Our Team

Essential to the successful operation of a 5-star Palliative Care Hospital are the best people in the right positions. We are proud of our excellence and community service.
The heart of living by giving is what we are all about. Dedicated to the care and support of all, as we seek to enrich and respect every individual that comes across our organisation.

Our Board

Kathy Michaelides
Chairperson
Lynne Barnhoorn
Local Fundraiser
Bob Hunt
Community Representative
Dr Kirsten McHarry
Community Representative
Sr Joan Stander
Community Representative
Delene Fry
Local Fundraiser Sedge
Adele du Plessis
Local Fundraiser Knysna
Craig Tingle
Financial Director
Mariana de Lange
CEO

Admin

The smooth art of communication, face and paper behind the organisation.
Our admin team comprises of CEO Mariana de Lange, admin manager, admin assistant, HR, book-keeper, receptionist, marketing, corporate fundraiser, driver, volunteers, cleaners and gardener.

Clinical Staff

Are all highly trained in Palliative Care and support. We are very fortunate to have 2 Hospice Doctors Dr Janet Stanford and Dr Kirsten McHarry who stands in, competent professional nursing staff and care-workers. Our clinical staff work long, hard hours and are dedicated to our Hospice patients. We are experts in our field.

Our Social Workers

Assist our patients and their families with the following: Social Grant Applications, Distribution of food parcels, bereavement support; support children of patients and so many other duties.

Volunteers

Are involved in all aspects of Hospice work and complement staff in practical and helpful ways.
Volunteers are very important in:

  • Raising / collecting money
  • Doing critical jobs
  • Promoting Hospice