Mimosa Care Star Award
The following Mimosa staff have been nominated for special recognition in displaying outstanding kindness and care in their role.
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Mimosa Care Star Award Nominees
Rosemary Cartmell, Michael Selecky, Judith Cumiskey, Leanne Houllibecq and Fay Wright, Birchlands Care Home, Haxby, York - (13 July) - I would like to thank Rosemary, Michael, Leanne and Fay for the help, love and kindness they gave to my mum and for going the extra mile for her. I would like to thank Judith for always making herself available with patience and kindness to mum (Violet Pallister). - Rita Morton
Tony Hince, Rufford Care Centre, Worksop, Nottingham - (14 June) - Tony does a lot of hard work towards fundraising for trips on Wellbeck and Thorseby units. - Maggie Bowers
Peter Allott, Warren Park, Chapeltown, Sheffield - (24 May) - On Thursday 20th May Peter volunteered to go to Rufford Care Centre to help out due to a staff shortage. He kindly agreed to return on his day off on the following Friday. Staff have been full of praise for Peter's caring and mature attitude. From the moment he walked through the door at Rufford to the moment he put his coat on to go home he worked tirelessly, using common sense and initiative to deliver what was excellent care. Well done Peter! - James Cranmer
Mark Ward, Herons Ghyll, Crowborough, Sussex - (14 May) - He is so kind to my grandmother, nothing is too much bother for him. He cheers her up and she treats him like a grandson. - Emily Lewis
Mark Ward, Herons Ghyll, Crowborough, Sussex - (14 May) - Such a kind, smiley, cheerful person. - Joyce Read
Jane Flemming, Headingley Court, Edlington, Doncaster - (6 May) - There are lots of people at Headingley Court that do a good job but we feel that Jane is one of the staff that stands out and gives that bit extra. In her daily duties she carries out a whole range of tasks from carer to cook and cleaner and is always on the go and has time for all the clients and visitors. She is a credit to the good running of the unit. - Brian and Janet Cutts
Peter Handy, Birchlands, Haxby, York - (23 April) - I would like to nominate Peter for the amount of time he spent with Daddy. He is such a shy boy but he went over his job role of Assistant Cook. - Alison Pulleyne
John Dove, Birchlands, Haxby, York - (23 April) - His help to Daddy was well above the call of duty of maintenance man. He would sit and chat to him when he was distressed. He also came in on weekends without being asked to clear the snow to make it safe for everyone to visit and to check the water tanks. - Alison Pulleyne
Lorraine Robinson, Birchlands, Haxby, York - (23 April) - Lorraine went beyond her job role as a domestic. She spent lots of time having a kind word with Daddy and me. She would often spend time with him when she has finished her shift. - Alison Pulleyne
Rosemary Cartmell, Birchlands, Haxby, York - (25 March) - I would like to nominate one of my bank carers who has today received a beautiful card from the family of a deceased resident, thanking her for the loving care she gave. Rosemary is an ex nurse who works for us as a bank care assistant. She works any hours we ask, she comes in at very short notice, she stays on in her own time and the residents love her. Rosemary gives so much of herself to the residents but is also a huge support to staff. She always senses when a person is down and is able to bring smiles to peoples' faces. - Judith Cuminsky
Mark Ward and Amy Smith, Herons Ghyll, Uckfield - (24 March 10) - I would like to nominate Mark Ward and Amy Smith for the care star award as our family think that they both do such a fabulous job in caring for my mother Mary O'Connell who is a resident at Herons Ghyll Care Home in Uckfield, East Sussex. - Sue Barrett
Tracey Mansell - Nethercrest Nursing, Netherton - (23 March 10) - Tracey was extremely helpful and supportive when my mom, Barbara Patterson, went into care. I live in New Zealand and Tracey made sure I was content and happy to leave mom in their care. It means so much to be able to trust care staff when you are so far away. Tracey was indeed a STAR. - Mel Gutteridge
Ellen French - Edlington Park, Doncaster - (15 March 10) - I have seen Ellen give excellent care to residents. She has also done outstanding work on improving the environment within the home. - Sharon Gatus
Joel Patena - Herons Ghyll Care Village, Crowborough, Sussex - (10 March 10) - Joel works as a Healthcare Assistant on night duty. He is kind and considerate to all the residents and in my opinion deserves to be recognised. - Ralph Greaves
Mark Ward - Herons Ghyll Care Village, Crowborough, Sussex - (1 March 10) - During my relative's stay Mark has been so lovingly kind and caring towards me and my relative and I think he deserves this award. - Mrs Jones
Lynne Lahye - Rufford Care Centre, Worksop (26 Feb 10) - Whilst working on the Young Disabled Unit, Lynne has battled with a condition of her own. She constantly steps out of her job role and lights up peoples' lives. Lynne wrote a poem about her personal battle with her condition which affected many people within the home in an enlightening way. I feel that Lynne deserves this award as she is a true star and an asset to the team. - Louise Gomez Lee
