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Ish Sarin was attracted to nursing because of the vast opportunities and the chance to support people daily.

After more than seven years working as a nurse in health and aged care, these two reasons still ring true for why Ish is passionate about his job. In 2015, Ish began his career in aged care as a personal care assistant, then lifestyle assistant. After completing a Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of South Australia, he worked at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and other residential aged care homes as a Registered Nurse before joining ACH Group. As a Registered Nurse, Ish and colleagues support customers to live well in their home, providing a range of care including nursing assessments, wound care, diabetes management, medication assistance and wellbeing checks. “Many customers have lived in their home for 50 to 60 years. To support them to continue living in that home and for some, continue living with their wife or husband, is a great feeling,” Ish said. Ish encourages nurses who are looking to make a di erence and feel supported at every step to consider a job at ACH Group. “Since being with ACH Group, I have been supported to grow my skillset, and progress my career based on interests.” After two years of bringing expertise and passion to the Community Nursing team, he has now furthered his career taking on the role as Acting Site Manager at one of ACH Group’s eight residential care homes. When asked what he enjoys most about his job, Ish answered, “continuing to learn and to be challenged each day while supporting people makes me feel satisfi ed.” And not only has Ish learnt nursing skills, his knowledge of world events and a series of topics has grown by listening to life experiences and stories shared by customers and residents. “You learn very quickly that everyone has a story. I have learnt about the world wars, to etiquette and farming from speaking with customers and residents. They have expanded my way of thinking.”

Looking to the future, “I hope to continue to increase my skills and develop my career in further leadership positions, so I can take larger steps in providing quality care to older South Australians,” Ish said.

For more information about working at ACH Group visit achgroup.org.au/ work-with-us