Carer of the Year nominee – Kirsty Smith

Carer of the Year nominee – Kirsty Smith

Care home worker Kirsty Smith has been in her current job for less than a year but has already made a mark on her colleagues and residents alike.

The 37-year-old works for Woodview Care Home, in Bradwell, where she’s a carer.

The mum-of-four, also from Bradwell, had been out of the workplace for more than three years before taking on her current role.

“Seeing smiles on people’s faces is why I come into work each day. It’s easy to go the extra mile for our residents because the team who are alongside me are the best team I could ask for,” she said.

“I want to make our residents feel safe, wanted and cared for, exactly how I would like to be treated in later life. By setting an example, the residents have the best experience and positivity breeds positivity.”

Nominating Kirsty in the Carer of the Year category of the Your Heroes Awards, friend and colleague Rebekka Copland said: “Kirsty works so hard and is a great team player, an asset to the team. Nothing is too much trouble, and she brings great humour and positivity.

“Kirsty is great with the residents and families. I think she deserves to be recognised for her team spirit and hard work.”

Kirsty said: “Wow! I really wasn’t expecting this. It’s wonderful to be recognised for the work that I do and I feel honoured to be nominated.”

“I love being a part of this team, I’m lucky to have the colleagues that we have and I love that as a team we are helping others. It’s easy to come into work each day when you have such wonderful people to work alongside.”