Dementia team

2I have worked within the care industry for over 25 years; I started out as a carer looking after people with learning difficulties and sensory impairments. Now my focus is on the delivery of high-quality care and support to all residents in Barchester's care homes and hospitals. I have worked in and managed many different types of care services including a home for people recovering from drug and alcohol dependency, a care home for deaf blind people, as well as various residential services for the elderly. I have always returned to my passion and that is the care of people living with dementia. I have a couple of family members living with dementia so I feel I have a good understanding of the sort of pressures faced by families and carers. I have been working as a dementia care specialist for several years and I really enjoy supporting our homes to offer the highest possible specialist dementia care for our residents/their families and the staff teams. 

I have worked within care industry for just over 25years; I started out as a carer looking after people with learning disabilities and sensory impairments. I have worked in and managed many different types of care services including a home for people recovering from drug and alcohol dependency, a care home for deaf blind people, as well as various residential services for the elderly. I have always returned to my passion and that is the care of people living with dementia. I have a couple of family members living with dementia so I feel I have a good understanding of the sort of pressures faced by families and carers. I have been working as a dementia care specialist for several years and I really enjoy supporting our homes to offer the highest possible specialist dementia care for our residents/their families and the staff teams.

I have worked with people living with dementia since the age of 16 as a care assistant.  Finding a passion for this area of specialty I qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 2007 and later completed a Master’s of Science degree in Dementia Care, in 2012.  I have worked in a number of roles in the private sector, including, Nurse, Head of Unit, Deputy and General Manager.  Over the last few years however, I have worked as a consultant/specialist in the area and worked in Brisbane, Australia for nearly two years. Wherever it may be in the world, I will always have a strong desire to help improve care standards and the lives of those affected by dementia.

I'm Jacky and I love working in the care industry.  Being able to help our residents to live well everyday is a privilege and I really enjoy being able to help keep people as independent as possible with support for there needs.  As Dementia Champion I work a lot on our memory lane supporting our residents living with dementia and their families.  I am an advocate for ensuring people live well with dementia and work with new team members to follow this same ethos. 

 My Name is Pippa and I have worked at Shawford Springs since it opened in March 2023. I am a senior carer and I am passionate about resident inclusion, enabling our residents to feel independent and purposeful. I enjoy ensuring residents continue with their hobbies and interests and also discover new ones. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with me family and my two French Bull dogs Frank and Vinnie 

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.

Hello, My name is Sylvia and I have over nine years experience in the care sector including five years in community care.  I'm very much looking forward to making all of our residents experience here at Shawford Springs a happy one  When I'm not working I enjoy dancing to keep me fit and happy

Hello, My name is Patsy and I am from beautiful South America, Lima Peru, the home of Paddington Bear.  My husband is English, and we have a son and a Golden Retriever called Sienna, I relocated to the UK from Peru 23 years ago, I now live locally very close to Shawford Springs    I am a people person, compassionate and caring having cared for, and nursed my Grandmother in her later years. I wanted to bring happiness to peoples lives and searched for a long time for the best environment to enable me to achieve this, and this is the path that lead me to Shawford Springs.  In my spare time I love to cook, and dance - Sometimes at the same time! I also enjoy running to music.

Hello, my name is Cristian I am originally from Romania I qualified as Nurse (RGN) in 2002. I have held different nursing positions at Mount Tryon, commencing on nights, then as lead nurse on days and now have the privilege of working on our "Memory Lane" unit as the Head of Unit. I enjoy working at Mount Tryon and consider them my second Family.  The shortest distance between two people is a smile. Leadership is taking people by the hand without holding and letting go without letting them fall.

Hello, I'm Rachel, and I feel incredibly grateful to be working as an activities assistant at Snowdrop Place. As a part of the activities team, I take immense pride in contributing to the life enrichment program for our residents. Being able to spend quality time with them, participate in events that they cherish, and encourage their involvement in activities that they love brings me an immense sense of joy and fulfilment. When I'm not at work, I love to indulge in two of my favourite hobbies - reading and taking my furry friends for long walks. Matilda, my adorable basset, and my rescue dog Massie, are my constant companions. They keep me active and entertained, and I always look forward to spending time with them. Whether we're exploring new walking trails or snuggling up with a good book, I adore every moment I get to spend with my furry friends.      

