Meet the team

I qualified in 1977 as a general and mental health nurse in South Africa. I then went on to working in an A & E department and a TB Clinic. After taking time away to raise a family I returned to nursing by training as a Community Health Nurse and worked as a Community Psychiatric Nurse for 5 years managing 5 clinics in the area. I moved to the UK in 2004 and started working immediately for Barchester Healthcare at Overslade House where I also qualified as an NVQ assessor. I love working with people and helping them. I like the atmosphere at Overslade House, it is such a happy place to work as we all work as a team and this reflects on our residents. I appreciate the fact that the Company supports its staff to deliver a high standard of care. Out of work I like all kinds of hand crafts, travelling and visiting my grand child in South Africa.

I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2010 in Bulgaria with a BsN degree. I worked within an intensive care cardiac unit for 3 years at a general hospital in Bulgaria. I then moved to the UK in 2014 to work for Barchester Healthcare at Overslade House as a Registered Nurse. I especially enjoy working on the Memory Lane Unit of which I find very rewarding and challenging. In my spare time I enjoy outdoor activities and keeping fit.

I qualified as a nurse in 2015 in Italy and worked as a nurse in a nursing home in Pedemonte, Italy. In December 2015 I moved to the UK and joined Barchester Healthcare at Overslade House as a Carer. In February I became registered with the NMC and was able to work as a nurse at Overslade House. I work on the William Webb Ellis Suite where I find the work challenging, satisfying and enjoyable. I enjoy coming to work to spend time with the residents and the staff of which are one big happy family. I spend my time away from work taking long walks with my friends and enjoying a chat and a coffee with them, I also enjoy discovering new places in England and spending time at the gym.

I joined the team at Overslade House in 2003, firstly as a Carer, and then progressing to Team Leader, Senior Team Leader and Home Trainer. I qualified as a Care Practitioner in October 2016 and took up the position of the first Care Practitioner at Overslade House shortly afterwards. I support the nurses with the residents care plans and medication and any nursing requirements, I also support the care staff in their duties. I am very passionate about my residents and their needs are paramount to me. Outside of work I am very family orientated, and spend a lot of my time with my grandchildren.

I qualified as a Nurse in 2011 and worked for the NHS until February 2018, which is when I joined Barchester Healthcare at Overslade House as a Nurse. I work on the William Webb Ellis Suite, where I find the work challenging, satisfying and I love working as part of the Overslade team. I consider myself to be a very outgoing person and I enjoy chatting to the residents here at the home.

In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my young family and socialising with my friends.

I joined the team at Overslade House in 2007 as a Maintenance Assistant and was promoted to Head of Maintenance in 2011. I am responsible for ensuring that all maintenance is kept up to date and all equipment is tested and maintained to meet safety standards. I am aided by Paul, our gardener, who is responsible for keeping the grounds in a beautiful condition for residents to enjoy.

I spend my spare time playing 5-a-side football and I am also an avid supporter of Manchester United and Real Madrid.