Donna Hedley and Hayley Morgan - The Willows, Codsall, Wolverhampton (22 Feb 10) - My mum Doris Blakeley was recently placed in The Willows. It was a very emotional time, made easier by the kindness of the staff, particularly Donna Hedley, who made time on her day off to be there to meet us, and Hayley Morgan who is always helpful whenever I go. - Vicky Pearson
Gillian Holmes - White Ash Brook, Accrington (16 Feb 10) - Gillian is always willing to go out of her way to please all the residents. Gillian is a very reliable carer who all the residents trust. She is very hard working and puts 100% effort in to her work. The residents all speak very highly of her, so I think she should be nominated for an award. - Richard Seymour
First Floor Team - Honeymead, Bedminster, Bristol (9 Feb 10) - I would like to mention that the team of this home, Viola, Carina, Christine and Maria (x2) have taken great care of my dad, Fred Gregory. He was returned from hospital to them last week in a very poor state. We didn't think he would make it through the next 24 hours but this team have given him lots of TLC, shaved him, washed and dressed him and tempted him with food and water. They have treated him with the highest respect and dignity we could have wished for. Not only have they looked after dad, they are also taking care of my mum who visits daily, taking time out of their busy day to chat to her and make sure she is keeping well. This team has "magic hands". Thank you. - Lisa Selby and Gary Gregory (daughter and son)
Margaret Meadows, Rose Peirson, June Longbottom and Pamela Otieno - Warren Park, Chapeltown (8 Feb 10) - My wife Christine and I would like to thank all the staff at Warren Park for the kindness and care provided for my father Phillip. The entire staff are attentive, friendly and caring to all residents. The persons nominated by name are the staff who have most day to day contact with my dad. Thank you once again. - Michael Price
Rose Peirson and Margaret Meadows - Warren Park, Chapeltown (8 Feb 10) - Rose and Margaret are very, very caring. Nothing is too much for them to do for my aunt. They always attend to my aunt's every needs. They are great. - Christine Cook
Wentworth Wing Staff - Warren Park, Chapeltown (23 Jan 10) - We would like to nominate the entire Wentworth Wing staff, past and present, for their love, thoughtfulness and care of our sister Daphne Walton. - Ken and Tina Travis
Joanne Layden - Rufford Care Centre, Worksop (20 Jan 10) - Joanne's caring and professional manner gave great comfort to my mother in the final days of her life. - Eleanor Greaves
Tracy Atkinson - The Poplars, Thornaby (20 Jan 10) - I would like to nominate Tracy for a star award for the loving, caring way she tended to my cousin Joe Bainbridge, who passed away on 29 December 2009, and also to his wife Babs previously, she passed away 26 December 2008. Tracy was extremely good with Joe, who I know wasn't always the easiest of residents to deal with, and the way she always kept me up to date, either when I visited the home or by telephone if any problems arose, was a great comfort to me. On the day that he died Tracy had gone off duty about teatime but had left word with the staff that if Joe was admitted to hospital she was to be called and she would go with him so that he had somebody he knew around him. That shows her loving, caring nature. Finally I would again like to thank all the staff at The Poplars for their care and support over four and a half years. - Brian Cooper
June Taylor, Sue Chambers, Rose Peirson and Margaret Meadows - Warren Park, Chapeltown (17 Jan 10) - For the outstanding care and kindness they give to all residents. It is very difficult to choose because all the carers that work at Warren Park are second to none! - Gloria Davies
Stephanie Ludlam - Warren Park, Chapeltown (8 Jan 10) - On Tuesday 5 January '10 the staffing at Warren Park was seriously depleted due to severe weather conditions. Steph stayed on duty until the next morning, a tour of duty lasting 27 hours. I feel this devotion to duty should not go unrecognised by senior management. - James Cranmer
June Taylor - Warren Park, Chapeltown (7 Jan 10) - June is very sincere and caring. - Robert Joan Conroy
Heather Brown - Edlington Park, Doncaster (25 Dec 09) - My mother has been a resident at Edlington Park in Doncaster for the past 3 months. The past few months have been very difficult for us as a family, to see our mother's health deteriorate to the stage where she needs for her own safety to be taken into 24 hour care is very upsetting for us. But with the help of the staff at Edlington Park we are starting to have peace of mind. One staff member stands out from all the others. She has taken time to listen and support me on several occasions with my concerns for my mother's care, and has always acted immediately to deal with any problems we have had. She is always polite and friendly and I know she has all the residents' best interests at heart. Her name is Heather Brown and I would nominate her for a Care Star Award to say thank you for taking the time to listen and care, and for making a difference to our mother's life. - Barbara Cygan
Mimosa Care Star Award