Hey, I'm Ben and I am a senior carer here at Mortain Place. I have over 7 years experience in the care industry, and have my level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care.  The thing I love most about my job is enriching the lives of our residents in each and every way possible. Being a carer is not just about the care, it is everything else that goes with it. I love getting to know our residents and their families inside out and adding to their care plans to ensure the best possible care. In my spare time I enjoy going to concerts with friends.   

Hi, my name is Ashley and  I feel extremely proud to be a part of the Snowdrop team. I started my journey with Barchester Healthcare as a carer through their sponsorship programme. My role included providing compassionate care to patients and ensuring their daily needs were met with utmost care and attention. As time went by, I was given the opportunity to develop my skills and progress professionally. I worked hard and eventually became a senior carer, which was a great accomplishment for me.  I was also given a chance to become a dementia champion. This role is special to me as it allows me to use my knowledge and experience to support patients with dementia and their families. I strive every day to make a positive impact in their lives and help them to live with dignity and respect. I am grateful for the opportunities that Barchester Healthcare has given me, and I am proud to be a part of the Snowdrop team.

Jas is one of our Senior Carers. She has worked in the care industry for 8 years. She joined the Wilton Place family in 2023 and is one of our Dementia Champions. She bought with her experience in specialist dementia care and a passion for exceptional, compassionate care for our residents. She takes pride in supporting us to recognise the unique needs and challenges each resident faces, ensuring their needs and preferences are met. Jas also supports resident's families, she is a friendly and approachable team member.

Hello, My name is Kerrie and I provide the unique life enrichment for residents at Elgar Court.  I moved to Malvern 12 years ago to live with my fiance and we have two tortoises and a snake.  I love to play Dungeons and Dragons with my friends.  I am very 'outdoorsy' and used to ride horses and compete nationally in athletics, specialising in track and field for Redditch and Bromsgrove athletics club.  In my spare time, I love being in the kitchen and making treats for my family.  

I have worked in the care industry my whole working life and have gained experience in many different roles. I have been with Barchester since December 2020 and moved to Shawford Springs to start my role of Deputy Manager in May 2024. I feel this role is perfect for me to utilise my skills in care, administration and management. I love working in a care home and spending time with our residents. The residents come first in everything I do. To see them happy makes me feel happy and rewarded.

I am Esther, a dedicated mental health nurse and unit manager on memory lane.  I specialise in dementia by creating a supportive therapeutic environment  for both residents and staff. I have worked for Barchester for 9 years and I love my job. I am very passionate with my role and I work to the best of my ability to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for the residents providing them with exceptional care and support.

Hi there! I am Krzysztof and I am the Deputy Manager at Rose Water Place. I have been dedicated to providing compassionate care for over a decade. My journey in care began in 2012 as a Care Assistant, where I quickly developed a passion for making a positive impact on residents' lives. I have previously work as a Senior Care Assistant and a Team Leader. In these roles, I focused on ensuring smooth operations, supporting care staff, and creating a safe, supportive environment for residents, especially those with dementia. Now, I am excited to start a new chapter in my career as the Deputy Manager at Rose Water Place. In this role, I look forward to continuing my commitment to high-quality care and effective team management. What drives me is a genuine desire to improve the lives of those I care for. I strive to foster a warm and positive atmosphere for both residents and staff, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported. Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me. I’m excited to continue this journey and bring my passion for high-quality care to new challenges and opportunities.

My name is Gladys Dzowa and I am a Senior carer here at Rose Water Place. Before becoming a Senior Carer I worked as a care assistant. I have managed to thrive and grow within Barchester. I am a self driven individual works to exceed expectations. I have worked in end of life care, helping residents on palliative care be as comfortable as possible in their last days of life. I am looking forward to provide the best quality of care and also meet the individuals needs by giving person centred care.

My name is Loveness and I am a Care Assistant at Rose Water Place. I am driven and energetic with strong interpersonal skills. I have experience with accurate reporting and effective communication skills. I have a wealth of experience working with multi disciplinary teams to respond to needs of vulnerable people. I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.  I  am motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of care and providing excellent support services.

