Meet the Cookridge Court Care Home Team

Hi, my name is Vicki and I have worked at Cookridge Court since October 2015, I have had a good progressive career, beginning as a care assistant and eventually progressing to a senior care assistant, team leader to my most recent post as Deputy General Manager. I love every aspect of my role, I am dedicated, hardworking  and compassionate, I believe in establishing good relationships with residents, their families and other health professionals. My Team and I are committed to delivering a high quality, person centered care ensuring excellence every day.

Sharna joined the team in September 2021.

Sharna has over 4 years experience in the care industry, mainly specialising in Dementia care. Sharna has undergone a variety of different Dementia training and has a strong passion for supporting those living with Dementia. 

Sharna is delighted to be part of the team at Cookridge Court to provide the best care and support for our residents and families. 

I joined the Cookridge Court family in 2014 as a Care Assistant, In which I then progressed to a Senior Care Assistant in 2018, then finally reaching my current position as a Unit Lead in 2019. I absolutely love my job ensuring all my residents get given the highest standards of care. I always go above and beyond for each individual I care for, always making sure I leave with them having a smile on their faces. I see everyone as my extended family and I love to learn and better myself professionally and personally.

My name is Amanda Hughes and I am a Unit Lead at Cookridge Court. I have been at Cookridge Court since 2017, which I started as a carer, progressing onto a Senior Care Assistant and finally working my way up to my current post as Unit Lead. I became a carer as I wanted a new career path and once, I started I wished that I had been doing this job from the very beginning. Since working at Cookridge Court I have strived in gaining as much knowledge and experience as I can and I continue to learn new things every day.

Hi, my name is Su-Ellen and I am a Senior Care Assistant. I started at Cookridge Court in 2017 as a care assistant. I am driven by my passion for giving high quality Dementia care and consider the residents of Cookridge Court to be my extended family. Nothing gives me a better sense of achievement than knowing I have helped to brighten someone's day by going that extra mile. I'm also incredibly proud of the team I work with, the love and dedication they show for the people we care for, especially in this past year, has been nothing short of incredible.

I joined the Cookridge Court family in 2016 as a Host where I served breakfast, lunch and evening meal to our residents, as well as morning and afternoon tea rounds.

In 2021 I decided to change my career within Cookridge Court and took on my current position as Home Administrator and formerly Home Receptionist.

I really love what I do, meeting and greeting everyone and I am always happy to help with any queries anyone has.

My name is Laura and I am the Head Activities Coordinator here at Cookridge Court. I have worked in care since 2014 and get so much satisfaction out of knowing I have made a difference to people’s days and have filled the home with a sense of community and happiness. We have created a wonderful culture within our home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active and ensure we all know each residents' preferences so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. The strong relationships we build with our residents, their families and friends is essential to our homely feel.

Hi, my name is Sinead, I am the Head Chef here at Cookridge Court. I started out as a catering assistant in 2016 before I worked my way up to assistant chef, then to Second Chef and in 2019 I became Head Chef at the home.

I have a passion for food and love creating new dishes for our residents to enjoy.

Hi, my name is Tim and I have worked at Cookridge Court since 2015. I started as a Maintenance Assistant and have recently been promoted to Maintenance Manager. I am always happy to help and love having a chat with the residents.

I started here at Cookridge court in 2015 in the domestic department and have worked my way up to my current position in 2021 as head housekeeper. I work alongside a dedicated team of domestics to ensure our residents home is clean, tidy and smelling delightful. Coming to work and spending time with our residents to make sure we are doing everything that they need us to do is a highlight of my day and I hope to be here for many more years.

Hi, I’m Bentley.. Your friendly neighbourhood sausage dog!

Or you can address me by my new official title.. CCO of Cookridge Court. (Chief Canine Officer)

I first came to Cookridge Court in February 2024, I originally just came for the free food, however I stayed to support my new humans. I quickly realised they needed a dog just like me.

Rest assured, your people are in my safe paws. I have an open cage policy so please feel free to say hello when you pop by and bring treats I can be bribed with anything…. Except Sausages!!!!