A care company in Shropshire has announced its ‘Carer of the Year’ who has received an award and a cash prize of £250.
Vanessa Lewis has worked for Sentinel Care Services in Telford for just over a year and bosses said she was the overwhelming choice for the award.
Sentinel, which provides care services across Shropshire and Staffordshire, highlights a member of staff every three months in the ‘Star of the Quarter’ award, with each winner going forward for the overall Carer of the Year.
Steve Harris, managing director of Sentinel, said all four members of staff – Sara Cragg, Grace Oakley, Shani Degnen and Vanessa Lewis – should be very proud of themselves.
“We are lucky to have such a dedicated team of professionals caring for our customers and we are very grateful for all their hard work,” he said.
“The feedback from customers and fellow staff alike was excellent for all four winners of the Sentinel Star awards, but Vanessa is a worthy winner of the Carer of the Year award.
“She has shown herself to be a true asset to the team and a dedicated professional. She is eager to learn new skills and take on more challenges as her career develops with us and has handled everything with a smile.
“The feedback we have had for Vanessa has been overwhelming and we are proud to call her a member of our team.”
Steve said customers had praised Vanessa’s calm and caring nature, even to the extent of singing to a lady while waiting for urgent medical help to arrive.
He said: “Whilst caring for a poorly lady who had a seizure during her visit, Vanessa dealt with the situation calmly by calling 999 and then singing gospel songs with her to give her reassurance that all was going to be ok.
“Unfortunately this lady sadly passed away, her daughter who joined her mother and Vanessa told us how grateful she was to Vanessa, singing to her mother was beautiful and they will never forget it, especially as her mother was a religious person.
“Vanessa is a very deserving recipient of our Carer of the Year award and my congratulations and thanks go to her.”
For more information about Sentinel Care Services, visit the website at www.sentinelcareservices.co.uk
Vanessa Lewis with Sentinel managing director, Steve Harris.
