Kildare woman shortlisted for Home Carer of the Year
Fiona McCrea from who was announced as finalist in Right at Home's Carer of the Year Awards 2025 Photo: Gareth Chaney
A KILDARE woman has been announced the regional winner as home carer of the year.
Fiona McCrea from Newbridge has been announced as the Kildare/Laois 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.
Fiona 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.
Louise Wine, Care Manager of Right at Home Kildare/Laois, said: “Fiona is a true credit to herself and to the Right at Home Kildare/Laois team.
"She is deeply valued by the adults and seniors she supports every day, and her kindness, reliability, and professionalism never go unnoticed. Fiona sets a wonderful example for her colleagues, and we are incredibly proud of the high standard of care she provides.”
She added: “At Right at Home, we pride ourselves on selecting carers who bring not only skill but genuine compassion to their work.
"From the moment Fiona joined our team, it was clear she was an exceptional."
Reacting to the news, Fiona said: “I am delighted to be nominated for this award. I feel fortunate to work with such supportive colleagues at Right at Home Kildare/Laois, and this recognition is really a reflection of the care and teamwork we deliver every day. It’s an honour to represent my community and to celebrate the important work of carers across the country.”
The national winner of Right at Home’s Carer of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony in Kildare on 17 October. Right at Home has eight offices across Ireland including Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Galway, Mayo/Roscommon and Cork.
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. For more information visit www.rightathome.ie/.
