Rynagh And Alex Triumph At Social Care Awards
Rynagh Cornish, Tunbridge Wells Care Centre’s administration assistant, has won a prestigious award at the Great British Care Awards, while her colleague, nurse Alex Flori, received a highly commended.
The pair had each beaten off stiff competition to reach the star-studded South-East regional final, which took place in Brighton at the weekend.
Rynagh was one of 14 finalists in the running for the Ancillary Worker Award, which is open to administrators, cleaning and maintenance staff. According to the award category description, this recognises “an excellent, person centred service to clients, demonstrating dignity and respect through ancillary services”.
Home manager Donna Barks:
“I love how Rynagh is so calm and cool, taking things in her stride. She’s also super quick with coming back with information. If she doesn’t know how to do something she uses her initiative and asks someone else,” says Donna.
“I am really happy to win this award and honoured to have been amongst so many other fantastic finalists. I’d like to say a big thank you to all my colleagues at Tunbridge Wells Care Centre, as well as the residents and their families, for their amazing support and inspiration,” says a delighted Rynagh.
She will go forward to the national finals in Birmingham in March 2025, competing with other regional winners for the national Ancillary Worker Award.
Alex received her highly commended in the Social Care Nurse category, where she was in competition with 12 other finalists.
Alex takes the time to know her residents well and is quick to notice any changes in their health and wellbeing. She takes the initiative and has the confidence, determination and courage of her convictions to act on her concerns, calling in medical help if necessary. Her calm bedside manner and clear communication inspire trust and confidence, putting residents and families at ease. “She’s an exceptional nurse,” said one relative.
Alex is also a motivational leader who commands authority and respect, inspiring others to provide the best possible care. Colleagues appreciate her willingness to demonstrate tasks and help them perform their roles better.
“She gets others on board with her vision – to provide great care,” says TWCC’s manager Donna Barks. “She’s here for the residents, to make their lives better, and nothing else. Alex comes to work to make a difference, and she does.”
“I feel proud and privileged to have been nominated for this award, and even more so to have been highly commended. It means a lot to be recognised by Tunbridge Wells Care Centre, and our parent company Canford Healthcare, for the work that I do. Some of my achievements have come about because of the support and confidence of my home manager Donna, which I am grateful for,” says Alex.
