My name is Cristina Cioban and I am a Head of Unit here at Derham House. I qualified as an RGN in 2009 and I've been working for Barchester since 2014.

I recently joined Derham House in 2017 and I enjoy being part of a hard working team. Since my first day, I was made to feel welcome by everyone. My aim is to deliver the best level of care for those we support.

I started working for Derham House in 2011 as a Healthcare Assistant. I had a break from care when I trained as a beauty therapist and returned to the home two and a half years later as an in-house Beautician.

My role was extended to Activities Coordinator in mid-2017, and it is now my responsibility to ensure that residents make the most out of their time at Derham House.

I have worked for Barchester since 2008. I started work as a Care Assistant where I formed great relationships with Residents and their families’ aswell as our excellent staff. Since taking on the Administrative Assistant position in 2010 I feel that my love for Derham House has grown, and I enjoy being a part of a well established team in beautiful surroundings. My responsibilities include assisting the Home Administrator and General Manager with the day to day running of the Admin and front of house departments. When I am away from work I enjoy spending time with my two young daughters. 

I began working at Derham House as a Gardener/Maintenance Assistant in 2011; I became the Head of Maintenance here in 2013. My main responsibility is to keep the home in full working condition and in compliance with Barchester policies.

Families often rely on me to help them personalise residents' rooms by putting up pictures and shelves. You will often see me burrowing around in my shed preparing for my next job. Sometimes I go unnoticed whilst I'm tweaking the home into fine tune. In my spare time, I'm a keen gardener, and I love to help out with the Barchester in Bloom competitions.