Meet the Paternoster House Care Home Team
Great care is delivered by great people and a committed and well-trained team, with a caring and inclusive view on life. Our wonderful team comprises nurses, carers, activities coordinators, chefs, housekeepers and more. These people are here to ensure that residents enjoy their time at the home and are supported to live life to the fullest. Meet some of our staff below:

Corina Popescu
General Manager
Hi. My name is Corina and I am the General Manager here at Paternoster House.
My team and I take great pride in providing wonderful care to all our residents. I am a qualified General Nurse, I also have a Masters degree in Business Administration in Health and Social Care which has given me the knowledge and direction to be effective in my job role.
As the General Manager I lead the team to provide care in a holistic approach to our residents. We involve families in all our decision making and are always looking for ways to improve. The most important part of my job is to provide meaning to peoples lives, understand and to nurture.
I take pride in championing others to be the best they can be in their job role. Working in partnership with residents, families and professionals are my core values. A whole team approach to individual care is at the heart of Paternoster House and my door is always open.
Please do pop in and have a coffee and a chat with me.

Anu Kassis
Deputy Manager
Hello, my name is Anu and I am the Deputy Manager here at Paternoster House. I am passionate about working with the elderly and I am focused on providing the best possible care for them. It is wonderful to work with such a wonderful team and in a beautiful home that offers our residents fulfilling lives.

Desislava Sokolova
Administrator
Hello, my name is Desi and I’m the home administrator here at Paternoster House. It is a privilege to be able to provide support and advice to all our wonderful residents, their families and loved ones on the journey into care and throughout their stay within our home. I live local to Waltham Abbey, and in my spare time love to explore its historical buildings and beautiful surrounding countryside.

Evan Sansssy
Head Chef
Hello my name is Evan and I'm the Head Chef here at Paternoster House.

Lynn Brachtvogel
Head of Housekeeping
Hello, my name is Lynn and I'm the head of housekeeping here at Paternoster House. My role is to lead the team of housekeepers and laundry staff to ensure the home is kept clean to the highest of Barchester standards, and all resident clothing is cleaned to the manufacturers guidelines.

Michael Phipps
Resident Ambassador
Welcome to Michael, Paternoster House’s Resident Ambassador.
Michael is our resident 'tech guy' with a plethora of gadgets, he's always up to date with the latest phone, IPad, TV, games station and speaker system! He's very knowledgeable and will support the home to welcome new residents, on hand to befriend them as they adjust to their new surroundings, and find out more about their interests to assist our activities team tailor the homes activities to everyone’s needs and desires.
Michael will be an active voice on the views of other residents and relatives within the home. The role will help to compliment the quality assurance systems we already have in place and allow the management team to have a more advanced and clear understanding of the perspectives of our residents.

Folashade Ojuade
Care Practitioner
Hello, my name is Folashade and I am one of the Care Practitioners here at Paternoster House care home. I really enjoy working here and love giving care and support to all our residents to enrich their lives.

Janet Hitimana
Clinical Lead
Hello, my name is Janet and I am the Clinical Lead here at Paternoster House. I loved working as a nurse in this home and being able to provide the best care possible for our residents. I am responsible for ensuring the highest standards of nursing care as well as a homely and caring environment for all our residents.

Angela Hawkins
Activities Coordinator
Hi my name is Angela, known as Angie, I joined Paternoster House in April 2016 as a care assistant, I have a passion for enriching our residents lives and leading the Activities Team means I can help them achieve their dreams, keep them motivated and happy.
I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01992 787 202 or email me direct on PaternosterHouse.Activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.

Roy Gill
Head of Maintenance
Hello, my name is Roy and I've had the pleasure of working here for over 25 years. As Head of Maintenance I get to work with, and support all departments. My main enjoyment comes from helping our wonderful residents, whether that be assisting them with the latest technology or simply putting up a new picture in their room, it gives me time to get to know them better. I love to garden and work with the activities team and our residents on the raised beds and have been known to do a spot of flower arranging!

Loraine Mayers
Admin Assistant
Hello, my name is Loraine and I am part of the administration team here at Paternoster House working on reception. I started working here in 2020 and I greatly enjoy welcoming visitors into the home, it will usually be myself answering the phone or opening the door. I love meeting and chatting to residents and their families.

Oana Cospenda-Luca
Care Practitioner
Hello, my name is Oana and I am one of the Head of Unit within our Parklands Community here at Paternoster House. I ensure that residents are provided with a high standard of care and quality of life. I love Paternoster House and working with the team and residents here.

Marius Mogosanu
Senior Carer
Hello, my name is Marius and I am a Senior Carer here at Paternoster House. I love working here and being able to make a difference to the lives of our residents every day. My aim is to provide a warm and caring environment for all of the residents.
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