Meet the Tixover House Care Home Team

Hello. My name is Natasha and I've been working in care since 2003. I joined the team at Tixover House in 2019 and am delighted to have been made Deputy Manager. I love every minute of my work here. The Tixover team and residents are like a family and I enjoy spending time with them all. In my spare time I like to go on long walks.

Hello. My name is Joshy. I joined Barchester in February 2022 and love my role here at Tixover House. I'm passionate about the level of care we provide and enjoy working with the team here.

Jo is a much valued and long serving member of the Tixover House family having started in the home in 2003. 

She see's the home, it's residents and her colleagues as been a second family to her. Jo says that even after thirty years of being in the home that even now she still learns things from the residents who make Tixover their home.

In her spare time Jo is an avid stamp collector, when asked about her most prized stamps, she speaks fondly of the stamps passed down to her from her Father in Singapore.

Hello, I'm Vicki and I've been part of the Barchester family here at Tixover House since 2012. I am passionate about our residents - the best part of my role is making a difference to their day! I have two children and love spending time with my family and friends.

Hello. My name is Sandeer and i am the Administrator at Tixover House. I joined the team here in 2021 and I enjoy working with all my colleagues. I also like chatting to our residents and making sure I keep all their paperwork accurate for them and their families. When I am not working I like to spend time with my family and go on trips out.

Hello, my name is Nicola (Nic) and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Tixover House.

My role is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing stimulating and person-centred activities, entertainers and outings. At Tixover House we offer something for everyone, including crafts, games, virtual visits to places of interest around the world, outings in the local area and parties.  We also provide one-to-one time and sensory activities with residents who need more support. Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends meeting we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Tixover House.

I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones. 'Living life to the full' is my motto, and whatever your ability there is always something new to learn or try.

We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.

Hello. My name is Tony, and I am the Head Chef here at Tixover House. I have a huge passion for food and believe that meals times are a vital part of our residents’ day. It’s something they look forward to and I'm happy to tailor dishes and menus to meet their wishes. 

One of the regular favourites are the homemade Devonshire scones served during afternoon Cream Tea, with fresh cream and strawberry jam, alongside finger sandwiches. I love spending time with our residents and guest of the home, chatting through their likes and dislikes, nutritional and hydration needs so I can adapt menus to suit everyone.

Hello. I am Tony, Head of Maintenance at Tixover House.  I joined the team here in 2012 and my role involves checking all our equipment and utilities are working efficiently. I carry out planned and reactive maintenance of the home and gardens, liaise with contractors, and maintain health & safety records. I really enjoy my work and getting to know residents.

Hello. I am Debbie and I am Head of the Housekeeping Team at Tixover House. I enjoy making everyone's rooms as comfortable as they can be, and arranging them as residents like them, with homely and personal touches. The Housekeeping Team is vital in making sure our infection control processes are followed, and we have a programme of deep cleaning to ensure all areas of the home are maintained to high standards. We get to know residents really well.

Hello. My name is Tracey and you will find me on the reception desk where I greet visitors to Tixover House and support the General Manager with administration for our home. I joined the team in 2015 and I love working here. I like meeting and greeting family members and other visitors, and being the first point of contact for people seeking care for a loved one. Please ask me anything about the home and let me know how I can help you.

Hello. I am Kathy and I joined the Tixover House team in 2020. I specialise in dementia care and am the Dementia Champion at our home. I support residents in our Memory Lane community and advocate for them to ensure they receive the care and facilities they need and deserve. We offer person-centre care and specialist activities for residents living with dementia, including sensory activities and reminiscence time. Tixover is a big family to me.

Radhika joined the Tixover House family in the autumn of 2023 and is a much valued member of or Senior Care Team at the Home.

Care has always been her passion and calling and she volunteered as a carer in India. 

She enjoys spending time with our residents and takes great satisfaction from listening to their life stories.

Radhika also enjoys reading to and spending time with our residents. 

Away from the home she enjoys learning history. 

Merin is a wonderful and kind hearted member of the care team at Tixover and is one of Senior Care Assistants. 

