Carer of the Year nominee – Samantha Dean

Carer of the Year nominee – Samantha Dean

Care home worker Samantha Dean goes above and beyond for her residents, even in the face of personal adversity.

The 33-year-old, from Chell, is a Care Home Assistant Practitioner at Woodview Care Home in Bradwell.

She has been recognised by her peers as someone who brings positivity to the home and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure the people she helps are happy.

She has faced personal difficulties which could have easily affected her work. Her mother had cancer and her mother-in-law sadly passed away.

In the face of problems outside work Samantha felt that her responsibilities at the care home should stay the same.

She said: “Just because the residents are in care doesn’t mean they can’t still live. When my grandfather was in a home he was treated exceptionally and I always said if I ever worked for a care home I would strive to give that level of service.”

Vanessa Johnson, a colleague who has nominated Samantha in the Carer of the Year category of the Your Heroes Awards, said: “She is our hero anyway, but I would love everyone to know what a hero she truly is. She deserves to be recognized for all the work she does with such a caring and compassionate nature, in and outside of work. You’re our hero Sam.”

Samantha said: “I’m honoured, taken back and a little bit tearful to be nominated for a Your Heroes Award. I don’t do any of this to get recognition.

“I love to come into work each day and be able to put a smile on our residents’ faces. When you love what you do, it never really feels like work.”