RAY CRUZ REGISTERED NURSE

Tell us about yourself:I was born and raised in the Philippines from a Filipino-Chinese background I'm the middle amongst 5 Growing up, I was always described by my family and friends as outgoing, a bit rebellious, cheeky and adventurous. Apart from English, I can speak Hokkien Chinese, Filipino and a bit of broken Spanish I've heard so many wonderful things about Australia and it's culture So after finishing my studies, I packed up my bags and moved down under I decided to live on the beautiful Gold Coast and called it home Eventually, I started my own little Aussie family together with my wife Mimi I have a little four year old that walks and talks like a true blue ozzy

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at HillView Care?

A: I enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie with everyone that I work with at Hill View Looking after our beautiful residents and putting a smile on their face is extremely rewarding I used to work at various aged care facilities on the coast, but HillView is just top notch. I have worked for HillView for over 10 years.

Q: What do you enjoy doing when you're not working?

A: When I'm not working, I'm mainly focused on spending quality time with my young family They inspire me to be a better person, and stay focused on things that matter most in life I also spend a lot of time reconnecting with my family overseas through video calls That way I'm not missing out on their everyday lives I regularly go to the Red Cross in Robina to donate blood to those in need.

Q: What are some of your favourite things?

A: I am very passionate about exercising, and keeping fit and well I'm a huge fan of boxing, and I train in my free time I joined the GC halfmarathon twice, and finished under 2 hours. And I love travelling back home to the Philippines every once in a while, and revisit the islands that I used to go when I was a child