Meet the Braeburn Lodge Care Home Team
Our trained team of professionals work together to create the best possible experience for those living in the home, striving to deliver excellent care services in a warm, homely environment. You can find out more about some of our wonderful staff members below:
Jane Lee
Hi, my name is Jane, and I am the General Manager here at Braeburn Lodge. Welcome to our website!
I have been working in different roles since the home opened in 2014 and, more recently, as the Deputy Manager and then as Acting General Manager. I am looking forward to supporting the team to deliver the very best care and life enrichment to all our residents.
We have built a very strong community engagement team at the home and have fantastic local support, which has enabled the home to establish robust community connections.
Braeburn Lodge is a beautiful home with a kind and friendly staff team. We are looking forward to welcoming new residents and visitors to the home so they can experience a warm and friendly welcome.
Suzanne Reynolds
Hi, I am Suzanne, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Braeburn Lodge. Please feel free to come and say hi to me.
Jane Prentice
Hi, my name is Jane, and I am a Senior Nurse here at Braeburn Lodge.
Karen Stratton
I am a registered nurse and I also have an ENB teaching qualification. I have always worked in the health and social care since qualifying as a nurse. I have held varied positions during my career, includingSenior Nurse, Registered Manager and, most recently, Clinical Lead. I have worked for Barchester since 2018.
Ewa Chmiel
Hi, my name is Ewa, and I am a Nurse here at Braeburn Lodge.
Debbie Hanton
Debbie started as a Senior Carer and has progressed to Team Leader for her fantastic team spirit and commitment to the residents.
Francesca Marini
My name is Francesca and I am the Home Administrator at Braeburn Lodge. I have been working in the care sector since I was sixteen years old. I started my journey from Domiciliary Care before moving onto Nursing homes.
I love traveling and have visited several places over the years. I still have a bucket list of places I would like to visit, especially Cape Verde.
Dee Tugluer
My name is Dee Tugluer and I am the Activities Coordinator for Braeburn Lodge. I have been working in the care sector for almost a year and half. Prior to my job in the home I worked in the design sector and marketing for over twenty years. I also took a short break from my career to take care of my children and did so some volunteer work for my local community, schools and charities.
I really enjoy working for Braeburn as I have built a good relationship with all our residents. I love to make everyone feel happy and content, and get excited to plan and implement a beneficial Life Enrichment programme for our home.
Marcin Szpak
I have been part of the Marriott House team since April 2022 and it’s a pleasure to cook for our wonderful residents and team. Inspired by my Mum’s homemade cooking, I started my career as a Chef at the age of 18. I enjoy the challenges of this career and I ensure a person-centred approach to all of our residents, taking care to prepare home-comfort food to their individual needs and preferences.
Phillip Reeves
I joined Braeburn Lodge in late 2021, I have over 20 years of maintenance experience in the care sector and hospitality. I have great pride in providing an excellent service for all the residents with their maintenance requirements. I find my role within the company very rewarding!
Philip Reeves
My name is Phil and I have been Head of Maintenance since 2021 here at Braeburn Lodge. I take great pride and pleasure in helping our residents
Feel comfortable in their home. I ensure that all my Health and Safety aspects of the home are kept up to Barchester’s High Standards, and that all maintenance requests are acted on promptly.
I always take time to talk and listen to our residents, to make sure they have everything they need to be happy within the home and gardens. I thoroughly enjoy working for Braeburn Lodge and Barchester as I regard them as my extended family.
Emma Pearson
My name is Emma and I am have been a Care Practitioner for two years at Braeburn Lodge. I really enjoy working in care as I love to fulfil the needs
And wishes of my residents on a daily basis. It makes me feel so happy to see them all content. I also love the relationship I have with my colleagues as We work really well as a team, and try to support each no matter what the challenge is.
I also love animals very much and have two cats which I adore. I have often brought my Cat Fudge into the home as a special treat
Philippa Lincoln
My name is Philippa and I am a Senior Health Care Assistant here at Braeburn Lodge. I chose to work in Care after a very different career
because I wanted to make a tangible difference to people’s lives.
Richard Wisdom
My name is Richard and I am a Health Care Assistant at Braeburn Lodge. I enjoy working in the home as I am a very caring person, and I like to be able to show that when doing my job.
I am a caring family man and have just welcomed my beautiful 3rd child. When I have free time I love to play computer games and I am pretty good at it too.
Yasmine Dawson
I have worked at Braeburn Lodge since 2015. I started working as a carer and the activities side of the role really appealed to me. We organise a variety of activities to suit everybody’s preferences and abilities. I enjoy working at Braeburn and making a difference to the residents’ lives.
Simon Waugh
My name is Simon and I am the 2nd Chef here at Braeburn Lodge. I started off as a chef at the young age of seventeen and worked in restaurants for almost twenty years. I chose to change the direction of my career after taking a little break. I definitely find it a little more challenging and exciting working for the care sector.
Outside of work I am a big football fan, and like to attend music festivals and live concerts. I also like to do a little bit of DJing in my spare time.
