'Commitment, dedication and loyalty'- Preston carer awarded for 25 years of service
A Preston carer has been reconised for her “commitment, dedication and loyalty” as she hits a major career milestone.
A long-serving carer in Preston has been awarded for all her hardwork over the past quarter-century.
Gail Ellis, 65, has been working at Bushell House, a supported living facility in Goosnargh, for 25 years as a carer.
The Goosnargh local has taken care of an estimated 300 residents in that time, from the moment they walked through the doors to their final moments.
To mark the impressive milestone, the team at Bushell House held a celebration for Goonsargh local Gail with staff members and residents last weekend.
Rebecca, the manager, said: “In the care sector recognising and appreciating long service has become more important than ever.
“Gail has been a dedicated member of our team for 25 years, she has shown commitment, dedication and loyalty to the Bushell House family and we whole heartedly congratulate her on reaching this milestone.”
Bushell House presented Gail with gifts at their Founders Day celebration, held on Sunday, June 14.
The annual celebration began with a special service at nextdoor St Mary’s Church specifically for Bushell House.
The congregation, friends and family were then invited back to Bushell House to raise a glass of sherry to its founder, Dr Bushell, whilst enjoying a buffet lunch.
The team at the facility throught the celebration would be the perfect opportunite to acknolwedge Gail for her impressive work too.
Gail, a horse-lover and mum to two daschunds, said: “Thank you to the Trustees, Rebecca, Julie and all the staff. I have thoroughly enjoyed working here and looking after the many residents over the last 25 years.
“I am looking forward to the years ahead.”
Bushell House chairman Dr Ian Forrester added: “A pleasure to acknowledge such a long service to Bushell House Care Home by one of many dedicated staff at this unique and much admired establishment in Goosnargh village.”
Located in the Grade II listed site formerly home to Bushell’s Hospital, Bushell House is a residential care home set in award-winning gardens on the edge of Goosnargh.
Bushell House claims nearly 300 years of history, having been founded by Dr William Bushell as a Charitable Trust to care for the elderly in 1743.