Cork woman recognised for her dedication as Carer of the Year finalists announced

GEORGINA Alegret Cano has been named as the Cork regional winner and finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards 2023.

The awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of care staff who play a significant role in their communities, enabling older people and people with disabilities to continue to live independent lives in the comfort of their own homes.

Presented by Right at Home, a provider of in-home care and assistance for seniors and adults, the awards were established in 2020 to highlight the heroic work of carers.

Nominations for Right at Home’s Carer of the Year finalists were submitted by those whom they work closest with including clients, clients’ families, co-workers, managers, and supervisors.

Right at Home Cork managing director Cian O’Sullivan said: “We are delighted to announce Georgina Alegret Cano as our Cork Carer of the Year. We deeply appreciate Georgina’s invaluable presence within the Right at Home family.

“Georgina goes above and beyond for her clients and never lets anything get in the way in ensuring their needs are met.”

He added: “These awards provide us with an additional opportunity to show our appreciation for our staff. We want to wish Georgina the best of luck in the national final.”

Georgina Alegret Cano will join five other candidates at a special awards ceremony in November where Right at Home’s National Carer of the Year 2023 will be crowned as they advance to the final stage of judging over the upcoming weeks.

The Cork Carer of the Year said she was “absolutely thrilled” to receive the award and progress to the final round in October.

“We’re genuinely grateful for this recognition,” Ms Alegret Cano said . “It means a lot to us that our efforts are acknowledged and appreciated.

“We have a deep passion for our work, and even though it can be challenging, there’s no place we’d rather be,” she added.

The national winner of Right at Home’s Carer of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony on November 10.