Stephen Cowman was announced as the overall winner of Waterford’s Home Instead Senior Care’s CAREGiver
of the Year awards. Stephen will now go
on to represent Waterford
in the national final which will take place at the Home Instead Senior Care
National convention on Saturday, 5th October.
A Waterford
native, Stephen, who is relatively new to the caring profession, was a popular
choice amongst his clients, colleagues and the panel of judges, which comprised
of the Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. John Cummins, Hazel Daniels, former Director
of Nursing at WRH and Marie Cummins, Waterford Hospice Fundraising Chairperson.
Director of Care at Home Instead, Danette Connolly, was delighted that
Stephen was recognised for his hard work and dedication. “Stephen has made a big impact since he
joined our team in 2011 and has established himself as an integral part of the
lives of our clients.”
“Stephen’s clients were so complimentary and couldn’t sing his praises
highly enough. He is a cheerful
CAREGiver and has shown all along that caring is not just a job to him but a
passion and he always gives 110% to his clients.”
“He is happy to take on challenging cases and has been very successful
in making great changes in some very difficult cases. Stephen really has helped
his clients enjoy a new lease of life”, Danette added.
Now in its third year the awards recognise and reward the work of Waterford’s CAREGivers. According to Marie Cummins, Adjudicator, “The
work of the CAREGiver is invaluable and often goes unrecognised. The decision was a difficult one to make as
there are so many dedicated and compassionate carers in the city and
county. Each and every one of them has
brought something good to the lives of their clients, be it helping with the
day to day chores, taking them to the library or GP or simply offering
companionship, which can mean so much to those without family or friends close
by.”
A former client of Home Instead
Senior Care, well known entertainer and Waterford Person of the Year, Denny
Corcoran was present on the evening and his daughter, Anne, gave an emotional and
candid account of how the care Denny received made his days brighter and gave
his family peace of mind.
“As a family we never had to
worry when the Home Instead CAREGivers were present with Dad, our minds were
always at ease.”
“I think it was proof enough
that Dad was happy and comfortable with his carers when he was asked to be
Grand Marshall for the St. Patrick’s Day parade and he chose Charlie, his
carer, to accompany him. As the saying
goes, ‘we were blown out’”, Anne recalled.
To
find out more about the Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver awards or the work
of Home Instead Senior Care call Danette Connolly of Home Instead Senior Care
on 051 333966 or visit www.homeinstead.ie
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