'Inspirational' Kildare woman named Nurse of the Year Award
Daria Dobrzynska (right) of Irish Home Care, Naas was named as Nurse of the Year. Daria is pictured with Joseph Musgrave, CEO, HCCI with Rose Mary Sweeny, Executive Vice Dean of Education at Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI, award sponsor at 2024 HCCI Home Care Awards in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford last week
A KILDARE nurse has been recognised for her exceptional work and commitment and has been named Nurse of the Year.
Naas’s Daria Dobrzynska of Irish Home Carer received the award at the 2024 Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI) Home Care awards, supported by Gallagher.
The HCCI Nurse of the Year awards someone who shows exceptional abilities in the care of their clients and works to meet not just the medical/physical side of their care but also the mental and emotional well-being of clients. The winner should demonstrate how nursing skills integrate and support social/home care.
A panel of independent judges – TV presenter & designer, Brendan Courtney; Professor Mark White, Executive Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, RCSI; Katie Sloan, CEO, Leading Age, USA; Valerie Cox, journalist and author; Gerard Chimbganda, CEO of Good People; Caitriona Heffernan, National Clinical Innovation Lead, HSE and Tom O’Callaghan, CEO of iHeed chose Daria as the winner.
Professor Mark White, Executive Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, RCSI, award sponsor and judge, said: “Daria clearly deserves this award because of her exceptional work and commitment to involving other agencies and the community in the care of her clients.
“Daria goes above and beyond the expected norm and demonstrates ‘thinking outside of the box’, innovation and leadership. Her dedication has such a positive impact on her clients’ quality of life and wellbeing.”
Joseph Musgrave, CEO, HCCI which is the representative body for home care providers and advocates for home care services to be made available to all on a statutory basis, added: “Daria’s commitment and work ethic is truly inspirational, and I hope she recognises the hugely positive impact she has on her clients and their families. Sincere congratulations to Daria on her well-deserved recognition.”
Mr Musgrave continued: “I would like to sincerely thank our event sponsor Gallagher whose support made this ceremony possible, as well as Leading Healthcare Providers Skillnet, Spry Finance, Bank of Ireland, the Access Group, RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and Good People for their sponsorship of individual awards. We are also very grateful to our independent judges for their time and expertise.”
