Kiln Lodge

Luci joined Kiln Lodge in January 2020 and has worked in the care sector for over 20 years. She really enjoys working with people that live with dementia and being involved in their lives here at Kiln Lodge. Luci has worked in various organisations in numerous roles and gained invaluable experience. Luci has a level 5 qualification in leadership and has a passion for staff development and training.

Kathleen has been in working within Adult Care since she was 17 years old, and has experience working in Queen Alexandra Hospital, where she was a Support Worker on D5, in the community as a Carer to support elderly clients to be able to remain at home, and also with adults with learning disabilities. This was for clients who had been living in a secure unit and they were supported back into the community to live as independently as possible.

Kathleen has achieved Levels 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care, she has a National Diploma in Health Studies. She is now also halfway through completing her Level 5 in Adult Care.

Kathleen has been at Kiln Lodge since 2013, where she started as a Carer and has worked her way up to a Deputy Manager. Alongside her role, she has a passion for event planning and will liaise with the Wellness Champion to arrange the occasion events for the residents within the home. Kathleen also manages the staff rota for the home and any staff queries to ensure everything is covered and runs smoothly. Alongside all of this, Kathleen also manages the medication along with our Medication Lead.

Kathleen loves her job within Kiln Lodge, her focus is to ensure all the residents have person-centred care and for them to live as independently as possible. Kathleen enjoys learning new things, she also enjoys being able to pass on her knowledge to the Seniors and Carers. She also loves an on-the-spot quiz!

Every day is very different at Kiln Lodge, it has a real home feeling and the staff all work hard together to ensure the residents are safe and well.

Liz has worked in elderly care since the year 2000 and started out working at Moorgreen Hospital on the wards. These wards housed patients from Knowle Hospital which was a secure ward for patients living with Dementia and other Mental Health conditions.

Over the past 22 years, Liz has worked in various residential and nursing homes as well as managed an extra care scheme prior to starting at Kiln Lodge in 2021.

Liz started out at Kiln Lodge as a Senior Carer in 2021. Within 3 months she was promoted to Deputy Manager as her leadership and care skills were recognised immediately as just what was required when the Deputy position became available.

Liz holds both Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care as well as an SVQ in Dementia Care. She is currently completing her Level 5 NVQ in Adult Care. As well as this, Liz is also a Dignity Champion for Southampton.

In her day-to-day role, Liz completes all the care plans within the home and this gives her a great opportunity to really get to know the residents and their families personally. She also manages the care staff and ensures everything runs smoothly on the care floor each day.

Liz has a passion for making a difference in the residents' lives, ensuring that person-centred care is delivered at all times. She loves the variety that each day brings at Kiln Lodge and no two days are the same in the home. This gives a real sense of what a happy home at Kiln Lodge really is.

Eleanor has worked at Kiln Lodge Care Home since 2018 and enjoys working in a family-friendly environment where no 2 days are the same. Her job is very different to her previous jobs where she served 12 years in the Royal Navy and has also worked 17 years for a multinational corporation.

Eleanor has many years experience of Human Resources, Training and Payroll with a myriad of qualifications including an Accounts Diploma, a Certificate in Personnel Practice, a Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Coaching and she is also a qualified First Party Auditer.

Melissa has worked at Kiln Lodge for 1 year and has worked in health and social care for the last 5 years. Melissa has achieved her level 2, 3 and 4 in health and social care. Melissa has a passion for infection control and maintaining high standards within the home. Melissa manages the housekeeping team and all areas of health and safety as well as the staff inductions.

Loren started working in social care in 2016 and has worked at Kiln Lodge since 2020. Loren has nearly completed her QCF level 3. Loren enjoys working in a small Residential Home and says the best part of working at Kiln Lodge is it has a family feel and that she has time to spend quality time with the residents she cares for. Loren is our continence champion, Loren would one day like to train and become the homes moving and handling trainer.

Rose has worked at Kiln Lodge since 2006, Rose is an energetic and caring carer. Rose goes above and beyond in her role and always ensures that residents are cared for to a very high standard. Rose is always singing and dancing and has a very loyal, strong work ethic. Rose is versatile in her role and steps in to help in all areas of Kiln Lodge. Rose is also our champion with our electronic care plan system and her documentation is of a very high standard and passes this down to new staff.