Natasha Pickford was nominated by Fiona Grigg, registered manager at Dependable Care, Cullompton, Devon.
This is what Fiona said about Natasha in her nomination:
“Natasha is a single mum with three children. She started working for me as an enabler and now does care visits and works full time. She cares about all her clients and wants the best for all of them picking up on little things that needs doing and just gets on with it. She is such a valuable member of my team.”
What was your reaction to winning CareLineLive’ s Star Carer Award?
I was very shocked and overwhelmed to win this award.
What aspects of being a carer do you enjoy?
I love supporting individuals with anything they need.
How does CareLineLive’s Carer Companion App help in your job?
The App helps my carry out my tasks efficiently .
What are the challenges in your job?
Challenges in my role as a carer vary in support and working alongside family members, including dementia to autism and clients who have had strokes. I provide a high level of care to everyone I support.
How do you switch off after a hard day at work?
When I finish work I switch off by cuddling my children and walk my dogs, although sometimes I’m planning different activities for my enabler visits and communicate with family members I support. So, a carer never really switches off.
