Meet the Emily Jackson House Care Home Team
From nurses and carers to chefs and housekeepers, staff in our home are here to deliver high quality care and services to those we support. Check below to meet some of the friendly faces you are likely to see when visiting our home:
Robert Dura-May
Hi, my name is Robert, and I am the General Manager here at Emily Jackson House.
I joined Barchester Healthcare as I was looking to use my life skills to enhance both the life of residents and team members. I liked the values and description of Barchester as a care provider.
I really enjoy the daily challenges, team recruitment and always pushing and exceeding performance where I can. I also enjoy adding value, enhancing care and giving elder life purpose to enable residents to engage in a fulfilled life.
I am passionate about delivering the levels and standards of care that I would expect for my own parents, who are sadly no longer with us. If I had known about Barchester when my own parents required care, my family would have not experienced such pain and anxiety, this is why I chose Barchester to ensure that other families do not, where possible, have to endure what I have experienced in the past.
I have over 25 years’ experience in the NHS, Private and Public business and have worked in the care sector with children, young adults, adults with acquired brain injury and the last 10 years in Elderly Care.
I have recently studied with Open University to ensure decisions made at the home reflect best practice in providing a safe community.
Making a difference to people's lives throughout my career has been my biggest achievement. I strive to continually develop which ensures that the individuals I care for experience the very best care and life enrichment in later life.
Every day is an achievement, delivering and pushing the levels of care to exceed the expectations of Barchester and myself.
Carlo Garchitorena
My name is Carlo Garchitorena
I am from Tunbridge Wells, Kent and born and raised in the Philippines.
I am a Deputy Manager at Emily Jackson Care home in Sevenoaks
I started employment at the home in October 2023.
I enjoy the role as I am able to learn about the other sides of the care sector, i.e., managing staff, managing expectations and building good relationships with families and other health professionals.
Every day is different and varied and I get happiness from being able to make a difference by feedback from family and staff about the good things we were able to accomplish be it big and life-changing to the small stuff like bringing smiles to people.
I am supported in my development with Barchester with a clear career pathway. I hope to be able to live up to the standards that Barchester requires me to and hope someday to be competent enough to manage my own home.
Rosemarie Maliglig
Hi, My name is Rose and I am a Unit Manager here at Emily Jackson House. I am a qualified nurse and I love caring for our residents here. I am very passionate about my role and it is wonderful working in such a luxury environment.
Reagan Osei
My name is Reagan Osei. I am originally from Ghana now living and working in the UK
I am a Unit Nurse Manager. I started at the home in February 2023
I enjoy the role as I am able to support my residents with the knowledge and skills I have.
Every day is different and varied and I get happiness from being able to make a difference by a positive impact
I am supported in my development with Barchester with a clear career pathway that supports my ongoing learning and continuous improvement to better the service I provide my patients and residents.
Lorenda Lovan-Dogbey
Hello, my name is Lorenda, I am a Registered Nurse here at Emily Jackson Care home in Sevenoaks, and I have worked here since April 2023. I am originally from Ghana.
I enjoy the role as I am able to Support the residents and patients that I care for with love and affection with their daily needs and also with life enrichment, well being and individualised care to enhance daily life whilst in care.
Every day is different and varied and I get happiness from being able to make a difference by Putting a smile on Residents faces, making them happy and contented.
I am supported in my development with Barchester with a clear career pathway that supports my personal growth and continuous learning.
Paula McGill
Hi, My name is Paula and I am the Lead Activities Coordinator here at Emily Jackson House. I absolutely love supporting our residents to take part in meaningful activities and delivering a person centred activity program.
Sofianne Matouk
I have many years of experience in 5 star restaurants and hotels and I want to bring this experience to Emily Jackson House to ensure our residents consistently enjoy the quality and the taste of food that they truly deserve.
I am passionate about what I do and I am always prepared to go over and above of what's expected of me.
Graz Kwiakowtska
I am highly dedicated and a reliable carer with a strong record of elderly healthcare experience and a strong attention to detail. I am an adept multitasker and I am passionate about what I do. I am dedicated and conscientious and support and encouragement are my number one priorities when dealing with a variety of residents with a vast range of needs. I am compassionate and my resident approach encourages trust and ensures that resident's dignity is maintained at all times.
Henry Okeawolam
I'm Henry and I am a Care Assistant here at Emily Jackson House. I have had the pleasure of working here since August 2022.
I was born in Nigeria and I now live in Sidcup, Kent, with my wife and our 3 Children.
My aim every day at work at Emily Jackson care home is to put smiles on my residents faces, working with a good strong team and having an organisation that is structured and can develop me is important as I am driven to succeed and work to learn the industry and grow with that learning.
My hobbies are watching movies, reading news and playing football
My future goals are having more responsibilities, being able to develop in my chosen career, visiting more countries and bringing my family to live with me in the United Kingdom.
Barchester will help develop my career with more training, perhaps Promotion, exposure to different management departments with an identified mentor, in a conducive supportive work place environment.
