team of gardeners takes pride in ensuring that our lawns and gardens are welcoming and in immaculate condition.<\/h4>\n

North Lakes North Lakes Health Precinct gardener Randall Henry was recently acknowledged for his beautifying work with a Community and Oral Health Shining Star Award.<\/p>\n

When asked what the secret to ke<\/p>\n

eping the gardens immaculate at North Lakes, it is a simple answer for Randall \u2013 having independence.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is great to do my own thing, allocate jobs, and identify what gardening, landscaping and maintenance is required each day,\u201d Randall said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to have good time management skills. I have spent around 35 years now involved in facility maintenance and horticulture, and I also maintain the grounds at the North West Community Health Centre at Keperra.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randall, who has been at North Lakes Health Precinct for about five years, mows, trims lawns, hedges and trees, landscapes, fertilises and lays mulch, amongst other things most days.<\/p>\n

North Lakes Health Precinct facility manager Angela Hackett\u2019s praise is glowing for Randall\u2019s precise work.<\/p>\n

\u201cRandall has consistently demonstrated a high level of skill, passion and attention to detail in caring for our gardens,\u201d Angela said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis hard work and commitment have transformed the garden into a beautiful and welcoming space that enhances the overall environment of our organization for our patients and visitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only does Randall excel in maintaining the garden’s appearance, he also shows a deep understanding of plant care, landscaping techniques and sustainability practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Angela said he consistently goes above and beyond his duties, taking initiative to address any issues promptly and ensuring that the garden remains in pristine condition throughout the year.<\/p>\n

North Lakes Health Precinct has a range of bedded and community services relating to home hospital, community palliative care, post acute care, complex chronic disease, diabetes, renal dialysis, cancer care and breastscreening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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