My name is Remee and I am a Care Assistant at Rose Water Place. I have previously look after children in a nursery but caring for the elderly and vulnerable has always been something that I have been interested in and I am passionate about health and social care. I am good with people and have a friendly approach and caring attitude which is important when looking after our residents and will help me progress further with my career.

My name is Aimee and I am one of the Senior Carers at Rose Water Place. I have been working in social care for over 23 years and started working for Barchester in 2019 as a senior care assistant.  I gained a lot of knowledge and experience and progressed to train as a care practitioner, where I was able to put my skills and knowledge to use working along side Registered Nurses. I decided to change roles as I wanted to gain more knowledge and learn another side of the business and became part of the administration team, where I progressed from admin assistant to administrator.   This made me realise that my passion is caring for residents and interacting with them.   I have now transferred to Rose Water Place to lead a team of care assistants to provide the best possible care.

My name is Tendai and I am a care assistant at Rose Water Place. I am a free-spirited individual, embracing the joys of motherhood.  I delight in various activities, including travelling, reading devotional books and constantly elevating myself to become a better version. As a care assistant, I bring this same spirit of growth and nurturing to my role.  Embracing the joys of motherhood has taught me the importance of passion and constant self-improvement.  Just as I strive to elevate myself, I am dedicated to uplifting those I care for.  Providing the residents with the support and encouragement they need to thrive.  I find immense fulfilment in caring for others and fostering open communication, ensuring that each individual feels valued and understood.  

My name is Madalena and I am a care assistant at Rose Water Place. I have a passion for caring for the elderly.  With almost 2 years of experience in the care industry, I have developed a strong set of skills and a track record of success.  Having passion to help and care for the elderly pushed me to work in the care sector.  Giving dignity to the elderly, the best of their lving to end of life, to respect and show them love.

My name is Neave and I work as a hostess and housekeeping assistant at Rose Water Place. I have worked in hospitality for 2 years and I am passionate about giving everyone I serve the best service. I love being able to sit with the residents and hear about their stories and build a relationship with them.

Hi, my name is Randy and I am a care assistant at Rose Water Place. I am a very caring care assistant and I enjoy helping older people to have an impressive range of quality care services that are tailored to their needs, preferences and interests, enabling them to live fulfilling lives.  As well as providing permanent and short term care, my passion is to deliver to our residents the highest standard of care and putting each individuals needs, desires and choices at the heart of the care we provide. 

My name is Felicia and I am a care assistant at Rose Water Place. I have worked in the car sector for 4 1/2 years and I am extremely passionate about my job.  Because I love what I do, I have a source of motivation that drives me to do my best. I am competent and able to build a good rapport with the residents and members of staff.  My passionate nature allows me to place residents needs preferences and dreams at the centre of what I do.

Hi, my name is Januka and I am at care assistant at Rose Water Place. I have completed my diploma in nursing in Oasis Medical College, Bharatpur in Nepal.  I have 4 years experience in ICU.  I am a friendly, cheerful person and passionate about helping people in their time of need.  I truly love caring, helping and interacting with the residents which gives me great satisfaction.

Hello, my name is Daiva and I am a care assistant and proud to be part of the team at Rose Water Place. I have 5 years experience working in assisted living facilities.  I was drawn to Barchester for their outstanding support, commitment to training and the clear path for career progression.  I am friendly, hard working and committed to residents wellbeing and safety.  At Rose Water Place, we strive to make the residents lives stimulating and fulfilling as possible and committed to ensuring independence, dignity and choice in every aspect of their daily life.  They may forget what you said but they will not forget how you made them feel.

Hello I am Nicky I am originally from London and I have over 20 years of working in care.   I have two grown children and love riding my Kawasaki Motorbike in my spare time.   I have a passion for supporting people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s as both my grandparents had this disease.  They used to say to me that I “bring daylight in their lives”, and I want to do this for the residents I care for at Elgar Court.

Hello, my name is Katie and I am a Senior Carer and Dementia Champion at Elgar Court.  I used to be a retail director at Fenwick in London and later for Primark.  I decided to change roles a few years ago and retrain as an Occupational therapist and dementia lead.  In my spare time I socialise with friends and an interest in interior design.  

