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The RCH security staff are often the first faces you see when you enter the hospital, and behind their masks a smile can always be found. This week our #ChampionsforChildren is Angel from security. He might have only worked at the RCH for a year, but Angel has developed strong friendships with both staff and patients across the hospital.<\/p>\n
What do you love about working at the RCH?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Royal Children\u2019s Hospital gives me the privilege to be amongst the bravest souls of all ages. Being a part of an amazing hospital, where all departments work as a one big family (as a team), I feel very blessed. Seeing the sick kids going through their struggles, being able to keep a smile on their faces and positive outlooks in their words really inspires me and motivates me to be as strong as they are. It shows a reflection of how beautiful their families are and how they show unconditional love for children.<\/p>\n Being a part of an amazing security team with exceptional team leaders and supervisors has given me the reason to perform as an exceptional officer, and wear a happy face and a positive attitude that I can project to other people.<\/p>\n What made you want to work at the RCH in security?<\/strong><\/p>\n With over 30 years of experience in security, nothing is more rewarding than protecting and serving the essential workers who put in their hard work, time and their positive frame of mind to help the children in need and their parents who may need comforting in such hard times. The way they approach the job is very skillful and proficient but offer a nurturing and caring side. I have a lot of respect for all my coworkers, colleagues and security team. I feel honored to play a role as security in such a caring and professional hospital.<\/p>\n We often receive feedback that you are always happy and engaging. Why is it important for you to put a smile on your face when you work?<\/strong><\/p>\n The importance of putting a smile on my face comes from my motto when I wake up every morning \u201cif I make at least one person smile today, my day will be happily accomplished.\u201d I believe within the world we live in today, you never know what people are truly going through whether it is something big or something small, personal or even public, everyone has their struggles within life. People deserve to be greeted in a happy manner wherever they go, they need to know that even if they are going through it, they need to stay strong. Me putting a smile on their face represents exactly that.<\/p>\n What does a typical day at the RCH look like for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no typical day in security when working at the RCH, most of the time we are often met with unexpected situations. Therefore, a typical day would involve being prepared with your head up high and a good quality attitude.<\/p>\n Do you have a favourite memory of working at the RCH?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have many fond memories at the RCH, one would be kids coming down from their wards thinking I look like a WWE wrestler. One memory had my strong man appearance turn into a soft teary-eyed man. This happened when a young boy in a mobilized wheelchair who I had become friends with when he was first admitted, zoomed up to me at the main entrance of the RCH alongside with his mom and dad who started chatting to me as per usual. His mum then said that he had something to show me and then he proceeded to show me something that we all thought was impossible for him to do\u2026 he moved his hand in front of me. It blew my mind away, resulting in him telling me that when he leaves the hospital, he had a goal to shake my hand. Whether he does or doesn\u2019t, he is stronger than me.<\/p>\n How has the security team had to adapt to the pandemic?<\/strong><\/p>\n The security team has been rather busy adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic whilst protecting the hospital. Our security screeners have been very pedantic in making sure that our patients and families along with the local community is protected by our safety precautions. We do this by social distancing in the hospital, wearing COVID-19 safety gear such as masks, keeping sanitary products near us wherever we go, and we always check that visitors have checked in to the QR code.<\/p>\n What is something you love doing when not at work?<\/strong><\/p>\n When I\u2019m not at work or I have just come home from work I mostly spend time with my teenage daughter, we like to listen to music, go on drives or we go out and get something to eat, spending quality time with my daughter is heavily important to me as a single full-time parent. When I have spare time at night after work, I like to work out in my personal home gym as it is important for my health and the industry I am in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The RCH Security staff are often the first faces you see when you enter the hospital, and behind their masks a smile can always be found. This week our #ChampionsforChildren is Angel from security. 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