Meet the Kirkburn Court Care Home Team
From nurses and carers to chefs and housekeepers, staff in our home are here to deliver high quality care and services to those we support. Check below to meet some of the friendly faces you are likely to see when visiting our home:
David Garland
Hi, my name is David and I am the General Manager here at Kirkburn Court. I have worked in the Care Sector for several decades, in a variety of different positions.
I started as a Care Assistant in 1986 and have been involved in the management of care home services since 2009. I joined Barchester Healthcare, here at Kirkburn Court, in June 2015.
The warm welcome I received from the residents, their families and the staff helped me to settle very well into life here as General Manager. I am very passionate about Kirkburn Court being an important part of our local community and I enjoy supporting our residents, their families and my staff team in all aspects of Kirkburn life.
Heather Cameron
I have worked at Kirkburn Court since 2003. I started as a Staff Nurse and developed my skills to become the Home Trainer, then progressing to Head of Unit on our Memory Lane community, supporting those with a cognitive impairment.
I am now the Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, overseeing the clinical and care needs of all the residents at Kirkburn Court, ensuring they have quality care delivered.
Susan Simpson
I started at Kirkburn Court in 1997 as receptionist and after 5 years applied for the Administrator's position and then worked here as an Administrator for 10 years. I then applied for Regional Support Administrator and carried out this role for a further 4 years before returning to Kirkburn Court as the Administrator. I really enjoy spending time with my family and baking with my granddaughter.
Claire Burden
I began my career with Barchester in December 2017. Having worked within the teaching profession for the preceding 8 years, I feel that I bring a range of transferable skills to the activities team.
I strongly believe that the provision of activities is about so much more than just structured, planned events – capturing and celebrating the little moments in daily life, such as enjoying a chat and a cup of tea together, are equally as important.
Activities, no matter how big or small, should be at the heart of every home and that individuality should be celebrated. In addition, I feel that activities should take a person-centred approach, which is why I enjoy spending time with the residents and learning about their preferences and their history.
My own interests include football, politics, crafting and drinking tea, and I enjoy nothing better than engaging with residents on these topics! I aim to bring energy, a friendly smile and a willing ear to the home each day.
Miroslaw Kowalewski
I began working at Kirkburn Court in 2009. Previous to this I owned a Confectionery business in Peterhead town centre. I enjoy creating a variety of different meals for the residents to enjoy.
Gary Bannerman
I joined Kirkburn Court as Maintenance Manager in 2000. I see my role as ensuring our home external and internal areas are maintained to a high standard making sure all our maintenance records are kept up-to-date. I also manage and deal with contractors, creating a clean, safe and welcoming place to live and work for our residents and staff.
Diane Donaldson
I began working at Kirkburn Court in 1999. I am mostly based in the laundry and I take great pride in seeing the residents all looking smart. I love the atmosphere here at Kirkburn and there is a great team spirit.
Diane Bodie
Hi, my name is Diane and I am Administration Assistant here at Kirkburn Court. began working at Kirkburn Court in 2002. I enjoy creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere at reception for all those who visit and live at Kirkburn Court.
I take great pride in ensuring that all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner. I particularly enjoy welcoming people to our reception café and this area has allowed me to build up close relationships with our residents and their families. I my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, particularly my grandchildren.
