Wexford carer announced as finalist at Carer of the Year Awards 2025

A Wexford woman has been annonuced as the regional winner for being an excellent carer….

Nataliia Aleksandrova has been announced as the first Wexford regional winner and finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards 2025.

The awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of care staff who play a significant role in their communities, enabling elderly people and people with disabilities to continue to live independent lives in the comfort of their own homes.

Presented by Right at Home, a provider of in-home care and assistance for seniors and adults, the awards were established in 2020 to highlight the heroic work of carers.

Nominations for Right at Home’s Carer of the Year finalists were submitted by those who they work closest with including clients, clients’ families, co-workers, managers, and supervisors.

Nataliia will join six other candidates from all throughout Ireland at a special awards ceremony in October where Right at Home’s National Carer of the Year 2025 will be crowned as they advance to the final stage of judging over the upcoming weeks.

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting communities, Right at Home has also launched its ‘Road to 1000’ recruitment campaign, aiming to hire 1,000 new carers nationwide. The initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for quality home care while creating new career opportunities in local communities across Ireland.

Speaking about the awards, Claire Keogh, Care Manager of Right at Home Wexford, said:

“We are delighted to recognise Nataliia’s outstanding contribution to the Right at Home Wexford team. She is reliable, compassionate, and consistently goes the extra mile for her clients. Her warm nature and dedication have earned the admiration of both colleagues and the people she supports.”

“Nataliia has shown remarkable commitment to her role, always putting the needs of her clients first and approaching every task with professionalism and care. She is an invaluable member of our team, and we are so proud to see her achievements recognised.”

Speaking to Wexford Weekly about her nomination, Nataliia said:

“I am honoured to be nominated for the Carer of the Year Awards. Supporting clients in their daily lives and helping them feel comfortable and secure at home is deeply rewarding. I am grateful for this recognition and proud to represent my colleagues at Right at Home Wexford, who work tirelessly every day to provide the highest level of care.”

The national winner of Right at Home’s Carer of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony in Kildare on October 17th where the winner will be unveiled.

Right at Home has eight offices across Ireland including, Dublin, Kildare, Wexford, Galway, Mayo/Roscommon and Cork.

For further information on Right at Home visit www.rightathome.ie/.