Meet the Rose Lodge Care Home 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:

Megan Jones

Megan Jones

General Manager

Hi, my name is Meg, and I am the General Manager here at Rose Lodge. I hope you find what you're looking for on our website.

I hope you find what you are looking for on our website. I have worked for Barchester in a variety of roles since 2005 and have been the General Manager here since 2017. I have always had a passion for elderly and dementia care and love to support the residents in our home and getting to know them really well.

Our home has a real family feel and we support our residents as if they were our own family. I would love to meet you and discuss the care we can provide for you or your loved one at Rose Lodge.

Viktorija Tume

Deputy Manager

Hi, my name is Viktorija and I have worked at Rose Lodge since 2015, and was promoted to Deputy General Manager in 2018.

I really enjoy caring for people and being able to support the team to deliver high quality care to those living at the home. Please do come and see me, as I would love to talk with you about how we can help.

Loida Natividad

Unit Manager

Hi, I am Loida and I have been at Rose Lodge since 2003.

Since joining, I am unit manager and I have vast experience in caring for elderly people and those living with Dementia too. I am dedicated to providing high quality care for our residents and offering support to their loved ones too

Please feel free to come and meet when you visit our home as I would love to say hello!

Shane Taylor

Memory Lane Community Manager

Hi I am Shane and I am the Memory Lane Community Manager.

I have been working in social care for over 10 years and I have a passion for caring for those living with a dementia. I would love to show you around and have a chat about how we can help you.

Edelyn Gumunyu

Registered Nurse

Hello, my name is Edelyn. I started working at Rose Lodge in April 2022 and have not looked back since. 

We really are a family at Rose Lodge and every day is different - I really enjoy working here and supporting our residents everyday. 

I am originally from Harare in Zimbabwe and outside of work I love worship songs and travelling!

Laurita Kalinauskyte

Registered Nurse

Hello, I am Laurita. 

My job at Rose Lodge is a registered nurse and I started here in 2020. I take real pride in ensuring all of our residents needs are met. In my spare time I enjoy reading books about psychology and well-being. 

Stanley Matthys

Registered Nurse

Hi, my name is Stanley. 

I started working at Rose Lodge in May 2023. I am a registered nurse and always ensure I do everything i can to make our residents as happy and comfortable as possible. 

Outside of work I love to follow football and my favourite team is Liverpool! 

Beccy Worlding

Administrator

Hello, my name is Beccy and I am the Administrator here at Rose Lodge.

I joined Barchester in 2016 and I am here to assist with any contractual questions that you may have and also to ensure that our residents and their families are fully supported by our home.

I have always enjoyed working closely with people and especially meeting residents, their families and friends. If there is anything that I can do to help - please do not hesitate to ask and I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Rose Lodge very soon.

Jane Ritchie

Head of Activities

Hello, my name is Jane and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Rose Lodge and I have been here since 2010 .

My role is to engage and stimulate our residents by offering a range of activities for them to enjoy. I want to get everyone involved and make our home community and atmosphere as positive and welcoming as possible.

Making sure that our residents have things to do that they really enjoy doing is something that I am passionate about, It is so important to make sure that they are happy and enjoy all of the activities and events that we do with them. We enjoy creating new and special memories together.

Dianne Lilley

Head Chef

Hi, I am Dianne and I am the Head Chef here at Rose Lodge.

I have been working here since it opened in 1993 and I love my job. I enjoy cooking and baking for the residents as well as working with my dedicated catering team. Please do come and say hello!

Jackie Watson

Head Housekeeper

Hi I am Jackie and I am the Head Housekeeper at Rose Lodge.

I have been here since 2014 and I take great pride in ensuring the home environment is clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy. I would love to meet you and to have a chat about you or your loved one and how we can help you

Kelly Haylock

Administration Assistant

Hello, my name is Kelly. 

I have been working at Rose Lodge since April 2016. My job within the home is admin assistant which means I support our administrator with everyday administration tasks. 

Outside of work I enjoy reading and sports. I play in a netball team every week. 

Joyce Turney

Care Practitioner

Hi I am Joyce. 

I have worked at Rose Lodge since 2004. I initially started here as a senior carer but am now a qualified care practitioner.

I love spending time with my family and my favourite time of year is Christmas!

Nat Razmiene

Senior Carer

Hello, my name is Nat. 

I started working at Rose Lodge as a carer but have since been promoted to a senior carer! I love working at Rose Lodge my colleagues are like family! 

Outside of work I love to travel - my favourite place is the Canary Islands! 

Abigail Ryan

Hostess

Hi, I am Abi. 

I started at Rose Lodge care home in 2018 and have loved every minute in my role as a Hostess. I always make sure our residents are topped up with refreshments and love to chat the them - it is really interesting to hear all of their unique life stories. 

In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my daughter! 

Ross Bennington

Care Assistant

Hi, my name is Ross and I am proud to be a Care Assistant at Rose Lodge. 

I initially started working here in August 2020, my favourite part of my job is the resident interaction and getting to spend quality time with our residents. I look forward to continuing my career within Barchester. 

Outside of work I enjoy going to the Bingo and watching shows at the theatre. 

 

Rachana Shrisunder

Care Assistant

My name is Rachana.

I started at Rose Lodge in March 2024 and I am a Care Assistant. I love meeting all of our residents and getting to know their life stories. 

In my spare time I enjoy reading, painting and being with cats and dogs.

Laura Woods

Second Chef

Hi, my name is Laura. 

I started at Rose Lodge in June 2020 and I am the Second Chef. Food is a real passion of mine and I take pride in providing high quality, nutritious and tasty food for our residents. 

In my spare time I often go on weekends away to Butlins and also enjoy going to Benidorm. 

Jo Kierman

Kitchen Assistant

Hi, my name is Jo. 

I have been a member of Rose Lodges team for quite some time having started here in 2013! 

To many people good food is a very important part of there lives which is why i enjoy my job so much. To assist with cooking such amazing food for our residents to enjoy is such an honour. Outside of work i enjoy listening to music and watching films. 

Karen Smith

Housekeeper

Hi I am Karen and I have been a housekeeper here since June 2011.

I really enjoy being here with my colleagues and ensuring the home is always nice and clean for our residents.

Graham Howard

Gardener

Hello, my name is Graham. 

I started in Rose Lodge in January 2003 and I am the homes Gardener. I ensure our gardens are always in tip top condition and looking their best. My favourite part of the job is to see our residents and their families outside enjoying the gardens, when we get nice weather, I love to chat with them. 

Memmi Cowan

Chiropodist

Hi, I am Memmi. 

I am the visiting foot health practitioner at Rose Lodge - I have a lot of experience in the health industry having worked in it for many years. 

I love meeting the residents at Rose Lodge and working alongside the staff.