Gittisham Hill House Care Home

Introducing Rachael Rix, Home Manager at Gittisham Hill House Care Home, Honiton.

What does ‘kind care’ mean to you?

“Ensuring that residents feel safe and comfortable under our care and are supported to live their best lives.”

Over their career, Rachael has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. They are a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and quality of life for residents.

Having worked at HC-One since April 2017, Rachael closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. They extend this caring approach to their colleagues and work closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.

When asked what they enjoy most about their role, Rachael remarked:

“Having the privilege to get to know the wonderful characters of residents under our care, leading developments in the quality of service provided in our home and having the opportunity to support my team to learn and grow.”

Rachael lists her proudest achievement as progressing to the position of home manager at Gittisham Hill House. Asked why they chose to work in the care sector, they said:

“I chose to work in the care sector because it is a service that provides genuinely rewarding experiences in the day-to-day delivery of care. My HC-One name badge says 'Kindness feels amazing' because we achieve a positive sense of personal well-being and satisfaction by delivering kindness to others.”

Outside of work, Rachael likes getting into the great outdoors, and particularly enjoys hiking across Dartmoor. Read less