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The
land, buildings, capital assets and investments of Shalom Court are
administered by the Auckland Jewish Aged Home Trust Board.
The
Management Committee that manages the day-to-day operations of the
rest home is elected at the Annual General Meeting by the membership
of Shalom Court Auckland Incorporated Society (see
FOSCA).
The current President is Mrs Margot Hart MNZM, JP.
The
services of all Trust Board and Committee members are offered voluntarily.
Between
monthly meetings, members of the committee are actively involved in
the lives of the residents through on-site duties that include but
are not limited to:
Welcoming
and farewelling of residents and staff;
Organisation
of in-house and community events;
Resident
advocacy and resident meetings;
Education and
observance of
Jewish customs and
practices;
Celebration
of Jewish festivals;
Membership
newsletters;
Grounds
maintenance, landscaping and floral
arrangements;
Fundraising
for capital items; and
The
annual staff party.
Administrative matters such as employment contracts and performance
appraisal, negotiation of contracts with the DHB and the statement
of accounts are also handled by voluntary committee members.
This
“hands-on” management style results in direct and personal relationships
between the residents, their families, staff and the management team.
It also facilitates open communication, transparency and effective
and timely decision-making.
The high visibility of the management team allows residents and staff
to share thoughts, initiate change and influence outcomes that make
a better home and working environment respectively.
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