ADVERTISEMENT Meet Michael - Jean Sandel's new village manager Joan Sandel Retirement the green environment. Valage Manager, Michael Wo are very settled here and Borostyan desoribes his love it." now role as village manager in the middle of a world- similarities to his previous wide pandemic as exoiting work, such as oversooing the and challenging "It's been a steep learning gardens, food and beverago, curve boginning this orucial staff managoment role in the village at such leadership. for an extraordinary time, but i understanding every part of foel very fortunate to have his job especially the clinical this job. We've created safe- havens for our residents. brought theom everything environment with over 400 they need while under rosidents living in their own lockdown, and will continue homes, in our care, as well to do so to protect our most vulnerable. Although there are many vilage property, maintenance, and Michael facets is important to him "This is a dynamic as a very large employee base. There is no limit to the amount of challonges you Michael, who has travelled the world and been a hotelier experienoe daily and you all his working lifo, has spent must be very committed and the most of the last 12 vears balanoed in your decision in Asia, four of those working making, as it can have far- reaching impaots. "It's a big step to move in China. "It was very difficult for a family, especialy in China into a retirement village so as my wife came from Now Plymouth, we mado the decision to settle back here and look for a family home. we understand that and offer all the help and support necoessary to make that transition as seamless as possible We have a wonderful for Mum or Dad is our to assist him in managing with my team to ensure their wolooming Michael enjoys joining residents for a chat in the village centre "That overall responsibility "The Ryman philosophy has a highly qualifed and of it has to be good enough experienced clinicalmanagor falls on me, so I work closoly We wanted our chikdren to have consistenoy with overarching objective within clinical aspects of the care quality of life is at the highest community schooling and friendships here and residents can be the village I beleve we deliver centre. and not be uprooted every as involved in village fo as fow years to a new city in a they wish. We enoourago level possible. on those promises so you can be sure your family member is going to get the best of care their families. Most important and consistent kindness." Michael is fortunate to "We foous on the kindness "This is an absolutely stunning village with lots of resident engagement and I have been blessed to come and care of our residents and social aotivities, but we new country "Wenow live on a fantastio also understand that's not life-style property and in my for everyone. The village spare time l am restoring our has fantastio old villa. I have no doubt that and if residents wish to use it will keep me occupied for the next few years! "The quality of life in Now Plymouth is unsurpassed. It is in a movie in the theatre. a safe environment and after along with many other daily living in Asia you appreciate activities and events is my relationship with them. have a great team working they have a conoern, I with him amenities into such a professionally village Ryman are want them to know that I am ng some them, they can access the heated pool and gym, play bowls on the all-weather green, take staff who have worked in accessible, will liston, and the village since it opened find a resolution quickly. This and have established close is their home and I feel very relationships residents. Ho himself very lucky that he their home. run indoor-swimming committed to upholding the best of standards and best with the privileged to be managing practice. I am very fortunate to be leading the business and care of the residents" considers the operational aspects of When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back. At Jean Sandel village we offer a full range of living and care options, from independent and assisted living to resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care. Call Michael for more details. RYMAN PIONEERS Cerini ty JEAN SANDEL RETIREMENT VILLAGE 71 Barrett Road, Whalers Gate, New Plymouth, 06 751 4420 rymanhealthcare.co.nz RYMÄN HEALTHCARK ADVERTISEMENT Meet Michael - Jean Sandel's new village manager Joan Sandel Retirement the green environment. Valage Manager, Michael Wo are very settled here and Borostyan desoribes his love it." now role as village manager in the middle of a world- similarities to his previous wide pandemic as exoiting work, such as oversooing the and challenging "It's been a steep learning gardens, food and beverago, curve boginning this orucial staff managoment role in the village at such leadership. for an extraordinary time, but i understanding every part of foel very fortunate to have his job especially the clinical this job. We've created safe- havens for our residents. brought theom everything environment with over 400 they need while under rosidents living in their own lockdown, and will continue homes, in our care, as well to do so to protect our most vulnerable. Although there are many vilage property, maintenance, and Michael facets is important to him "This is a dynamic as a very large employee base. There is no limit to the amount of challonges you Michael, who has travelled the world and been a hotelier experienoe daily and you all his working lifo, has spent must be very committed and the most of the last 12 vears balanoed in your decision in Asia, four of those working making, as it can have far- reaching impaots. "It's a big step to move in China. "It was very difficult for a family, especialy in China into a retirement village so as my wife came from Now Plymouth, we mado the decision to settle back here and look for a family home. we understand that and offer all the help and support necoessary to make that transition as seamless as possible We have a wonderful for Mum or Dad is our to assist him in managing with my team to ensure their wolooming Michael enjoys joining residents for a chat in the village centre "That overall responsibility "The Ryman philosophy has a highly qualifed and of it has to be good enough experienced clinicalmanagor falls on me, so I work closoly We wanted our chikdren to have consistenoy with overarching objective within clinical aspects of the care quality of life is at the highest community schooling and friendships here and residents can be the village I beleve we deliver centre. and not be uprooted every as involved in village fo as fow years to a new city in a they wish. We enoourago level possible. on those promises so you can be sure your family member is going to get the best of care their families. Most important and consistent kindness." Michael is fortunate to "We foous on the kindness "This is an absolutely stunning village with lots of resident engagement and I have been blessed to come and care of our residents and social aotivities, but we new country "Wenow live on a fantastio also understand that's not life-style property and in my for everyone. The village spare time l am restoring our has fantastio old villa. I have no doubt that and if residents wish to use it will keep me occupied for the next few years! "The quality of life in Now Plymouth is unsurpassed. It is in a movie in the theatre. a safe environment and after along with many other daily living in Asia you appreciate activities and events is my relationship with them. have a great team working they have a conoern, I with him amenities into such a professionally village Ryman are want them to know that I am ng some them, they can access the heated pool and gym, play bowls on the all-weather green, take staff who have worked in accessible, will liston, and the village since it opened find a resolution quickly. This and have established close is their home and I feel very relationships residents. Ho himself very lucky that he their home. run indoor-swimming committed to upholding the best of standards and best with the privileged to be managing practice. I am very fortunate to be leading the business and care of the residents" considers the operational aspects of When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back. At Jean Sandel village we offer a full range of living and care options, from independent and assisted living to resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care. Call Michael for more details. RYMAN PIONEERS Cerini ty JEAN SANDEL RETIREMENT VILLAGE 71 Barrett Road, Whalers Gate, New Plymouth, 06 751 4420 rymanhealthcare.co.nz RYMÄN HEALTHCARK