Metlifecare has long been a community-focused company that creates extraordinary living experiences for its residents and employees. For sales executive Marie Kake, the company means meeting new people from all walks of life.
"Helping people find the most suitable village with a welcoming and comfortable feeling and a unit, apartment or villa in which they feel safe and happy is the best part of my job," said Kake.
The youngest of seven children, Kake's family is extensive by today's standards. Between the siblings, they have 38 children and 52 grandchildren to date. Kake said that this is one of the reasons that she loves to be around so many people.
Her journey with Metlifecare began in 2015, and she said time has flown by in a flash.
"Over my nine years with Metlifecare, I have seen the company's huge growth, which has been exciting and challenging simultaneously, but ultimately very satisfying," said Kake.
Throughout this growth phase, Kake has worked directly on resale opportunities through Metlifecare's Hillsborough Heights and Parkside Villages, which she said was a highlight of the past 12 months. Both villages are in central Auckland, with various living options available, from independent at Hillsborough Heights to dementia care at Parkside.
Making a positive difference in people's lives is the best part of working within the aged care sector for Kake.
"Many of our residents are so happy once they have settled into our villages, and so I get lots of smiles, waves, and wonderful chats, which is the best part of my working day."
In the future, Kake is committed to the continued growth of Metlifecare within the aged care sector. Although Kake admitted that one of her goals was to become proficient with the new internal computer system, refreshing dynamic personal skills is just as critical to her role.
Her role requires patience, respect, and kindness to achieve the desired results. Kake said that the most essential part of working as a sales executive in the aged care sector is to be genuinely interested in the residents and their families and appreciate their life stories.
"I am genuinely grateful and humbled to have worked alongside so many wonderful people here at Metlifecare."
