Nov 2020
Activities Coordinator at Warminster care home hailed as a Shining Star in Trust Awards
OSJCT Shining Stars Employee Awards 2020
Claire Palma, who works at Ashwood Care Centre in Warminster, has been named Activities Coordinator the Year 2020, Wiltshire in OSJCT Shining Stars Employee Awards 2020. The Trust, which employs over 5,200 staff across its homes and offices selected 48 winners from a shortlist of 129 finalists.
Claire was nominated for her ingenuity and commitment. She was commended for organising a new way for residents in wheelchairs to take part in skittles using pipes. Prior to the pandemic, Claire was instrumental in organising for a dementia choir to come to Ashwood Care Centre so that residents could take part.
On receiving the Award, Claire said: “It is such a privilege to get to know and spend time with our residents. I truly have a wonderful job and work with an amazing team.”
Janet Pannell, Area Operations Director, Wiltshire, and a member of the judging panel, said: “I would like to thank Claire for her wonderful contribution and congratulate her on winning this award. It is so important to celebrate and recognise the wonderful achievements of colleagues from across Wiltshire, each and everyone have gone out of their way to improve the lives of those living in our homes. We absolutely appreciate and value their contribution.”
The Care Centre had a small staff only celebration in October.