Meet the Atfield House Care Home Team

Our trained team of professionals work together to create the best possible experience for those living in the home, striving to deliver excellent care services in a warm, homely environment. You can find out more about some of our wonderful staff members below:

Subin Sebastian

General Manager

Welcome to Atfield House's website! My name is Subin and I am the General Manager here at the home.

I have worked for Barchester since 2019 and in that time I have been able to learn, develop and share my skill set to enhance the lives of the people we look after.

I am passionate about the lives of our older generation and believe we learn from our resident's every day and we encourage each of our residents to live life to the fullest.

Here at Atfield House we pride ourselves on the dementia care that we deliver and prove 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 seeing you in the home shortly, for a cup of tea and a slice of home made cake     (or two!)

Carmen Bilbie

Deputy Manager

I started working in Atfield house in 2004 as a Carer, and was eventually promoted to General Nurse, Head of Unit and, finally, Deputy Manager. I consider Atfield to be one of the most welcoming and friendly homes. My role is to ensure that all residents receive the highest standard of care and always take into account personal wishes and requirements. I focus on delivering person-centred care to support residents in understanding the aging process, to maximize their independence, and create a safe, homely environment for everyone in the home. I offer support and guidance to all Nurses and Carers and work closely with external healthcare professionals.

Christina Surugla

Registered General Nurse

Hi, I am Christina and I am on of the nursing team here at Atfield House. I really enjoy my role here. I love the interaction with our residents, not just caring for them but getting to know them and their life stories. It is a very rewarding job.

Krisztina Silaghi

Administrator

Krisztina is our  Administrator and is really pleased to be working for Barchester Healthcare, she joined the company in 2016. Krisztina joined Atfield House in early June 2023  and has already established herself in the home and is a valued member of the team. I really enjoy meeting residents and their loved ones and I am very proud to be part of the Atfield House Team.

Dhanish Kunnum Purath

Activities Coordinator

I am Dhanish , I have joined Atfield House in October 2023.  I worked as a wellbeing coordinator in my previous role . I have pursued my Masters in Public Health from University of West London . I aim to deliver person centred meaningful activities to Residents which evoke their Mind, Body and Soul. Special tailored activities at Atfield House ensures community involvement and intergenerational support . Range of activities includes stretching exercises to Sensory Namaste experience, Quizzes to Ball games, Baking to Gardening, Sing along to music concert of famous artists and more one to one interactive sessions which all meant to promote social interaction, cognitive and physical stimulation, and overall enjoyment at Home.  We always create a vibrant and supportive environment for residents to thrive.

Robert Rakoczy

Robert Rakoczy

Head Chef

Hi, my name is Robert, and I am the Acting Head Chef here Atfield House.

Dielle Makaj

Head of Housekeeping

I have been working at Atfield House since February 2022. During this period of time, I have faced many challenges and hurdles in order to reach the position I am in today. I have been recently promoted Head of Housekeeping this wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible team that we have here. I enjoy my Role as head of Housekeeping; it has boosted my confidence and inspires me to achieve more.

Carole Horwood

Receptionist

Hi, I'm Carol I have been working at Atfield House for over fifteen years. I just love being around the residents and immersing myself into every day life in the home. Meeting new families and seeing how well the residents settle into their new lives is also very rewarding.

Jayshree Sheraji

Senior Healthcare Assistant

I am a senior carer here at Atfield House and have been here for 16 years. I enjoy looking after people and we have a very good team here that make that possible. 

Lalita Khadha Bhattarai

Healthcare Assistant

I am Lalita, and have been a carer at Atfield House since April 2021. I have been a carer since 2010 and a role I enjoy very much. I previously worked in several care homes around the local area. I enjoy working with different people and providing the best care possible to everyone. My nature is helping people so this is the perfect role for me.

Cynthia Johnson

Healthcare Assistant

I have been a member of the care team since 2020. In this time I have learnt alot. They are a great team to be part of and we all work very well together. Previously I was a Chef and Manager of a Caribbean restaurant to very diverse roles for me. However one I enjoy alot.

Usha Kumari

Healthcare Assistant

I have been part of the care team here at Atfield house since 2014. I would really like to do my nursing training and then work as a nurse. The team here are very supportive and we are like family. This makes caring for everyone a pleasure.

Carmen Erhart

Activities Coordinator

Carmen has joined Atfield House Care Home in April this year. She is working along with the Activities Team. She has previously worked at Trinity Court Nursing Home for 12 years as an Activities Coordinator and can bring lots of experience to Atfield Care Home. The Residents especially enjoy Carmen Singing with her Guitar, during a sing a long session or from room to room. Carmen is looking forward to spending more time in this interesting role of providing activities at Atfield House.