Meet the Hempton Field Care Home Team

Our trained team of professionals work together to create the best possible experience for those living in the home, striving to deliver excellent care services in a warm, homely environment. You can find out more about some of our wonderful staff members  below:

Joy Walang

General Manager

Hello, my name is Joy and I am the manager of Hempton Field Care Home, Welcome to our Website!

I started nursing in 1990 in the Philippines and also had the opportunity to develop my nursing career in Saudi-Arabia. I moved to UK in 2004 and worked as registered nurse in the NHS and then the care sector, where I progressed to being a Deputy Manager and then onto be the Registered Manager.

I joined Barchester in 2022, and was so pleased to step into the manager’s job role at Barchester as it gives me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge and practice as a manager, having managed three homes before. I welcome change, improvement and celebrate success.  I am very passionate about delivering the best standard of care to our residents and I am very proud to be a part of the Hempton Field Care Home team.

Roxana Enache

Registered Nurse

Hello, my name is Roxana and I am a Registered Nurse.  I graduated in 2013 as a nurse and very much feel this is a vocation for me. I so enjoy working with our residents ensuring they have the best quality of life, in a caring and safe home.

Tina Comaneci

Administrator

Hello, my name is Tina and I am the Administrator at Hempton Field.  I have worked in the care sector for the past 14 years, undertaking different roles. I have now worked in administration for the past 8 years and I greatly enjoy my role here.  I am responsible for the finance within the home and will often be the person you speak to on the phone.  Myself and the team are here to support residents and their families.

Nina Mullerworth

Activities Coordinator

Hello, my name is Nina and I have had the privilege of working at Hempton Field in my role as Activities Coordinator for over 15 years and I am looking forward to many more! I have enjoyed continually developing in the role with a variety of training courses, including a Level 2 NAPA and Aromatherapy Massage.

I love interacting with the residents and organising a varied programme of activities with a person-centred approach based on Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme of enhancing the wellbeing of mind, body and soul.  This includes ensuring residents can continue to enjoy hobbies, life experiences and keep active through exercise and music.  We are involved with local clubs and welcome in members of the community as well as a variety of outings in the minibus - these are always very popular!

Heather Coombs

Head Chef

Hello, my name is Heather and I am the Head Chef here at Hempton Field.  I have worked at the home for over 20 years and love that the home is a big part of the community.  I take time to talk to the residents about their food preferences and love hearing their suggestions. 

Nutrition and a balanced diet is so important for our residents, and as appetites lessen the presentation and taste of the food is also vital.  I put together menus that use fresh quality ingredients as well as a few treats including home-made cakes. 

Lisa Hawes

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Hello, my name is Lisa and I have been working as a receptionist and administration assistant here at Hempton Fields for over two years.  I live locally and really enjoy my job working with the great team here at Hempton Fields.  Along with Tina we are here to support residents and families and will often be the people you speak to on the phone and welcome you to the home.

Sharon Dowies

Night Care Assistant

Hello, my name is Sharon and I am a Night Care Assistant here at Hempton Field.  I take time to get to know the residents' night time routine and I am always happy to chat to anyone who can't sleep, I feel so fortunate to work in the care sector.

Morag Wilkinson

Kitchen Assistant

Hello, my name is Morag and I am a Kitchen Assistant here at Hempton Field.  I so enjoy being part of the hospitality team ensuring our residents have a varied and nutritional diet.  

Kimberly Olliffe

Chef / Kitchen Assistant

Hello, my name is Kim and I have been a kitchen assistant at Hempton Field for over 20 years.  I am mainly a Kitchen assistant but also help as a chef, my speciality is cheesecake!  I love working with our residents and chatting to them about their food likes and dislikes.