Former Health Manager To Head Sallies HomeCare

The Salvation Army
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Former Health Manager Heads Up Salvation Army HomeCare Service

Wellington, 2 August 2007 – The Salvation Army has appointed a former health manager as chief executive of its HomeCare Service, which helps people with special needs to maintain their independence.

Meng Cheong took up his appointment as chief executive from 1 August and is based in Hamilton.

Salvation Army Social Programme Territorial Secretary Major Campbell Roberts says that Mr Cheong comes to the role with extensive experience in the management of health care services in New Zealand.

‘This has included roles as the Chief Operating Officer for Capital and Coast District Health Board, General Manager of Auckland and Greenlane Hospitals, and General Manager of Surgical Services at the Counties Manukau District Health Board.

‘Mr Cheong also has a strong academic background with a Bachelor of Economics from La Trobe University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Auckland, and is a member of the New Zealand Society of Corporate Treasurers.’

Major Roberts says that the appointment signals a strong commitment to strengthening and expanding HomeCare Service which currently operates throughout much of the upper North Island.

HomeCare Service employs about 900 staff and at any one time helps at least 5,000 people. The service aids people with special needs – caused by for example injury, ill health, disability, or advancing age – to continue to live at home while preserving their independence, dignity and quality of life.

HomeCare Service staff provide personal care and household management assistance, such as helping with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, housework, and shopping. Respite care and a volunteer visiting service are also offered.

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