Staff Bio’s Ann-Maree Bielski

Basic details:

  • Name: Ann-Maree Bielski
  • Company Role: Allied Health Assistant
  • Favourite quote: “Dream your Dreams with your eye’s shut but live your Dream’s with your eye’s opened”

  • What is something people in Aged Care deal with that you want to fix?

    Now that I am over the 50 mark, I really understand more than ever how things can change in our lives. I have been told by many elderly people I have cared for that “no one listens to me and all I want to do is keep my Independence!”

    I really do understand this, not only because I am getting older but also because I have lived through a lot of things. Age is a number and I still have a voice. When we are children, we so much want to be Independent then we get it and all of a sudden it feels like someone is trying to take it away. I want to make sure our consumers are heard and I want make sure I keep them as Independent as I can. I’m not here to take that all away but show them ways to keep you doing all the things you want and love to do. 

  • What do you do at Sunrise?

    I want our consumers to know that I am Thankful for being welcomed into their homes and for allowing me to help keep them safe and enjoy a good quality of life. I am here to help our consumers with anything that they find challenging and that they could do before but now it’s a bit harder to manage. I show them ways to Conserve energy and help retain Independence.

  • What is your past experience for working in your position?

    You need to have patience and understanding. Be a Team player and SMILE!!

  • What’s your Archetype?

    47% Creative


    32% Caregiver 


    21% Advocate 

  • What do you like about working at Sunrise?

    I feel like a part of a team and yes a No 1 Sunrise Team!!! Everyone is so supportive and just awesome. Sunrise Home Care is a lovely place to work with friendly faces.

  • What’s your background?

    I grew up in Canberra in a suburb called Duffy. Before coming to Sunrise I worked at Forster Private Hospital in the Rehabilitation Ward. I started as an Assistant in Nursing and then became an Allied Health Assistant. I worked with mostly the Occupational therapists and also Physiotherapists. I was there for almost ten years and then was lucky enough to be offered a job here at Sunrise Homecare. Making Changes in peoples life is the most rewarding part of my job.

  • What are the values that drive you?

    I treat people how I would like to be treated myself and my family.

  • Your top 3 favourite Books?

    Motivational Books

  • What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?

    Family and friends. I enjoy the simple things in life especially making people smile/laugh. I love my succulents (only thing that I can grow). I like a challenge!