Meet the The Cedars Care Home Team

My name is Michelle. I started my nursing career slightly later in life. I studied at Bournemouth University and after qualifying went to work in Bournemouth Hospital on the stroke unit. I became a specialist stroke assessor nurse before stepping out into nursing homes. I have progressed from a senior nurse, to deputy, to clinical manager and general manager before joining Barchester. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of nursing and love that you are helping someone at their most vulnerable have the most fulfilling life possible whilst supporting all of their needs where they require it. I am especially passionate about end-of-life care and ensuring that the person and their family have the support and comfort that they require at what can be a very upsetting and distressing time for all.

Hello, my name is James and I am the Clinical Lead here at the Cedars. I qualified as a nurse in 2023 and previous to this, I have 8 years’ experience in nursing homes starting as a health care assistant and working my way up to where I am now.  My last role was as a deputy manager and I took this role to spend more quality time with the residents which is what I love about this role.

My passion is to deliver person-centred and quality clinical interventions and care to the people I look after, in order for them to feel empowered and valued as a part of our community at the Cedars.

My hobbies and interests are socialising with close friends and family, spending time outside and travelling as much as I can to enjoy what life has to offer.

I qualified as a nurse in 2004 and have worked in the care sector ever since.  I joined the Cedars in spring 2024.  I really enjoy my work caring for the elderly.  I get enormous job satisfaction from knowing that I have helped our residents and made a difference.

My hobbies outside of work include sports but cricket in particular.

Hi,  I have been working in administration for over 10 years. I joined Cedars as an Administration Assistant in February 2022, and progressed to Administrator in July 2022, where I now lead a team of 3 lovely ladies. I am thoroughly enjoying leading such a strong team. Tasks related to administration are often important to keeping a business running efficiently. So, having the responsibility to complete tasks on time and in a quality manner without much oversight is crucial and really rewarding for me personally. Being in administration has many other benefits - I interact on a daily basis with residents, families, staff and the local community which can be really fun.

In my spare time I love looking after my menagerie of animals, horse riding, and mostly just being outdoors! I also love spending quality time with my two children, who like to keep me on my toes!

My name is Angela Cawsey and I am 60 years young.  I have lived locally to Cedars since 2011, firstly in Downton and more recently in Alderbury.  In the past I have worked with mature people in their homes, and adults with learning difficulties in a number of settings.   During lockdown I ran daily zoom sessions for wellbeing, including bingo and quizzes.

I enjoy spending time with people and helping them smile, whether on a one-to-one basis or in groups.  When my children were young I volunteered as a helper at Boys Brigade and St John’s Ambulance which was very rewarding.

Other jobs I have enjoyed include, selling computers, an IT and Management Trainer, HR and Business Manager and my personal favourite, being Grandma to 8 grandchildren.  I love music, craft, the outdoors and animals. 

Hi, I am Head Chef here at The Cedars.  I have been in the hospitality industry for longer than I can remember!  I am now using my experience and skills to provide nutritious, healthy and exciting food tailored for our residents.

We work with fresh seasonal foods and create menus based on our residents likes and dislikes to ensure a varied diet.

Lee joined the Cedars in September 2015. He carries out a wide range of duties to ensure our home is safe and secure. He also enjoys a chat with our lovely residents at any opportunity.

Hi, I joined The Cedars in April 2020. I enjoy leading the Housekeeping/Laundry team and have an energetic and enthusiastic team, we work closely together, 7 days a week, to keep The Cedars clean, fresh and tidy and ensure it is a lovely Home to be enjoyed by all our lovely residents. I'm grateful for the opportunity to engage every day with our residents and their families. I am also the 'Speak Up' champion for the home. I support staff to 'Speak Up' if they feel they are unable to in other ways, to help protect resident safety and quality of care.

Hello, I am an Administration Assistant here at The Cedars. Since October 2022 I have enjoyed working within the Admin team helping our residents and their families. I moved to the local area recently and enjoy exploring the local countryside with my dog, Wilfred. I also enjoy DIY, sewing and gardening.

I am part of the Administration team here at The Cedars. I will likely be the first person you see as you enter our home, I look forward to warmly welcoming you.

I thoroughly enjoy my job role, it is an excellent opportunity to use my skills whilst supporting the residents and staff in our beautiful home. 

Hello, I have been working at Cedars since 2007 as a care assistant. I feel a sense of great achievement knowing that I have helped others to get the most out of their day. I believe in strong, family values and will always help my residents remain close to their loved ones.

In my spare time I enjoy grey hound racing.

I joined the Cedars in August 2022.  I really love working as a part of a friendly team and supporting the residents.  In my spare time I can be found shopping or spending time with my family.

I joined the Cedars in Autumn 2022.  I really love working with the residents and making them laugh.  I like to ensure everyone is really well cared for and well presented every day.

When I am not at work I go to the gym three times a week and walking with daughter.  We love spending time together.

Helen joined The Cedars in 2003.  She is kind, caring and enthusiastic. She works as part of the Hospitality team as a hostess, she is dedicated to maintaining a positive, supportive and enjoyable dining experience for our residents at Cedars.

Aaron has worked in the care industry since 2013, he has worked as a care assistant and in catering as he found he had a passion for cooking food and promoting peoples’ well-being.

In his spare time, Aaron likes to spend time with his partner and children. They enjoy going out when the weather is nice and relaxing together as a family.

Hi, I have worked for Barchester as a Care Assistant since 2019 and joined the friendly care team at the Cedars in the summer of 2021. I enjoy being a Carer as I like helping others and feel a huge sense of satisfaction when I go home at the end of the day.

When at home I enjoy knitting and walking.

Hello, I have been part of the Cedars care team for 17 years. I wouldn't work anywhere else. I love my job and wouldn't change it for the world. It's very rewarding and I love befriending the residents and hearing all their stories. 

In my spare time I like relaxing at home and going for walks with my dogs.

Hello. I started working for Cedars at the beginning of 2019. I have been caring for the elderly community since I was 16 years old and decided to pursue a career in Cedars where I became a Senior Care Assistant. I am also part of the Activities team. I love learning about dementia and how I can benefit those diagnosed and this led to me being a trained  Dementia champion for the home. 

I implement many different ideas, improving the quality of care for our residents. My focus is inclusion and making sure all residents are included in everything, not only to enable them to feel independent and purposeful but also so that they are not inadvertently excluded by others.

When I am not at work I enjoy Arts and Crafts, Vintage/Antique Fairs, Indian head massage and Reiki.

Hi, My name is Sarah and I joined Cedars in 2021 as a housekeeping Assistant. I love cleaning but I also enjoy listening to the interesting stories of the residents and getting to know them and their families.

I am one of the Dementia Champions for the home. My specialist Dementia training enables me to make a difference every day with my knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for our residents living in our memory lane community. 

I have an allotment so when I am not working I am busy with my vegetables and enjoy spending quality time with my daughter.

I am part of the Housekeeping team. We take pride in making Cedars a clean, tidy, cosy and welcoming environment for residents and their families. I know the residents well and enjoy daily, fun and friendly chats. I'm always smiling and thoroughly enjoy my work.