Meet the Oak Grange Care Home Team

Hi, my name is Ali and I am the Deputy Home Manager here at Oak Grange. I bring to the team many years’ experience ensuring high standards of care is delivered to our residents.  We work together as a team and I work closely with the homes General Manager.

My name is Katharina, and I am a Head of Memory Lane at Oak Grange.

I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2000 having wanted to be a nurse since I got my first nurses dress up outfit aged 4.  I worked in the NHS for 17 years, initially working in Orthopaedics before moving to Oncology where I specialised in Chemotherapy and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy.

I moved to the Care Home sector and became part of the Barchester team in 2017.  The thing I love most about this role is that we really get to know our relatives and their loved ones, which allows us to give a high standard of care that works for them. 

I am passionate about ensuring all our residents receive care that is tailored to their needs and am currently working towards my MSc Advancing Care Home Practice with a focus on Person Centred Care.

Hi, my name is Felma and I am one of the team of nurses here at Oak Grange.   I look after our residents on the Memory Lane Nursing community and enjoy my job very much.   I work within a wonderful team and like to encourage cooperation and good communication.  I strive to create an atmosphere that feels welcoming for everybody.

Hi, I’m Cath, the Community lead for The Terraced Community here at Oak Grange

My passion is for excellent dementia care, I have spent most of my caring career supporting those living with Dementia.

My role is to ensure that our residents feel safe, secure and loved and their families are reassured knowing their loved ones are well cared for.

My team and I work hard to promote our residents independence in a safe homely environment.

We are always here for a coffee and a chat and I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Hi, My name is Roni and I am the Lead Activities coordinator here at Oak Grange, the wellbeing and happiness of each resident are at the forefront of everything we do, and I am committed to upholding these values as your activities coordinator.

Having worked in various care settings and possessing a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. I bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the role. My primary objective is to create a vibrant and engaging activities programme that caters to the unique interests, abilities and preferences of each resident.

Together, we will embark on a journey of discovery, enjoyment and companionship. From engaging social events and group outings to stimulating cognitive exercises and creative pursuits, our goal is to ensure that there is always something for everyone to look forward to. Furthermore, I am here not only as an Activities coordinator but also as a friend and confidant, I encourage open communication, suggestions, and feedback from each resident and their families.

I have worked at Oak Grange since 2020, my team provide a high standard of cuisine for our residents and believe mealtimes are a special time for our residents to socialise and have some fun, I enjoy talking to the residents every day to ensure I am up to date with their preferences.

Hello, my name is Szliard, but I like to be called Sid. I joined Oak Grange in 2017 as the home's gardener and maintenance assistant before moving to the role of maintenance manager in July 2019. During this period outside of work, I successfully completed a BA Hons Business degree, and have now started a Master’s in Human Resource Management.

Maintenance is paramount when it comes to our residents, relatives and colleagues, and my role is to keep the home environment to the highest standards possible, ultimately creating a safe and warm place for our residents to live and my colleagues to work.

I also manage and deal with contractors, keeping records up-to-date for our audits.  

I have worked at Oak Grange since 2020, I love spending time with the residents especially when they want to help me with the domestic duties, myself and my team work hard every day to ensure the residents environment is clean, tidy and a relaxed space for them to socialise.

Hello, my name is Becca and I am the Administration Assistant at Oak Grange, I will likely be one of the first faces you see when you arrive at the home and you’ll always receive a cheery smile and a warm welcome.

I have been part of the team since 2022, when I joined as a part time General Assistant whilst studying my A Levels. I have worked in most departments so have knowledge from all perspectives and I am able to share this with potential families / residents when they visit.

In September 2023 I was delighted to be appointed as Admin Assistant and the opportunity to continue my education in Business Studies, NVQ Level 3. I feel valued and part of the team and love that I can grow and develop in such a wonderful nurturing environment.

Hello, my name is Julie and I have been working as a Care Practitioner since 2018 but have worked with Barchester since 2015.   I work primarily on the nursing units, supporting our nursing staff and looking after our wonderful residents.  I love working alongside the team at Oak Grange and am always here for relatives to help and support them in any way I can. 

Hello my name is Nick and I have been working here at Oak Grange since 2020. I started as a kitchen assistant and with hard work and dedication have progressed to second chef, recently passing my NVQ production chef level two. The best part of my job is seeing residents happy and enjoying the food we serve. Being part of the team here is very rewarding.

I am married to Alison who also works here at Oak Grange and have been for 27 years, when not at work I like to spend time in the garden keeping it looking nice.

Calm and friendly with a tail that never stops wagging.

Overall therapy dogs plays a significant role in promoting the overall well-being of residents. Their unconditional love and companionship provide a meaningful difference to the lives of those they interact with, enhancing the quality of life for everyone involved.