Meet the Collingtree Park Care Home Team

Hello, my name is Nicola and I'm the Deputy Manager here at Collingtree Park Care Home. I have worked in health and social care for over 20 years within various settings however, Dementia and Elderly care is my passion. I have been a care home trainer for 15 years and recognise the importance of staff continued learning and development. Ensuring our staff deliver a high standard of person-centered care to our residents at all times is my priority.

Hello, my name is Debbie and I'm the Head of Unit for our Memory Lane Community here at Collingtree Park. I have had the pleasure of working within the home and caring for our residents here for 25 years. Dementia care is my passion, part of my role is to ensure our residents living with dementia continue to have purpose and fulfilment in their every day life. I'm extremely proud of the personalised care our staff deliver, seeing the happiness it brings to residents is priceless.

Hello, my name is Skye and I'm the Activities Coordinator here at Collingtree Park care home. My role is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing stimulating and person-centred activities. We offer something for everyone, including arts and crafts, games and live entertainment including visits to places of interest in the local area. I love to provide one-to-one time and sensory activities with residents who need a little more support.

Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular meetings with family and friends I can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining the Collingtree Park community.

We are an animal friendly care home with a resident cat called 'Bella' and daily visits from our residents' family dogs. We understand the power of PET Therapy and welcome animals of all sizes from mini beasts to the quarterly Alpaca visits a local farm.

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, I’m Jennifer the Head Chef at Collingtree Park care home. I have been in the Care Home sector for the past 3 years and working in hospitality for 27 years. I enjoy cooking, entertaining and hospitality and have had the opportunity to travel the world with my job. Cooking is a real passion of mine and being able to make and refine dishes to suit different tastes and needs.

My day involves speaking to the residents and finding out their favourite foods and recreating all their happiest memories. Food nutrition is a very important part of the day in a care home and it’s essential to get it right. It gives me great pleasure to see the joy on our residents faces as they enjoy our cuisine. The kitchen team love to share ideas to constantly keep up with the latest trends to produce some appetising dishes. Getting the right balance is a must! One of my specialities is homemade sweets and treats and I like to express this every day on our morning and afternoon tea trolley.

Hello. I am Simon. I joined the Collingtree Park team as a Maintenance Assistant in 2014 and was soon promoted to Head of Maintenance. My main responsibility is to keep the home in full working order. I ensure the décor, furniture and equipment are always attractive, comfortable and safe. I carry out inspections and safety drills to comply with Barchester and statutory policies for equipment and the whole home environment. I manage the maintenance and gardening team and liaise with external contractors. I support residents and families in personalising their bedrooms by putting up pictures and arranging furniture, especially for new residents. In my spare time, I enjoy watching and playing football, swimming and cycling.

Hello! I am Hellina and I joined Collingtree Park Care Home in 2022 as Head of Housekeeping. My goal is to make sure the Housekeeping Team keeps our whole home clean, safe and comfortable. We get to know residents really well as we clean their rooms daily. We make sure we arrange everyone's room and personal items just how they like them.

Hello. I'm Pamela, the Resident Ambassador at Collingtree Park. I was chosen by other residents to represent them and pass on their comments to management. I enjoy this responsibility and attend all the Residents' Meetings.

Hello, I'm Lindsay. I have worked at Collingtree Park Care Home since 2013 specialising in dementia care in our memory lane community. I work closely with colleagues to ensure we all provide the individual care and interaction each resident needs. We talk to them, offer sensory activities such as hand massages, and reminisce about people and places of interest to them. I am a creative and energetic person and bring that to work with me to create a positive environment for residents, their families and visitors.

Hello. I am Tamara, Second Chef at Collingtree Park. I have always loved cooking for myself and have developed my career in food since coming from Greece to the UK.

Collingtree Park feels like a big family - I cook with love, as I would for my own family. I research recipes online and try them at home to get them just right for our residents. I like cooking main courses, making them attractive, hearty and full of flavour. I am already working on menus for next season.

I can adapt any of my recipes for people with allergies or swallowing difficulties, so they can enjoy the same flavours as everyone else. I also make cakes and other treats for birthdays and events.