Access Community Health
Glenda Rich is a seasoned health professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as the Clinical Team Leader for Homebased Support and Palliative Care at Access Community Health since November 2018, Glenda successfully established a palliative care response for Canterbury, overseeing a multi-site team of 21 nursing professionals. In addition, as the National Innovation Manager at AccessHomehealth Limited since September 2010, Glenda actively drives continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for staff and clients. Previously, as the National Operations Manager for Access Homehealth Limited from 2000 to 2010, Glenda supported the CEO and provided strategic direction for regional operations. Earlier career experience includes serving as a Solicitor at Anthony Harper from 1993 to 1997. Glenda holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Leadership and Management from the University of Otago and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Canterbury.
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Access is one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in home-based healthcare and support. We work with the Ministry of Health, DHBs and ACC to care for more than 30,000 people nationwide. Whether you require personal care, or just some help around the house, Access is dedicated to giving you the care and support you need to live independently in your community and has been helping New Zealanders since 1927. Our skilled team of nurses and support workers provide a range of services delivered to your home, including: personal care, household assistance, fully qualified nursing services, palliative care and carer relief. Our services cater for people who are either living with a disability, rehabilitating following an accident or injury (one of only four national providers of homebased care for ACC), recovering from serious illness or surgery, over 65 and requiring home healthcare, suffering from a long-term condition, in the final stages of life, private carers needing relief or requiring Individualised Funding Services.