Magda
Housemother - with all her heart, each and every moment
Magda has been working at the Ebenezer Home since 2012, and three of those years as the house mother. Her daily tasks are very diverse, like those of a mother ... ;)
She makes sure, the residents are well off, their rooms are furnished according to their needs, and if they have specific needs, she goes and shops for them. Another part of her daily work is domestic economics. Every week Magda meets with the kitchen staff to plan the menu, taking into account the diets of the individual residents. Magda also is the first person to contact about laundry and house cleaning. In short: She oversees everything related to the domestic economy. During the year, she organizes various feast celebrations for the residents in the Ebenezer Home or the adjacent garden. Magda is also in regular contact with suppliers, compares prices, and orders food.
The ambience at Ebenezer is very friendly. It feels like a second home to her, and Magda enjoys being at Ebenezer. She explains, "In my daily work, I experience how God gives me the strength, wisdom, and joy to accomplish all tasks. He brought me here. For me it's a privilege to serve Him and the residents here, and it's incredibly fun for me. I want to work for Him with all my heart, each and every moment."
Kristin
Head nurse
Kristin has been working in the Ebenezer Home for about 20 years now. As the head nurse, she is responsible for the nursing staff on the one hand, and is part of the management team on the other.
Kristin's job is about everything on the first floor (Ebenezer's nursing floor). This includes creating the duty plans, visiting with Dr. Faith the residents of the Home, and staying in touch with doctors and hospitals, which treat the residents. Furthermore, together with Dr. Faith, she organizes internal training courses for Ebenezer's nursing staff on various topics.
Kristin explains: "I love going to work. It is good to have enough staff so that we can work at this high standard. It is also nice to get good feedback from the residents. We have time to pray with and for them. Prayer is an important part of Ebenezer's daily life, it's the first thing we do as a team in the morning. Our faith in Jesus Christ unites workers and residents, which creates special relationships."