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HUMANSDORP <\/strong>– After more than two decades of compassionate care and unwavering dedication, Matron Riekie Anker officially retired from Ons Tuiste Humansdorp on 30 September, leaving behind a legacy that has touched countless lives at the retirement village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left are Sjimone Rens, Matron Riekie Anker, Ds Kobus Bohnen (chairperson) and Zeelie Martie (manager). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Her passion for seniors began as a young girl when she slept over at widowed women’s homes so that they did not have to sleep alone at night. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This early calling to care for others would shape her extraordinary 54-year nursing career, which now comes to an end with her retirement.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anker’s departure was marked by two heartfelt farewell celebrations, one with residents on 26 September, and another with the management team on her final day. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that the surprise nature of these gatherings left her deeply moved.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I cannot describe the feeling I felt when I walked into the farewell party. I am humbled,” said Anker.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The residents and staff are like family to me.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anker’s journey to Ons Tuiste began 21 years ago when she left her position at Huis Najaar, a retirement village in Despatch where she had worked for nine years. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her motivation for the move was simple, to be closer to the sea.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her nursing career, Anker was drawn to the unique rewards of working with senior residents. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“One of the many experiences I enjoyed was listening to the many stories that the seniors shared every day,” said Anker.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her dedication to the profession runs deep. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left are Magda Pietersen and Matron Riekie Anker. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“If I could do life again, I would be a nurse again. Even though I have retired, I will always remain a nurse,” said Anker.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said that she will miss both the staff and residents, with all of whom she has a good relationship.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite stepping away from her professional role, Anker’s connection to Ons Tuiste remains strong. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I will always be a part of Ons Tuiste, even though I am no longer there,” said Anker.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martie Zeelie, Manager of Ons Tuiste, said that Anker was strict as a Matron but also fair.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She further said that her knowledge of medication, wound care and nursing in general was phenomenal.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We always said she knew so much about illness and treatments, she should’ve been a doctor,” said Zeelie.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting her extraordinary work ethic, she said that Anker started work very early, at 06:15 every day, to take the report from the night shift and do rounds at residents’ rooms.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also worked late and came in after hours when emergencies occurred.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond her clinical duties, Anker’s care extended to every aspect of the facility. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back from left are Piet Anker and Zeelie Martie (manager). In front are Sjimone Rens, Magda Pietersen, Matron Riekie Anker, Nellie Diederiks, and Bennelize Smit. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“She was constantly worried about all residents’ well-being. She assisted with fundraising and crocheted beautiful tablecloths for fundraising. She also took personal responsibility for renovating chairs’ upholstery,” said Zeelie.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“She will be missed for her dedication and unselfishness, giving everything to the job. Her many years of experience at Ons Tuiste are a great loss and we will all miss her dearly.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zeelie said that Anker’s farewell was a celebration of the new chapter in her life but was also very emotional as she left 21 years behind. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Anker transitions into retirement, she plans to embrace a slower pace of life. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Some of my plans for retirement include being home, enjoying needlework and doing things I previously did not have time to do,” said Anker.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I want to thank everyone who believed in me and I want to thank Ons Tuiste. Everything in my life happened by the grace of God.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE | Residents at retirement home create low water garden<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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