She loves to spend time with our residents, listening to their life experiences and she takes great satisfaction from enriching our residents lives. 

Gabriel joined the Tixover House family in the summer of 2023 and quickly became a popular addition to the team amongst our residents. 

He speaks with great enthusiasm about his passion for caring for our seniors and takes great joy from interacting with our residents and giving them company and companionship.

Away from the home, Gabriel is passionate about creating video games, 3D animation and modelling and he is a love of motor bikes.

Rahul joined the Tixover family in 2023 and quickly became a much valued member of the team.

He speaks highly about how much he enjoys being a part of the Barchester family and how much he enjoys spending time with and getting to know our residents.

In his spare time Rahul enjoys driving, running and watching sports on TV.

Praveena joined the Tixover family in 2022 and is a much valued member of our team of carers. 

She speaks highly of the friendly atmosphere of the home, the team and residents are like a second family. 

In her spare time Praveena loves to travel, visiting and experiencing new place and she has a passion for Indian music.

Claire has been a proud member of the Tixover family since 2021 and loves being a part of the care team in the home. She describes Tixover as been one big happy family and she takes delight in spending time with our residents wanting to enrich their lives.

In her spare time Claire is a mother to her little boy and also has two pet rabbits which she adores. 

My name is Claudia and I have been a Care Assistant at Tixover House since October 2022.

I absolutely love being a part of the Barchester family, the residents and staff’s laughter and smiles are what I live for!

My role allows me to work across different departments within the home which makes every day different and amazing; from baking sweet treats to enjoying dancing and singing with the residents, I love it all!

Hello, my name is Ellie and I'm part of the care team here at Tixover House. I love my role, and I'm passionate about providing the very best care for our residents. I've worked in care for many years and live locally, when not at work I enjoy long walks with my Patterdale Terrier.

Caroline is a much valued member of the team at Tixover House and joined the team in 2023.

She loves to make a positive difference in our residents lives, offering life enrichment and Caroline says that making her residents smile is the greatest reward. 

Away from the Tixover, she is passionate about running, reguarly competing at local races, being the captain of a hockey team and spending time with Cooper her beautiful and faithful dog.

Hello, my name is Ian and I joined Tixover two years ago. From day one I have enjoyed being part of the Barchester family.  Everyone has made me so welcome; residents, their families, friends and staff.  It is always nice when the residents compliment the meals I serve – it makes my day!

Hello, I'm Cheryl and I'm part of the Hospitality team here at Tixover House. I've been with the Barchester family for over 3 years, initially as a carer, then I moved to work in the kitchen. I enjoy working at Tixover because its a true 'Team' and I still have the opportunity to support the carers as and when needed. My hobbies include playing bingo, doing crosswords and playing scrabble with our residents, it helps keeps mine and their brains active!

Sally has been a long standing member of the Tixover family having being with us since 2008. 

Sally says that she loves the feeling of being a part of a larger family at Tixover House and she takes great pride in helping our residents and spending time with them where she is able. 

In her spare time Sally is very much a family lady, she loves spending time with her three children and seven grandchildren. 

Cynthia joined the Tixover family in 2017 and is a much valued member of our wonderful team of housekeepers. 

She says that Tixover is a family and that she loves to be around the residents and her colleagues, Cynthia speaks highly of the homes warm family feel when she meets our visitors. 

Away from Tixover, Cynthia enjoys partaking in retail therapy - shopping.

Tom joined the Tixover family in 2022 and works alongside our Maintenance Manager, Tony.

Tom does a fantastic job at creating a safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve.

Tom has a real passion for the outdoors and the garden, and now that the warmer months are coming you will be sure to find him outside working hard to make our garden area's look inviting and attractive to our residents.

Brieanna is our much valued and cherished Chiropodist at the Tixover House Care Home.

She loves to spend time with our residents, getting to know them and takes a great sense of satisfaction in making our residents feel pampered. 

Away from Tixover House Brieanna loves to spend time with her family and has a passion for travelling.