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Ancy has bought a length of knowledge and experience with her to River View as she joined in 2014. Ancy first qualified as a nurse in India in 2005 at the best University there. She was top of her class and the second-best student to qualify. She was then able to continue her studies in Sweden on an exchange. Ancy studied oncology and palliative care and was also a cancer nurse. She originally wanted to be a doctor, however, she has been working in dementia care since 2010 and loves looking after people. Ancy was promoted to Deputy Manager 2022 from Clinical Lead.
Ancy is a mum of 2 and enjoys family time.

Alva has a great length of quality, qualifications and experience. After working as a Sister in a private health centre in Zimbabwe, she came to the UK in 2003 and joined River View in 2004. Alva is a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother - her loving caring nature oozes out of her as she says 'the best therapy is giving care to others'

Virginia joined The River View Care Centre at the very start of 2012. She had previously worked in Care Homes in in the UK for 21 years. Virginia had come to the UK from South Africa where she had worked in Livingstone Hospital for 20 years. Virginia has a length of knowledge and experience she has bought to us having first qualified in 1973. She has said that all of her family are teachers but this is her passion. She will always be nursing as 'there is nothing better than to care for others'.

Barbara has been nursing for over 30 years. Having qualified and practised in Zimbabwe she then crossed the waters to travel to the UK. Barbara first joined River View 2010 and worked under the previous owners before Maria Mallaband took over the home 2017. Nursing is her love and passion.
Barbara is looking forward to travelling again, as her family are all over the world, and looking forward to exercise and church groups again.

Sunita joined River View in 2013. She started her nursing career in Nepal 2007.
Sunita's children have always known their mother as a nurse and appreciate quality time with her due to her working hours.

Kailesh joined River View in 2017. He has a great length of experience behind him after nursing at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. He was also a nurse in a prison and an immigration nurse. He loved his role as a Forensic Nurse for Thames Valley Police but unfortunately had to return to Malaysia due to family commitments. Prior to nursing, Kalilesh served 7 years in the British Army after arriving from Malaysia where he was a teacher.
Outside of work, he likes to run and enjoy family time

Cecelia was working in Gatwick Airport when she decided to retrain and educate as a chef in 2012, as her passion had always been to cook. While she was studying she wrote a book ' If I become a child again' which was published 2013. After qualifying with excellence she worked as a chef always in the care environment and Head Chef for the last 6 years. River View has been very lucky to welcome her December 2021.
When asked what her signature dish was Cecelia had to really think hard. She replied - I just enjoy cooking and place my passion in all of my food. Thank you Cecelia - we shall enjoy eating it all.

Srijana was a qualified nurse in Nepal and practiced there for 3 years until she came to the UK with her husband. She has had to retrain in the UK as the qualifications are slightly different here. Srijana is a Senior Carer at River View and qualified to deliver medications. She is continuing her study to qualify as Care Practitioner later this year. Always smiling Srijana will then continue with her studies.

Kukku qualified as a nurse in 2013 in India. she left her country and joined River View in 2020. She has studied English proficiency since arriving in the UK. Kukku has continued with her studies taking a Continuing Practitioner Course and will continue her studies thereafter. Kukku is passionate about working with the ill and elderly and always new she wanted to be a nurse. She joined River View as she felt the position was a great opportunity and the company offered her extra support with continuing with her studies.

Sam joined the team at River View at the age of 17 as a carer. His devotion to his work, and to the residents, led to him being nominated and winning 'Employee of the Year' in the Pride of Reading Awards.

Sam has a calming and attentive manner which radiates from him throughout the day. We are very proud and happy that he has continued his work at River View.

Sam became a part of the River View team at the end of 2020. She relocated to Reading leaving her Home Administrator role of 6 years as her husband is serving in the British Army and relocated to Berkshire. Sam has come from a hotel and administration background.
Outside of work she enjoys family time, long dog walks and sunshine holidays

After working in the health, fitness and hospitality sector for over 20 years, Debi joined River View in 2021. Her passion is to build new relationships as well as to keep educating all the time. Debi has enjoyed fundraising and organising many events and is now a patron of her local disabilities charity. She spends fun times sky-diving in a 4-way team outside of work.

