Meet the Waterside Court Care Home Team
From 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:
Clemence Heriman
Hello, my name is Clem, and I am the Home Manager here at the luxury residential care home, Waterside Court in Wallingford. Welcome to our website and beautiful home!
As a Senior General Manager and Registered Nurse, I have been able to mentor, develop and share my skill set to enhance the lives of the people we look after, and those I work with at Barchester Healthcare across Oxfordshire,
I am passionate about the lives of our older generation and believe we learn from our residents every day. We encourage each of our residents to live life to the full and remain part of the local community.
At Waterside Court we encourage independent living, offering support and continued friendships and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on the dementia care we deliver proving that people really can live well with dementia.
We are a pivotal part of our local community hosting events and functions for all to enjoy. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you and your loved one. My door is always open; please come and join me for a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake whenever you’re passing.
Emad Abu Alrus
My name is EMAD and I work as a Head Chef with over 17 years of experience in the culinary world. I am passionate about creating diverse and innovative dishes, always focusing on using the freshest ingredients to satisfy all tastes. My goal is to offer a unique dining experience that blends traditional flavours with modern touches. Throughout my career, I have successfully led kitchen teams, fostering their skills and inspiring them to be creative and excel. I believe that food is a universal language, and I love sharing my passion and love for cooking with our esteemed guests.
Janice Seastram
Hi, my name is Janice. After 18 years in NHS I decided to have a change and joining Waterside Court has been a breath of fresh air which has allowed me to fully embrace my passion for care. I am the first person people see when entering the home and will always welcome everyone with a smile.
Kathryn Callinan
Hi my name is Kathryn. I am the care community lead who enjoys enriching and celebrating lives of our residents. I have over 20 years’ experience in care and am extremely passionate about caring for our resident and to make a positive impact on their lives and their loved ones. I am really excited to support our residents and their families. I’m a bubbly, cheerful person and love to see our resident’s smile.
Ancy Gain
Hi, my name is Ancy. I am a Senior Care Assistant, I began my journey in August 2022 as a Care Assistant in a sister home of Barchester. Working with elderly residents is immensely rewarding and I am supported in pursuing a career growth to enhance their quality of care and lifestyle. With my dedicated team, we consistently maintain high standards, ensuring residents receive exceptional care and quality of life.
Ashline Blessiy
Hi, my name is Ashline and I began my role as a senior carer at Waterside Court Care home in 2022 after moving from India, where I completed my bachelor in nursing studies. The best part of my role is I enjoy my work, especially the meaningful conversations I have with our residents which makes a difference in their day. I value the opportunity to learn from their life experiences.
Blerta Cesula
Hi, my name is Blerta. I am care assistant here at Waterside Court Care Home. I joined the team in February 2024. I absolutely love my role and I’m passionate about providing care and supporting our lovely residents. Every day is different and our life enrichment program brings out my creative side which I share with everyone.
Sue Worthy
Hello, my name is Sue and I'm one of the kitchen assistants here at Waterside Court. Having worked in catering from the age of 14-years old, I'm very passionate about providing the best of care at mealtimes, it's a pleasure to ensure our residents enjoy the whole experience. I love getting to know our residents particularly over supper when they have time to chat before relaxing for the evening.
Oksana Pelykh
Hello, my name is Oksana. I came from Ukraine. I have been working at Waterside Court Care for a year now. My role here enables me to express my passion for organizing and tidiness. I love to see our residents smartly dressed and provide the best quality of care to all the residents.
Lottie
A 4 year old German Shepherd colour black tan has been a therapy dog for 3 months. She has lovely calm nature and loves visiting residents.
She greets them with a kiss when asked to go, or she sits by them and loves stroked. It appears that Lottie has a great understanding and empathy with people’s situations.
