RESIDENTS and staff at Vecta House in Newport applauded as senior care assistant Macrina Pascua was named employee of the month.

The award was recognition for her tireless efforts to ensure all residents had their needs met. In addition to her own work, she has acted as a mentor to a number of new staff.

Macrina was nominated by colleagues who felt she deserved extra recognition for the indefatigable work she does every day.

She was congratulated by the home’s general manager, Nichola Shepherd, for the achievement, and was presented with a £25 voucher as a special thank you.

Nichola Shepherd said: “I’m delighted to have such a caring and talented individual working as part of our team and I hope this employee of the month award goes some way towards showing how much Mac’s hard work is valued.”