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When it comes to delivering great care, we literally have a Care Assistant who is a real ‘Blessing’.

We are referring to Blessing Chikanda, who has quickly become a hit with his customers (and fellow staff) after arriving from Zimbabwe on the overseas sponsorship programme.

Blessing started working at Caremark Mansfield & Ashfield in 2023 and it soon became clear that he was a natural when it comes to care.

This was despite having to adapt to life living in a new country, with a completely different culture and very different weather!

Blessing, who was recently a finalist in the Best Newcomer category of the Nottinghamshire County Council Proud to Care Awards, says: “It was a little overwhelming at first, but I had some great staff during my shadowing and that really helped.

“Caremark is a great company to work for and they have some lovely clients with whom I have been able to develop nice relationships with.

“I have found care to be such a rewarding experience, and I have been humbled about how people perceive me.

“Being able to help people with things many take for granted but which make a huge difference to them is amazing.

“I always set out to make sure my customers are happy and if I leave them with a smile on their face, then I know I have done my job.”

When he is not at work, Blessing enjoys watching Manchester United and socialising with his friends.

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