Mayo/Roscommon finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards announced
Martina Flannery has been announced as the Mayo/Roscommon regional winner and finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards 2023.
The awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of care staff who play a significant role in their communities, enabling elderly people and people with disabilities to continue to live independent lives in the comfort of their own homes.
Presented by Right at Home, a provider of in-home care and assistance for seniors and adults, the awards were established in 2020 to shine a light on the heroic work of carers. Nominations for Right at Home’s Carer of the Year finalists were submitted by those who they work closest with, including clients, clients’ families, co-workers, managers and supervisors.
Martina will join five other candidates from all throughout Ireland at a special awards ceremony in November, where Right at Home's National Carer of the Year 2023 will be crowned as they advance to the final stage of judging over the upcoming weeks.
Speaking about the awards, Natalie Crowe, managing director of Right at Home Mayo/Roscommon, said: “We are delighted to announce Martina Flannery as our Mayo/Roscommon Carer of the Year and we deeply appreciate Martina’s invaluable presence within the Right at Home family. Without question, Martina goes above and beyond for her clients and never lets anything get in the way in ensuring their needs are met. For Martina, it’s more than just a client relationship, it’s a friendship – which is wonderful to see.”
Natalie continued: “For the fourth year running, our Carer of the Year Awards are a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the excellent work of carers who play a crucial role in many people's lives. Our amazing team of carers always goes the extra mile to make sure their clients get the best care, even for those who are the most vulnerable in our community. Knowing that we have reliable carers to support our clients brings them a lot of comfort.”
Speaking about her award, Martina said: “I am delighted to have been chosen as a finalist for the Right at Home Carer of the Year awards. We're genuinely grateful for this recognition; it means a lot to us that our efforts are acknowledged and appreciated. We have a deep passion for our work, and even though it can be challenging, there's no place we'd rather be. The clients we care for are more than just clients, they become friends and it is so rewarding to be able to make a positive difference in their lives.”
The national winner of Right at Home’s Carer of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony in Meath on November 10. Right at Home has six offices across Ireland, located in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Galway, Mayo/Roscommon and Cork. For further information on Right at Home, visit www.rightathome.ie.