Published on 15th of August, 2023
Donna Coxshall joined WesleyCare as its new Manager earlier this year, following Cath Swain’s retirement. Donna managed a private retirement village in Ashburton for the last seven years and before that she managed Glenwood, a home for older people in Timaru.
“Donna has spent her working life in aged care or community care leadership,” says CMM Executive Director Jill Hawkey. “As a manager for 14 years at New Zealand’s largest health care provider, Healthcare NZ, Donna would send healthcare workers out to provide in-home care for clients. After the Canterbury earthquakes, she went to the District Health Board at Timaru before entering the aged residential care sector.”
Donna says that she is pleased to return to the not-for-profit sector after her time running a private residential facility. “There is quite a difference. It’s nice to come back to this model again.”
Expanding access to specialised medical equipment like overhead hoists and shower chairs are priorities for her and she was delighted to oversee the recent deployment of new equipment made possible by generous supporters who responded to an appeal earlier in the year. “I’m proud to be part of the WesleyCare tradition of compassionate care and of activating community support to buy the equipment residents need. In most cases Government contracts don’t cover the cost of buying this expensive gear, so it’s gratifying to see the strong support the appeal garnered from residents’ family members and the Manchester Unity Welfare Trust Board. ”
You can help us to deliver greater resident care. CMM is running an ongoing appeal for funds to buy urgently needed bed hoists. This equipment offers residents greater comfort and protects staff from lifting-related injury. If you are able to help, please do so on our website www.mmsi.org.nz/donate.
