Leitrim home care heroes recognised with two prestigious national awards

There were jubilant scenes in Dovida’s Sligo/Leitrim/Roscommon office this week as staff celebrated winning not one, but two, prestigious awards at the fourth Annual Home and Community Ireland (HCCI) Home Care Awards. 

Dovida Sligo/Leitrim/Roscommon General Manager, Bridget McGrath, scooped the Manager of the Year award, while Scheduling Lead, Michaela Byrne, won Scheduler of the Year. 

Manager of the Year is a title bestowed upon someone who works tirelessly to maintain staff morale, shows vision in developing person-centred care, and supports colleagues to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. 

The Scheduler of the Year award is presented to an outstanding staff member who is indispensable to the scheduling and coordination of caregivers and their clients.  

“Bridget’s journey from frontline caregiver to General Manager is nothing short of inspirational,” Shane Jennings, CEO of Dovida Ireland, said.  

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“Bridget exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding leader through her tireless work ethic, clear vision, and strong emotional intelligence. She ensures staff feel supported, appreciated, and empowered, fostering a culture of trust and accountability. 

“Her proactive approach to developing new services, particularly in rural areas, shows her commitment to client wellbeing. All of us at Dovida are very proud of her and celebrate her fantastic achievement,” he added. 

“Michaela manages the daily scheduling activities for three counties and takes it all in her stride,” Bridget McGrath said.  

“She has a can-do attitude; looks to excel in everything she does and goes the extra mile for her clients. We regularly receive messages praising Michaela for what a hard-working, caring, compassionate and helpful person she is. We’re all delighted for her here; she deserves this success,” she added. 

The HCCI Home Care Awards reward individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Irish home care sector. 

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This year’s awards took place in Athlone on Thursday, September 11. Dovida was shortlisted in six categories, making this the company’s best year yet for winners and nominees.