Chorleywood Manor Care Home - Avery Collection

I joined the healthcare industry as I am extremely passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care to our residents and the highest standards of care. I joined in 2010 as a reminiscence coordinator, worked my way up to be the Assisted Living Coordinator and now I am a Deputy Manager here, supporting and leading the fantastic team of staff, working alongside residents and relatives. It is rewarding to see our principles of service being put into action daily, Enabling Freedom of choice and involving friends and family, celebrating Individuality, Nurturing the spirit, Encouraging Independence and Preserving Dignity.

I started my role here at Signature at Chorleywood in November 2019 and it has been the best decision I ever made. I absolutely love seeing the difference we can make in people’s lives, just so rewarding.

I am here to provide support to families and residents throughout the process from the initial enquiry through to moving into our community. My favourite part of my role is talking to the residents and their families, plus seeing all the residents enjoying the entertainment and the activities – when they smile, I smile.

My journey in health care started in Domiciliary Care where I worked for a few years before I transitioned to Residential Care. I started my role at Signature at Chorleywood in 2009 as a Senior Care Assistant in the Reminiscence neighbourhood. As Dementia Care Manager my passion is to ensure my team and I strive to provide the highest quality of dementia care to our residents, giving our residents and their families memories to treasure as we go through this journey together. I want our relatives to have peace of mind as they are reassured that their loved ones are in safe hands. It is rewarding when I see the difference we are making in both the resident and their families' lives. Above all, I believe that we are on this journey together.

My journey started in October 2008 when I walked through the doors for an interview as an Senior Care Assistant, I was met by the smiling welcoming face of one of our Concierge, the atmosphere was so friendly and welcoming I thought yes I can see myself being happy here, that was 12 years ago. I am now the Assisted Living Coordinator and work with a great team of Carers who are equally as passionate about the care they provide for our residents. My passion has always been to provide quality care for our residents. Creating a relationship of trust and being available to talk through any concerns or worries with both our residents and their loved ones is a priority for me.

I began working here in 2007. I am very passionate about the care we provide for all our residents. It is incredibly rewarding and I am privileged to be working with an outstanding team. I hope to be working here for many years to come and sharing lots more happy times with the residents, their families and the team.

I joined the team here in August 2008. In my role as Business Office Coordinator, I am here to help both staff and residents. The team share the common goal of ensuring our residents and team member's time with us is as good as it can be.

I have an extensive background in premium pubs and restaurants which has transposed well in my recent move to Signature, ensuring we bring a premium yet relaxed feel to the service and food at Chorleywood. I have established a rapid love of the care sector, I enjoy bonding with all our residents and making sure they are looked after in every way. The team here at Chorleywood are amazing, we truly care for our residents and colleagues. It really is a lovely place to be!

Since 2010 I have been a Housekeeping Manager at big-brand hotels. I am very proud to say that I joined Signature in 2020 and nowhere I have worked is as good as Signature, the best decision I ever made. I have a great and dedicated team which I am very proud of and we are working very hard to offer the highest standards of cleanliness to keep the community clean, and tidy and everyone safe from infections. To wake up every morning with a smile on your face because you know you are going not to work but to your second home where our residents become our family.