A care worker has said it is "nothing short of an honour" to be shortlisted for a national award.

Mira Lazovic, head housekeeper at The Chorleywood Beaumont Barchester Healthcare, has been named as a finalist in the Care Housekeeper of the Year category at the National Care Awards 2024.

The awards celebrate excellence across the care sector and aim to promote best practices within both the home care and care home sectors.

As a finalist, Ms Lazovic has been invited to the awards gala ceremony in London in November.

She said: "I wasn’t expecting to be shortlisted for this award but I am so pleased, and proud. It’s wonderful to be recognised by my team and peers, it is nothing short of an honour."

General manager, Razvan Nica, said: "This is an amazing achievement, and the staff, residents and local community are supporting Mira wholeheartedly.

Ms Lazovic celebrates with fellow care workers Ms Lazovic celebrates with fellow care workers

"It is so important that we recognise outstanding excellence.

"There isn’t a more worthy winner, and we’re really excited for the National Care Awards ceremony and will be cheering Mira on."

She will attend an awards gala ceremony in London in NovemberShe will attend an awards gala ceremony in London in November (Image: NQ)

The Chorleywood care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, and provides residential, nursing and dementia care for residents.