Meet the Port Manor Care Home Team

Hello, my name is Ellie and I’m the Deputy Manager here at Port Manor care home.

I have been working for Barchester Healthcare since September 2021, I started as a Senior Care Assistant and have progressed in my career to become Deputy Manager. Along side my role I am always learning, recently completing my NVQ.

The most important part of my position and also my favourite is building relationships with our residents and their loved ones. Our residents are the heart of everything we do at Port Manor, you will see me working on the floor with the team, ensuring an excellent standard of care is being delivered every day.

Together with the General Manager Nancy, we will work hard daily to provide the best experience for our residents and their loved ones. Leading by example and ensuring dignity and respect is given to every individual including our homes team.

I live in Seaford and I like to spend time with my partner, our 2 children and our Labrador Monty. I love the outdoors, bike riding and dog walking.

I always say choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life, this very much remains trues at Port Manor.

Hello, my name is Lori and I am the Admin Assistant here at Port Manor Care Home. 

I have been working for Barchester for over five years now and I have eight years of experience in the care sector. I thoroughly enjoy working for the company and being part of such a wonderful team. I have studied in business management and this has helped me in my role. 

Although I am here to support the whole home, my heart is very much with the residents. I love being involved in daily life and making sure the wellbeing of every individual is always top priority. I am known for my bubbly personality and positive energy and I believe a smile can go a long way. I am excited to greet our new residents and their loved ones to our home.

Outside of work I love to travel and I also spend quality time with my little dog Teddy who is full of character and keeps me on my toes!

Hello, My name is Aga and I am a Senior Carer here at Port Manor Care Home.

I first came to the UK in 2007 from Poland however I did return for a short period to study social work and sociology. I came back to the UK in 2012 where I started my career in care. 

My job brings me great joy. Providing our residents with high quality, person centred care is always my priority and getting to do this alongside a strong team is wonderful. I do have a great passion for caring for people living with dementia and enabling them to live a life with as much independence as possible. 

I look forward to welcoming our new residents and their loved ones to our beautiful home.

My hobbies include reading, arts and crafts and I also enjoy foraging. 

Hello, My name is Thomas and I am a Kitchen assistant here at Port Manor Care Home.

I have been working in the kitchens for the past 17 years and I am extremely passionate about my job. Supporting the chef and the rest of the kitchen team to deliver a wonderful culinary experience for our residents is my top priority. I am excited to be working in such a lovely environment and am very much looking forward to being here to meet our new residents and their loved ones.

In my spare time I spend time with my family, I am also a fan of football and steam trains. 

Hello, My name is Michele and I am the Laundry Assistant here at Port Manor Care Home. 

I am very much looking forward to supporting our residents in this lovely new home. Working with my team to provide a smooth and enjoyable daily life for our residents will always be my priority. 

I am passionate about helping people and I am excited to get to meet our new residents and their loved ones. 

My family and grandchildren are very important to me, I love going on holiday, exploring and walking my dog.

Hello, My name is Donna and I am the Administrator here at Port Manor Care Home.

I have worked in customer service roles throughout my career. I started in retail and moved into the healthcare sector in 2007 as a HR administrator. I am very much looking forward to welcoming our new residents and their loved ones to our home and supporting with their journey. I am excited to be part of such a wonderful team and in such a beautiful environment.

I will be based in the entrance to Port Manor so I will be available to our residents, families and team throughout the day. My door is open and I will always be here to give a warm welcome.

Hello, my name is Natalie and I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Port Manor Care Home. 

I have been working in the care industry for 12 years and it brings me great joy knowing that all the residents I care for enjoy a fulfilled and happy life. I feel privileged to be part of such a wonderful team and I am excited to get to know all our new residents and their loved ones.

Port manor is a wonderful home to work in and the care we will deliver here as a team will be outstanding.

I have two dogs who I love to get outside with and I am also a very big Robbie Wiliams fan!

Hello, My name is Josh and I am the Second Chef here at Port Manor Care Home.

I have been a professional chef for 15 years working in fine dining restaurants and hotels. I am extremely passionate about the food I produce and excited about the meals I will get to prepare for our residents. Using fresh produce, I will get to put my creative spin on traditional and seasonal meals for everyone to enjoy. 

I feel privileged to be working for Barchester and being part of such a fantastic team. I am really looking forward to meeting our residents and their loved ones, getting to know their favourite dishes and ensuring we cater for their preferences and dietary needs.  

Hello, My name is Emma and I am Housekeeper here at Port Manor Care Home.

I have been working in the care sector for 23 years and I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Taking on different positions over those years has given me a great range of experience. I am a peoples person and working with residents and my team mates brings me great joy.

I am excited to be part of this fabulous home and team and I look forward to being part of the opening and everyday running of the home. I will be here to support our residents and their loved ones daily. 

In my spare time i enjoy going on walks with my camera ready to take photos of the beautiful, local scenery.