Meet the West Abbey Care Home Team

Hello my name is Helen and I am the Deputy Manager here at West Abbey. I joined this home 25 years ago and has loved every minute. My passion is ensuring every resident is treated with dignity, respect and receives excellent person-centred care. I am very proud to be part of the team here at West Abbey.

Hi I’m Dani, I have worked for Barchester since 2005 and I am happy to be a part of an amazing team that delivers the highest level of care to those they support.

In my free time I like football, running and music.

Hello, my name is Jeremy and I am the Unit Manager for the Ground Floor Community here at West Abbey. I love my role and look forward to welcoming you to West Abbey. Nothing fulfils me more than putting a smile on a residents face. Being a nurse brings me so much joy. My passion is delivering first class nursing ensuring everyone receives the high standard of care. 

Hello! My name is Holly and I am happy to introduce myself as the Head of the Lyde Community here at West Abbey which specialises in dementia care. Having recently joined the team I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the relatives and residents, it is such a great environment. I have been working within the nursing industry for near on 10 years now including other care homes and a part of the district nursing teams. In my spare time I enjoy keeping active and taking part in adventurous activities!

Hello my name is Melony, I am the Admin Manager here at West Abbey.  I feel very privileged to be a part of the team and making a difference in our resident’s life.  No day is the same here, which I absolutely love! I will often be one of the first faces that you'll see here, so I look forward to welcoming you into our wonderful home.

Hi, I'm Nikki and I originally came to work at West Abbey in 2018 and have worked in various roles supporting our residents.

What I enjoy about my job is that no two days are the same and most of all, I thoroughly enjoy everyday activities with the residents including 1-2-1 room visits all the way to professional singers visiting us. A firm favourite of mine and the residents at West Abbey is using our mini-bus weekly and visiting local nature hot spots! I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Hi my name is Andy, I have worked in catering for 15 years and have been here at West Abbey for over 10 years. I am a Level 3 Qualified Production Chef and take delight in cooking and providing good food for my residents, colleagues and family during my days off!

Hi, I’m Louis. I have been working at West Abbey since 2007. I really ensure the home is presented to the highest standard and support residents with any personalisations to their rooms. In my spare time, I enjoy sightseeing and most of all my PlayStation.

I've been working at West Abbey since 2019, and stepped up to the role of Head Housekeeper in 2020.

I am originally from Fiji, a small island in the south Pacific Ocean, and I am a mother of 4. I am a very family-oriented type of person.

One thing that I love about working at West Abbey is that I get to socialise with people, so the highlights of my day are being able to talk to all the residents living within the home.

Outside of work, my favourite things to do are outdoor activities with my family and friends out in the sunshine!

I joined Barchester Healthcare, West Abbey in October 2008 and my role has changed since then and my responsibilities are various – no two days are ever the same, which is what I most enjoy about my job. My hobbies include gardening, baking, crochet, and I especially love spending time making precious memories with my two grandchildren when I’m at leisure.

Hello, I'm Ryan and I joined West Abbey in 2018 in Hotel Services team where I was nominated 2 years running in the Barchester Care Awards by residents and their families. I moved to Activities in June 2021 which suits my outgoing personality. The team call me the 'IT hero' as I'm always able to resolve the connection issues with our virtual events and our computer / tablets!  

I joined Barchester Healthcare West Abbey in 2014 as a Healthcare Assistant, and have progressed to Care Practitioner. In my first role, I most enjoyed a hands on approach delivering care and support to our residents. I decided to further my career for a more in depth understanding about care planning, administering medication and supporting colleagues, to ensure we deliver person-centred care to all of our residents and in particular, enjoy my additional responsibility as a ‘Dementia Champion’ and most passionate regarding delivering care with dignity.

Hello my name is Kristen and I proud to say I am a Care Assistant here at West Abbey.  I love helping our residents with all their needs and making everything a little easier for each and everyone of them.

Hello, my name is Michaela and I am proud to say I have recently joined the team at West Abbey in the activities team. I have a wealth of activities experience and enjoy arts and crafts in my spare time. I look forward to welcoming you to West Abbey Care Centre.

After qualifying as a physiotherapist in 1987, Kevin moved to Canada to work for 2 years. Upon returning, Kevin worked in the NHS for several years before starting his own practice.

Kevin specialises in musculoskeletal conditions and care of the elderly and has taught courses to physiotherapists all over the world. Kevin has been working with us here since 2006.