
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."
Faith
Medical Doctor
Faith works as a medical doctor in the Ebenezer Home and represents the medical staff in the management group.
You will usually find her in the clinic. It includes a small office and a treatment room, where residents come during the practice opening hours or Faith will visit and treat them in their rooms. For Faith it is very special to be invited to the room of the residents. It's their home, and it's very important to respect and protect this privacy. Besides their medical care, Faith is in contact with the families of the residents. She is talking to them about the medical care of their relatives when they are no longer able to do it themselves. In addition, she is always able to be reached by the nurse in case of emergency situations, via her mobile phone.
In the Ebenezer Home, Faith appreciates the high standard of care. She explains: "The residents are well looked after and the staff are not under pressure of time. Although there are so many different backgrounds, languages and cultures, Ebenezer's common belief creates a very special community. In particular, I enjoy this community in the "Dining Room" with the other staff of the Home. I like to sit with them, to share life with each other during the meal, to foster friendships, to see the connections between the teams, and to hear a devotional. It is a great pleasure for me to work here, and it’s a great privilege to be a part of the Ebenezer Home.