Charles started his career in care as a support worker in Harrogate. River View was lucky enough to welcome Charles in 2017 when he relocated to Reading to be closer to family. Both his wife and sister also work and the home.
All of Charles’ family work in the medical profession and now he is furthering his own career by studying to be a nurse. His calming approach to work lets him enjoy football and cricket in his free time.

Veronica joined River View in April 2004. She previously worked at the Battle Hospital which has since gone from Reading. Veronica has great knowledge of the local area and enjoys taking the residents for park walks and picnics, as well as many in-house activities and exercises. She understands who needs more support and has built great friendships with residents and families over the years. Her focus is on everyone’s well-being
She is a Reading lady through and through with all of her family, and many grandchildren, close to her.

After all of Manohar's family were part of the British Army, his father, brothers, and his grandfather who fought in World War 2, he broke the chain and became a chef. He left Nepal with his family arriving in the UK 2013 and worked in busy restaurants in London. For a quieter life, he moved his family to Reading in 2018 where both Manohar and his wife became carers at River View. Finally, a space in the kitchen became available where he was welcomed in December 2021. He is now back in his element and preparing meals for everyone in house.

Rose is a very local lady in Reading and joined River View in 2007. She loves her work as she says she enjoys the residents characters. She looks forward to the conversations and belly laughs they all enjoy. Rose relaxes at home in her garden reading as well as spending time with grandchildren.

Christine joined River View in 2015. She has worked as a domestic for over 20 years now having worked in previous care homes prior to joining River View. She says she role give her full enjoyment. At home she is still a busy lady enjoying time with her children and grandchildren.

Muhammad joined the River View family 2016 as a care assistant. He wanted to start his own business as a taxi driver but missed his River View family and returned in 2020. He has a calming and attentive nature.

Tapiwa joined River View in 2012. She was previously working at a private hospital in Reading. Tapiwa started working care in 2004 and has continued with ongoing training. Tapiwa was originally working in hospitality in Zimbabwe prior to coming to the UK over 20 years ago.
Tapiwa spends her time out of work being evolved with many community event's with her church. and family.

Elizabete came to the UK from Portugal and joined River View in 2018. She was a domestic in a large hotel, but now enjoys the company of the River View residents while at work. Elizabete likes to cook for her family and friends at home.

Kam was busy farming in Thailand and came to the UK 2003. She was working in a local hotel but didn't enjoy the work. She joined River View in 2005 and has loved every bit of it. She enjoys the environment and connects with her residents as an extended family. Kam says 'she loves her work'. She is a busy lady with her family and relaxes with a word search or crossword.

Rugiatu has travelled from Sierra Leone and joined River View 2018. She is now doing her studies of Maths and English and will then continue with her studies to become a full-time nurse.

Emma joined River View in 2019. She stepped away from teaching to worked in social care. Emma enjoys the company and conversations with the residents. Emma is a keen gardener and finds this very therapeutic.

Jenivee joined River View at the start of 2020. After working in Real Estate in the Philippines she was also a Care Giver. The Care profession is a career that she's always wanted to pursue. She enjoys the work environment and the residents around her.

Alison joined River View 2006 and stayed here very happily for 10 years. After working for another care home for a year she missed the environment and the team at River View so she returned 2017. She enjoys meeting the residents and said 'its the people who keep you here'. Alison is a social lady who enjoys holidays and traveling with her husband.

Halima joined River View at the start of the year 2021 after working in the care sector for 4 years. She was also a carer for family members. Halima enjoy looking after people and socialising with all. Outside of work she has a hobby of henna painting where she enjoys preparing people for weddings and other celebrations.

Geeta joined River View March 2021

Anna joined River View at the start of 2021. She worked for British Airways as a kitchen porter and made a lifestyle career change due to the pandemic. Anna first started nurse studies in Romania, when her children were small, as it was a dream to be a nurse. Now her family have grown up she decided to go back to her passion and complete her studies. Anna will qualify as a nurse August 2021 where she will stay at River View and continue her dream role.