Meet the Drummond Grange Care Home team

Hi, my name is Alina and I am the Deputy Manager here at Drummond Grange. Welcome to our website!

I graduated in 2003 and began working as an RGN. I lived in Romania until 2006, which is when I came in to the UK, and then started working in South Shields in a residential care home as a senior care assistant, until I registered with NMC. I moved to Edinburgh in 2008 and took up a nurse position at Drummond Grange, and have spent my time here working my way up to Deputy Manager.

At present, I am working on my NVQ Level 5 in Management & Leadership. I feel very passionate about the home and everyone we support, and I consider Drummond Grange to be my second home.

I am very approachable, honest and open to any positive ideas when it comes to improving the quality of our services.

Hi, my name is Laarni, and I am a Charge Nurse here at Drummond Grange.   I trained as a nurse in the Philippines over 20 years ago and began working for Barchester 17 years ago.  I came to Drummond Grange over 10 years ago as a staff nurse.  I have recently became Charge Nurse of our Memory Lane Unit.

Rory Campbell is our Music Therapist and comes in on a Wednesday & Friday.

Rory has a number of residents that enjoy one to one therapy with him.  Playing the guitar, keyboard, drums and various other instruments.  He also has a one hour session where residents come along to relax to the music.

Hi, my name is Susanne and I am Drummond Granges resident ambassador. I have been in Drummond grange since March. As an ambassador I want to keep the home a nice place to live and help with another concerns and to be the voice of the residents. I have a husband and a four year old little girl who both visit the home often. Prior to coming to Drummond I worked in the financial industry as manager and mentor as well as a health, wellbeing and engagement coach. I now use my previous skills to help in my role as ambassador and love that through this role I can continue to help others.  

Hi my name is Katie and I am the activity assistant. I started in this role in August 2021 and have been loving it so far.

I have worked in care my entire working life, with most of my family working in some sort of care role. I studies Psychology and sociology at Queen Margaret University and have just been awarded my Degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology.

During university I had to jump around a lot workwise while studying but with this I feel I picked up experience from many different people from all walks of life. I am really looking forward to permanent work place and to be part of a team and I can’t wait to develop my skills and see what we can accomplish for our residence.

Hi my name is David Krage-Smith and I am the Home Administrator at Drummond Grange.  I have been working in care homes for the past 6 years and prior to that worked in management/HR roles.  I am always willing to help and wherever possible, & strive for continual improvement.

I have been welcomed at Drummond Grange and look forward to an exciting future here!”

Having had many years' experience within both the private and public health sectors, Gerard, our Physiotherapist, has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation. He retains a close working relationship with the NHS Wheelchair Service, Orthopaedics  and the Spasticity Management Service.

Gerard runs regular Keep-Fit & Relaxation Classes, together with garden walks with Rocky, our pet therapy dog. Postural management and one-to-one sessions are held within our large, dedicated gym.