From Germany To Lincoln: Domestic Assistant At Lincoln Home Marks 20 Years In Her Role

A staff member who moved over to the UK from Germany has marked 20 years’ service with the home.

Gabriela Ryder moved to Lincoln from Germany just over 20 years ago and started working at MHA Stones Place soon after.

Despite having reservations initially and feeling homesick, Gabriela wasn’t expecting to stay, but fast forward 20 years later and she is still a part of the MHA Stones Place family.

To mark her achievement, Gabriela was presented with some flowers, her long service certificate as well as other gifts by the management team.

Speaking after the presentation Gabriela said:
“When I came over from Germany, my mother-in-law told me there would be plenty of jobs around the area, so within the first year I found MHA Stones Place and the manager at the time told me she would contact me when something came available.

“I live a 10-minute walk away, so it was an ideal location to walk as I don’t drive.

“I have been a domestic assistant the whole 20 years, but the job itself has changed over the years.

“I didn’t think I would be here for 20 years as I was home sick at first from leaving Germany, but the longer I stayed I started to enjoy working here.

“The residents were great to get to know, and they helped me with learning English, and I am very happy to still be working here.

“I was surprised when I was awarded my gifts and achievement certificate, but it was very nice to receive my flowers, certificate, badge and voucher from MHA presented to me in front of the residents and staff.

“For me to succeed in working in care you have to give it a good try, stick it out as you will really enjoy it and you will be well supported by the homes management team and colleagues”.