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.

I have been working for Tennyson Wharf since June 2023. I love working here as we are a very good team we always help each other if need be. I enjoy joining in with the activities, singing, dancing, going down memory lane, puzzles, colouring and trips out on our minibus.  I currently support our residents who have dementia which is such a rewarding job. 

I have been working in care for 15 years after training as a nurse in Zimbabwe.  Since joining the wonderful residents and team at Kingsland 2 years ago I have really found my feet and love being part of an extended family. I was presented with the award of dementia champion and I am just about to become a care practitioner. My passion is about working with the elderly and being a part of their lives and their families which is the most rewarding part of being a care assistant.

Hi my name is Teresa , I have been working on our memory lane community at Mount Vale since April 2024. I am an RMN (registered mental health nurse) since 2022. One of my biggest passions is dementia since studying my nursing. I am a big believer that every resident should be cared for as if they were a part of my own family. Not only getting to know the residents and their past lives but also getting to know their families and loved ones that visit the home, making everyone feel welcome and at ease. I have 3 children and 3 dogs and a loving husband at home. In my spare time, we like to go out walking and unwind and listening to music.

Catherine has been a part of the Mallard Court family since 2006 and has been a part of many departments including our kitchen, hostess, activities, housekeeping and is proudly our homes Dementia Champion.She is always pleasant and hard working and takes great delight in spending time with our residents, getting to know them and their loved ones. Our residents are filled with beaming smiles when Catherine enters the room. Away from the home, she enjoys cooking, playing bingo, crocheting and swimming. 

Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a Carer, Dementia Champion and Activities Team Member here at Hilton Park.I’ve been part of the Hilton Park team since 2019, starting as a Care Assistant. In 2022, I became a Dementia Champion, and alongside my caring duties, I’m now also part of the Activities Team.As a Carer, I’m dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care to our residents. In my role as a Dementia Champion, I focus on raising awareness and promoting best practices for supporting those living with dementia, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Additionally, being part of the Activities Team allows me to organise and lead activities that bring joy, engagement, and connection to our residents, helping to enhance their daily lives.I’m passionate about making a difference across all my roles, and I’m committed to delivering high-quality care while helping our residents live fulfilling, active lives.

Hello, my name is Yagnavalk Burra and I am the Deputy Manager here at Chestnut Gardens Care Home.I started my career as a Carer and was a Unit Manager in Dementia Nursing. My last position was as a Deputy Manager and registered unit manager for dementia nursing in the home.The home is a fantastic place to work and I look forward to supporting all our wonderful residents, their loved ones and all the guests that arrive.

Hello. I am Cristina, I joined Brampton View in 2023 as Head of the Memory Lane Unit. I have been a Qualified Nurse for 12 years and have a vast amount of knowledge and experience. I am passionate about the care I provide for our residents and proud that I am part of a team who is dedicated with the same goals and values to continually improve the quality, health and wellbeing of all our residents in the home. I work closely with the general practitioners, district nurses, occupational therapists, dieticians and other external agencies that support the residents.It is my goal to ensure that the home is a safe and secure environment for the residents and their families and that they feel confident in the work we are doing, communication we provide and inclusive strategy we hold from the welcome received to the journey they have living in their home here at Brampton View.Therapeutic benefits through activities are important to the residents and we have a lovely garden in which we grow flowers and vegetables. I have a passion for gardening and enjoy the time spent with residents doing this or in my own garden. I am also an avid reader and find this is a way for me to relax and improves my wellbeing.  

Hello, my name is Veronika and I'm honoured to be part of the Shawford Springs care team. I have worked in care for over seven years and look forward to using my knowledge and experience to support our residents and their friends and families. I love spending time with residents and learning about their life stories. Look forward to meeting you 

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!

John is a dedicated member of our dementia care team, bringing compassion and a warmth to his work each day. He values the collaborative spirit within the team, believing it helps create a supportive environment for residents. John loves to feel he is making a meaningful difference in the lives of those with dementia.Outside of work, John enjoys playing cricket, where he brings the same enthusiasm and team spirit to the pitch.