Meet the Wykeham House Care Home team

I was born in Poland and have been in the UK since 1992  I am married with two children and started my career in catering in the army, working in restaurants in London and then with Barchester Healthcare in 2012 as Head Chef.

I strive to always meet residents' expectations and am always open to new suggestions. Events are my speciality, and seeing everyone enjoy my food gives me great satisfaction. Currently, we are running the ‘Done Dine Alone’ initiative and welcome new guests.

Some nurses at Wykeham House have been here for over fifteen years. They are professional, knowledgeable and experienced in many aspects or general nursing care and supporting people living with dementia.

Reviews and updates for families are crucial and the team are here to answer questions and support residents and their loved ones.

My name is Richard, but people call me Ricardo, Taffy or Welshman, among other named!

I have worked at Wykeham House for over 10 years. I was employed as the Head Chef for the first 5 years, however, since then, l have worked as the Head of Maintenance.

I love my role, as no two days are the same! One minute l am plumber, then next an electrician, then a painter & decorator – just to name a few of the things l do!

The residents are foremost in my thinking and I believe our elders should always be treated with dignity and politeness and, above all, respect. I also enjoy the banter you get with residents and it is nice to hear some of their life stories. 

As a member of the Barchester family, l hope to be here for many more years to come, as this is one of the most satisfying jobs l have ever had. I love it!

Our well established team have been together for over five years. We strive to offer the best service and take pride in the fact that we very rarely have missing items of clothing! We understand that laundry issues can sometimes be a problem in care homes and we work closely with residents and loved ones to ensure that if there is anything specific regarding clothing or advice needed, we are here to help.

I have done a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management Engineering in Materials and Testing. I joined Wykeham House as a kitchen porter in 2003 and was promoted to Head of Housekeeping in 2005. I am responsible for the overall operation of the Housekeeping Department and upholding the highest standard of Cleanliness and Safety. While I am going round the home carrying my chores, I always find time to talk to the residents and have a laugh with them. I am good at making them smile.

My name is Audrey Chiduku and I am the Deputy General Manager at Wykeham House. I started my nursing career in 2005 back in South Africa, since then I’ve never looked back. I have extensive experience working in the Healthcare industry mainly in the private sector. I am very passionate about making a difference in my residents’ lives; seeing them all happy and well cared for is what I live for. I joined Barchester Healthcare because of the values they stand for which I strive to live by every day of my work life. When I came to the UK I fell in love with looking after the elderly, listening to their life stories and seeing how they have aged gracefully and acquired new behaviours is quite intriguing. I hold various certifications in my nursing carer as well as a BSc degree in Maths and Statistics. At Wykeham house we work towards delivering excellent care to our residents in a holistic approach where individual needs are met in a respectful and dignified manner.