Our Team
The Admin & Management Team
Warren Smith
GENERAL MANAGER
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History at WINDSORCARE: I have been employed at WINDSORCARE since 2015. Prior to that I worked as a Lecturer at Massey University where I received my Doctorate in Management.
What I love most about working at WINDSORCARE: Our dedicated, talented and caring staff.
One thing people may not know about me: I am an Olympics and Commonwealth Games Selector for Volleyball New Zealand.
Katrina Behrnes
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History at WINDSORCARE::
I joined the team on my wedding anniversary, 15 April 2019What I love most about WINDSORCARE:
I can “do the numbers” in any type of environment, but what’s special about working here is the close liaison I have with our lovely Residents, their families & our fabulous staff.One thing most people don’t know about me:
One thing most people don’t know about me: my last name looks fancy, but is just pronounced “Barnes”, I jokingly blame my husband’s family for the variety of pronunciations I hear!
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Gene Rose R. Ruiz
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History at Windsorcare:
Joined WINDSORCARE in September 2018. I arrived in NZ from the Philippines in January 2006. I have worked in Aged Residential Care since. I was a Clinical Lecturer in the Philippines prior to coming to NZ.What I love most about WINDSORCARE:
Working with the residents and their families. As a standalone facility & not for profit organization, I get to implement improvements and projects without the politics and the bureaucracy of going through layers of top management approval. The GM & the Board are very supportive of the work that I do. I also enjoy working with the team of workers who have the “can do “attitude.One thing most people don’t know about me:
I am an introvert. At the end of my working day, I get so drained from talking to people and I recharge by taking our dog, Luca for walks. I enjoy my “me” time in the garden or doing crafts. My favourite shopping destinations are the Op Shops, DIY & Dollar stores. I love going camping with family & friends and explore the beautiful sceneries NZ has to offer.
CLINCIAL MANAGER
Dianne Goy
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History at WINDSORCARE:
I started work at Windsor House , now WINDSORCARE ….
VILLAGE MANAGER
Lisa Mclean
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History at WINDSORCARE
My name is Lisa Mclean and I have worked here at Windsorcare for 4 yrs as a diversional therapist, I believe life doesn’t stop when you come into care it begins.What I love about working at WINDSORCARE?
I like working at Windsorcare because the elderly are very important to me and I love to make people laugh and enjoy time they still have.One thing people don’t know about me?
I enjoyed riding my motorbike until I came off it and did a lot of damage to my knees now I am just a passenger.
DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST
Dawn McDonald
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History at WINDSORCARE:
I started work at Windsor House, now WINDSORCARE in 1985 in what is now affectionately referred to as “the old building”. I have been lucky enough to witness the facility progress from being a really old but homely place to a new, modern, vibrant place that still manages to retain the feeling of home.My work has involved working hands on in the hospital, the kitchen and for the past 14-15 years in various roles in administration. My love was and still is the kitchen. I took pleasure in being involved in ensuring our residents receiving well presented, safe and good quality meals and snacks.
What I love most about WINDSORCARE:
You do not commit to staying in one job or place for 36 ½ years (half my life) unless you love both the people and place. I am fortunate to come to a place every day that exemplifies the idea of 'care'. The residents, my work mates and the families who visit are all the reasons why I love this place.I really love doing what the General Manager refers to as the “fluffy stuff”, buying the gifts for residents and staff and planning all the special functions/parties such as Christmas, my most favourite time of the year.
Things most people don’t know about me:
I am inclined to be a bit of an introvert and have had to force myself to do some of the things WC has requested of me in my various positions over the years.
I love to travel (and have been to over 20 countries, all in the past 16 years) and really enjoy spending time with my family and friendsI am also now probably older than some of the residents, especially cottage residents (or perhaps you noticed that!)
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
Lesley Goldsmith
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History at WINDSORCARE: I applied for this position as a ‘Fixed Term 12 Month Contract’ in 2007 and am now in my 20th year at WINDSORCARE.
What I love most about WINDSORCARE: The family environment and homely feel, dedicated caring staff and how everyone becomes extended family. We are a Community.
One thing most people don’t know about me: I lived across the road growing up and as a 6-year-old, came to WINDSORCARE, then known as Windsor House, to complete my Brownie badge for ‘Service to the Elderly’ – so my life has gone full circle.
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