I work as a Charge Nurse at Queens Court Care Home. I have worked for Barchester Healthcare Queens Court for over 8 years. I was one of the first Apprentices of Barchester Healthcare to complete the Leadership programme.
Nursing is my passion.
Meet the team
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:
Shaaron Caratella
General Manager
Hi, my name is Shaaron and I am the General Manager here at Queens Court. Welcome to our website!
My BSc (Hons) in Nursing focused on nutrition in older people and this has developed into a passion for ensuring that nutritional meals and hospitality is a core element of our work. A study on the Administration of Medication in Care Homes was undertaken during my MSc.
I am working on a project to build relationships between staff, residents and relatives. This project started with introducing real communication workshops among staff to teach them how to communicate with residents living with dementia and this project has now progressed to an article called Collected Short Stories, which was published in the Journal of Dementia.
I enjoy leading a team who are dedicated to delivering outstanding care and a quality lifestyle to residents. We are committed to promoting a good quality of life to those who live and work at Queens Court. The staff pay special attention to residents' personal preferences and needs.
This is a very happy home and I am sure that you will get a great reception when you visit us.
Paulus Pheleu
Charge Nurse
Fernando Castillo
Charge Nurse
I am one of the Charge Nurses at Queen's Court Care Home. I have worked here for over 5 years and enjoy my work and spending time with the residents at the home.
Peter Shevlin
Administrator
Joining Queens Court in August 2014, after 22 years in the private sector, I enjoy the interaction with residents and their family & friends. I think I make a difference to people's lives, ensuring that all paperwork is dealt with in an efficient and professional manner.
Abbigail Garraway
Head Carer/Team Leader
In my position as a Care Practitioner, I give support where required to the nurses and other departments. I am responsible for recruitment and the induction process for our carers. I endeavour to make sure that the carers provide the best possible care for residents which can improve their well-being and help towards their independence.
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Hederlinda Serafica
Acitivities Coordinator
Hederlinda used to be a Senior Carer at Queens Court and is a qualified physiotherapist. She has worked as an Activities Coordinator since May 2017 and does physiotherapy with residents once a week. She encourages residents to maintain an active social life and their own independence, and strives to improve their physical well-being by preparing a creative, affective and enjoyable activities programme.
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Kwaku Tieku
Music Therapist
My name is Kwaku and I am the Music Therapist for Queens Court Care Home. My job requires using music to unlock creativity and stimulate clients to communicate and express themselves where words fail. Through ringing and playing instruments memories are triggered, isolation is reduced and socialisation is promoted. To see the smiles and expression of joy on the faces of the residents is very fulfilling and it makes my role in Queens Court very enjoyable and worthwhile.
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Rajindra (Kumar) Sewdatnarine
Head of Maintenance
I have worked for Barchester for over 10 years, where I have gained a wide range of experience in the property services department.
At Queens Court, my responsibilities are to ensure that all statutory requirements are up to date and that safety comes first for everyone in the home.
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G. (Joe) Varchione
Gardener/Driver
I am responsible for the garden and grounds. I am also one of the drivers of our minibus and take residents out for drives in the country and to church on Sunday.
