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Follow on Google News | Care UK’s shining stars collect their awardsIt was an unforgettable evening when those honoured in the Care UK Residential Care Services Stars awards gathered at the Heythrop Park Resort to celebrate excellence in care across 16 categories.
By: Care UK “When I read the nominations I was moved by the stories of compassion and empathy and proud to hear how teams have used their knowledge and experience to find innovative ways of delivering care and services.” Maintenance Person of the Year Award Vernon Filby and Paul Chignell from Manor Lodge care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Housekeeper of the Year Award Margaret McPherson, from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, may have had the furthest to travel – but awards judge and director of quality and governance Caroline Roberts made every mile worth it. Caroline said: “Margaret’ Administrator of the Year Award Rising to the challenges of three homes’ administration, Matthew O’ Leary, of St Vincent’s House care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Carer of the Year Award Joanne Stephenson’s dedication won her this award, because, as Carole Hunt, chief operating officer and awards judge, said: “Joanne understands how dementia affects people and their families and works from her heart with a smile on her face.” Nurse of the Year Award Lia Smochina, who works at the Highbury New Park care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Activity Based Care Champion Award Mavis Fluen, who works at Church View care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Best Dementia Friendly Service Award Glowing tributes from relatives helped Heather View care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Chef of the Year Award Won by Dan Moss, of Tall Trees care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Care UK Angels Award This year sees three winners of the award given to carers who always make the extra effort, are happy to listen and talk and who always have a smile. Sarah Kingshott, based at Heather View care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Emma, who was nominated by the wife of a resident who passed away shortly before the award was announced, said: “What makes this award so special is that I have a lasting memory of Jack and I’m so please I did him proud. Jack will be looking down on me now with the biggest smile. His family are absolutely thrilled that I received this award.” Home of the Year Award This year’s winner was Clara Court care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Manager Debbie Winwood said: “The team was very happy when our name was announced. It’s an honour I think they deserve as they work so hard, each and every day, to give residents the same care they would wish for their own loved ones. I am so proud of all my team – this award recognises their dedication and genuine care to all residents.” GEM of the Year Award Nishan Jayathilake, from Chalfont Court care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Support Team of the Year Award This award, for the team who has consistently given excellent service and shown expertise and professionalism, was hotly contested with 17 teams competing for the award. The category was won by the mainly Colchester-based Business Systems Support Team for its outstanding work assisting CareSys and iTrent users whilst continuing the rollout. The team’s helpdesk function, alongside its invaluable reporting and analytics support, was appreciated by colleagues across the division. Sales and Marketing Award – new homes The team from Brook Court care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Sales and Marketing Award – mature homes There was also praise from awards judge Belinda Moore for the team supporting Hadrian Park care home (http://www.careuk.com/ Region of the Year Based on a number of Key Performance Indicators this year’s award went to the team representing Surrey. Karen Seabrook, regional director in the county for the past seven years, said: “I’m very proud of my team and I think they really deserve the award. Not only do they work hard and creatively but they work well as team too. We have 13 homes in the region and we strive to lead the way and be innovative in the way we work and care.” End
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