Nov 2020
Erdington House carer hailed as a Shining Star
OSJCT Shining Stars Employee Awards 2020
Shellie Evans from Erdington House Extra Care Housing Scheme, in Yarnton, Oxford has been selected as a winner in The Orders of St John Care Trust (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.
The Domiciliary Carer has been awarded Young Carer of the Year 2020, Oxfordshire.
Shellie was nominated for supporting colleagues, bonding with residents and looking to improve her skills and knowledge. Shellie is now studying the CQF Level 3 dementia and trained to become a care certificate mentor.
The home had a small celebration and awards presentation in October.
Patsy Just, Area Operations Director, Oxfordshire, and a member of the judging panel, said: “I would like to thank Shellie 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 Oxfordshire, 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.”