Meet the Bere Grove Care Home Team

Hi!

My name is Grace Martinez Calingin, and I have worked in care industry for the past 14 years,  starting as a Senior Care Assistant. I have worked in different care homes with progressing different role until I become a Deputy Manager here in Bere Grove.

I hold a qualification of QCF Diploma Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care.

I enjoy and love my job and feel honoured to be able to be part of the residents and their families’ lives. I get great satisfaction knowing that I’ve made the residents happy and supported in any way, ensuring their dignity and choices are respected so as promoting their independence to empower their individuality and I love spending time with them as the connection you can forge with them is priceless.

Together Everyone Achieve More (TEAM) and Every Day is a Learning Day ( EDLD) are my mottos in life. Therefore, I look forward working with a new team in Bere Grove that shares the same value as mine and are passionate about care, respect, kindness and team work and enable to deliver a highest quality of care.

Hello, My name is Shani and I am the Home Administrator. I am very happy to be working in this beautiful home along side my team, supporting our residents and their loved ones. I have worked in an admin position for a long time now and thoroughly enjoy it. I look forward to meeting all our new residents and supporting them through their time with us.

Hi, I'm Hollie. I have worked in healthcare for six years taking on a variety of roles. I am so proud to be heading up the activity team and supporting our residents with a life-enriching programme of events. I am highly motivated and love sharing my creative and imaginative side with everyone. I truly believe age is just a number and there is nothing we cannot achieve if we work together. 

I like to create a person-centred activity programme so each resident gets the opportunity to enjoy what they love. This is their time to relax, enjoy and have fun.

I joined the Bere Grove team in July 2023. Having started my career as a pot wash at the tender age of Thirteen. I successfully worked my way up and became Senior Sous Chef at the Imperial Hotel in Torquay. From there I went on to Head Chef at Portsmouth University and Winchester College.

For me, the most rewarding part of my role is making people smile through food. We will be growing our own vegetables here at home taking them form garden to plate. Our residents will be a huge part of the process and it will be fun for everyone to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Hello, My name is Paul and I am the Head of Maintenance at Bere Grove. I have worked in the care home / maintenance industry for a long time now and thoroughly enjoy the in's and out's of keeping a beautiful home like this up and running. Supporting our residents to live in a safe and luxury environment is top of my list. I feel very privileged to work with Barchester and my team here and look forward to many years at the home.

Hello, I'm Ella. I am originally from Romania however have lived here in England with my two sons for eight years now.

As Head housekeeper, myself and my team will be responsible for the cleanliness and presentation of this beautiful home. I will ensure that everyone who visits will have a memorable and welcoming experience.

Hello I am Jackie and my role here at Bere Grove is as the Admin Assistant.  I am so looking forward to immersing myself into my new role and being part of this dynamic and caring team.

Hello, My name is Ewan and I am an admin assistant here at Bere Grove. I work very closely alongside my colleagues, Shani and Jackie and the rest if the team at the home. We work together to deliver a professional and homely service to our residents and their loved ones. I feel very lucky to work in such wonderful surroundings and I am really glad I chose Barchester. 

Hey, my name is Caron. I have spent the last eight years caring in the community and really enjoy giving back to our elderly. I am a Senior on the team which means I can support in all aspects of care including the safe delivery of medication. My motto is always to treat people as you want to be treated yourself. It really works. I have three children and currently two grandchildren, but you never know there may be more one day.

Caron is also Bere Groves 'Speak Up Champion'

Hello, My name is Jade. I am a Senior Carer at Bere Grove. It has been amazing to be part of the opening of this home and to start welcoming our new residents. I am looking forward to the home continuing to grow. I worked in the community for four years and my nature is helping people and making a difference. I have recently been promoted to senior carer and I am excited to continue my career here at Barchester. 

In my spare time i really enjoy time at home and a good documentary.

Hi, I am Sarah. For the last 20 years, I worked as an administrator in the Motor trade. I started helping my elderly neighbour with shopping, gardening and delivering meals. I just loved how it made me feel and knew I wanted to pursue a career in care. I then went to care in the community until I joined the Bere Grove team. I enjoy every day, from listening to the stories, making people smile and becoming part of their family.

I have worked in care since I was sixteen. I couldn't imagine doing anything else. From the residents to the team and everything in between. It is a role I really enjoy and love getting to know our residents as well as being an integral part of the team. It really does feel like family.

Hi, my name is Jon 

I have been in catering for over twenty five years, mainly working in restaurants and hotels.

The knowledge I gained from previous roles within the hospitality industry has helped me settle very comfortably into the role I am in now.

I really enjoy my role here at Bere Grove, apart from the planning and cooking I love the interaction with our fabulous resident

In my time away from Bere Grove I love to go fishing and enjoy baking with my children