Team

Staff Profile

The home employs a Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Care Assistants, Kitchen, Domestic and Administration staff. The nursing facility has a team of nursing staff, senior carers and care assistants to meet the differing needs and dependencies of residents.

The staff levels in our home is based on the dependency needs of our residents which is tabulated based on a recognised dependency tool. The staff allocated to support the residents will be chosen in order to match their skills with resident needs, and also to minimise travelling distances in order to support good time attendance. In addition to the direct support staff the Registered Manager provides support in terms of management and nursing care, most of which should be in addition to the care levels. The promoters also provide significant support in management, administration and care related activities by way of additional monitoring and control which are in addition to the activities undertaken by the employment team. Staffing levels may be changed at the discretion of the Manager if there are particular needs. Care staff work on a Rota system which ensures that the service is staffed based on dependency and by the appropriate number and skill mix, including weekends and public holidays. New employees are inducted to National Training Organisation standards within 12 weeks of employment. We manage and train our employees with the aim that all of our carers are offered to achieve QCF level 2. All other employees receive the training appropriate to their work, for example Food Hygiene for catering staff. All employees receive annual training in health and safety matters such as moving and handling, fire awareness and procedures, adult protection issues, mental capacity act, infection control, medication, first aid, GDPR  and a range of other matters.

Staff are carefully selected with emphasis on attitude and their background is rigorously checked and you should find them knowledgeable, professional and friendly. As a group, we are driven to provide the very best standards of care within our homes, and we strive to recruit quality professionals.

New carers are encouraged to complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of employment, and complete a Level 2 Diploma within 2 years of appointment. All other employees receive the training appropriate to their work. All employees receive annual training in health and safety matters such as moving and handling, fire awareness and action and a range of other areas. 

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Jacqueline Goulding - Home Manager

Jackie is an experienced nurse manager with significant experience in the NHS as well as the care home sector. In addition, Jackie has also worked extensively in training and education where she has been actively involved in developing curriculum and course materials for courses in relation to Health & Social Care. Jackie’s commitment and professional standards are outstanding to achieve great outcomes for staff, residents and the community. Jackie maintains good relationship with the wider health partners and uses their support and guidance effectively.

Dawn Smith - Deputy Manager

Dawn is a steady and experienced hand in Care and is well connected in the local community. She supports the Management team in achieving good outcomes and is empathetic, passionate and conscientious. Dawn provides active support to the Manager in undertaking leadership responsibilities, support with care plans, control and monitoring. Dawn is one of the employees with the longest experience at the Grange and is well versed with staff and family dynamics.

Jacqui Bland - Administrator

Jacqui is the Administrator and has worked at The Grange since 1999. Jacqui is responsible for primarily interacting with families, responsible for staff payroll, supplier management and in providing general administration support. She is highly driven, disciplined and performance orientated.

She lives in a small village near Shirebrook and has two daughters, a son and a dog.

Aswathi Remanan - Registered Nurse

Aswathi is a NMC registered nurse and is a dedicated and committed professional who provides a pro-active and compassionate  service to achieve good outcomes for our residents.

Juhi Jaison - Registered Nurse

Juhi is a NMC registered nurse and is patient, pro-active and committed to achieving good outcomes for residents and families. Juhi is well considered by the wider health partners and is a reliable and steady hand.

Kelsey Clarke - Registered Nurse

Kelsey is a registered nurse with a NMC Pin. A pleasant and cheerful person and passionate about working with the elderly espeically in a care home setting. She has a fondness for the Grange as she worked here as a care assistant before pursuing her nursing course. Motivated to do well and achieve good outcomes.

Steven Furniss - Head of Maintenance

Steven is a multi faceted and versatile maintenance professional who ensures that the environment and the infrastructure in the Grange are in ship shape which covers electrical, plumbing, fire, decoration & painting, emergency lights, legionella, flooring and maintenace of beds for residents and monitors Loler testing, PAT testing and Gas Safety. Knowledge and skills of the trade are good and is committed.

Lysha Brookes - Senior Care Assistant

Lysha is one of the experienced senior cares in the home and knows the village and the surroundings. Committed, patient, and empathetic to achieve the best outcomes for our residents and families. 

Tina Hind - Carer

Tina is one of our committed and dedicated member of the team and provides a  patient, empathetic and considerate service to residents and families. Is relied upon tof the successful performance of the team.

Trena Oscroft - Carer

Trena is an experienced carer and also supports the team in the kitchen.  Trena is always willing to help the residents and achieve good outcomes.

Layne Wilson - Carer

Layne is an experienced care assistant and assists the residents and the team in meeting the perosnal care needs of residents to maintain their independence, respect and dignity.

Casey Ratcliffe - Cook

Casy is a cook who is involved in menu creation, ensuring that nutritious options are always available to residents, food is well presented and ensuring that the Food Standards ratings are maintained at the highest level at all times. A reliable and committed member of the team.

Teresa Bletcher - Domestic Assistant

Teresa is a valued member of the team and is keen to ensure that the standards of the home and her role is fulfilled efficiently.

Sandra Slaney - Domestic Assistant

Sandra is an experienced member of the team who prides herself in keeping the home clean and infection control protocols are consistently maintained. 

Elaine Spencer - Domestic Assistant

Elaine is is a longstanding member of staff and a dedicated individual who ensures that the home is mainitained to very high standards. A reliable and committed member of the team who goes beyond her call of duty to achieve good outcomes for the home and residents.

Lesley Turnbull - House Keeper

Lesley is a longstanding member of the Grange team and has a good understanding of infection control protocols, policies and procedures. Ensures that the protocols are completed in a disciplined and methodical fashion.

Nicola Stuart - Activities co-ordinator

Nicola is passionate about providing activities for residents to keep them alert, occupied and happy. She creates activity menus and programs and arranges entertainment peformers like musicians, christmas choirs from schools and plays.  A key member of the team

Kelly Gorill - Cook

Kelly enjoys being in Christmas attire during the festive period and it brings in colour and a festive spirit to the home and its surroundings. A willing team player who is a key part of the kitchen team. A great team player.

Karen Darby - Domestic Assistant

Karen is a committed domestic assistant who works effectively with other teams to achieve good outcomes.

Carrieann Goddard - Kitchen Assistant

Supports the food and nutrition requirements of our residents and to meet regulatory standards of cleanliness and meeting Food Standard Policies and Procedures.

Minon Arambewela - Care Assistant

Minon originally a nurse from Sri Lanka has a good trackrecord in Sri Lanka and has recently completed her OSCE examinations and is on her way to obtain a Registered NMC Pin in the UK. A pleasant, engaging and committed carer who engages well with residents, families and peers. A good team player. 

Bincy Cherian - Care Assistant

Bincy is a reliable and committed care assistant who engages well with residents and families. 

Kajal Agath - Care Assistant

Pleasant and cheerful,  an empathetic care assistant. Is keen to learn and grow and can be relied upon to take on additional tasks when needed.

Annalise Harvey - Care Assistant

Passionate about care and Annalise is ambitious and aspirational. She is keen to pursue higher responsibilities and is willing to learn and grow. Believes in continuous learning and achieving good outcomes.