Meet Care Co-ordinator – Holly
Holly is one of three Care Co-ordinators at Birchwood Care Services and enjoys being part of a small team.
She has worked for Birchwood Care for nearly four years alongside fellow co-ordinator, Beth. Most days Holly is in the office, but when she does go out in the community she says, “it is lovely to put faces to names and to see how cheerful some of the clients are”.
Making people happy is what inspires Holly, who says that no day at work is the same. “I’d say a typical day is busy and stressful, however, we do always laugh and joke! I have the most supportive team here at Birchwood,” said Holly.
Covid has given the team some challenges but Holly says that she and the team have carried on as normally as they can. When she is not at work Holly enjoys a tasty curry and spending time with her pets; a cat called Chase and a hamster called Diablo.
If you’re thinking of arranging care for a loved one or friend, please complete our online enquiry form, call us on 01892 863710 or email us at careservices@birchwoodhouse.org.uk.
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