Barchester White Lodge Care Home

I am Ramona Gherendi and I am the General Manager here at White Lodge.

I joined Barchester in 2018 as a Clinical Lead, progressing to Deputy Manager and then General Manager of White Lodge in 2020. My focus at White Lodge is to ensure residents have the best possible life and experiences every single day, supported by the skilled and caring team here. I am committed to person-centred care for all our residents and my door is always open to them and their families.

I have a real passion for nursing beginning my nursing career in 2004 in Romania as a cardiac nurse. I moved to the UK with my family in 2011 and I have worked in adult general nursing in the UK since then.

For anyone considering care for themselves or for a loved one, our doors are open for you to visit and meet the team.

Hello. I am Ioana Morar and I joined the White Lodge team as Deputy Manager in July 2020. I began my nursing career in 2004 in Romania as an orthopaedic nurse and I moved to the UK with my family in 2013. I have worked in the care sector since then and I am passionate about working closely with families to offer support and guidance on the most appropriate type of care for their loved ones. I believe it is important for care staff to understand what a difficult and emotional journey this can be for residents and their families. White Lodge is a beautiful home and I am very pleased to be working with such hardworking, caring and supportive colleagues.

Hello, my name is Joanne and I'm the Home Administrator here at White Lodge.

My background is in Customer care and I believe that excellent communication is vitally important to ensuring everyone is kept informed and happy. I was an Office Manager and Senior Leadership team Personal Assistant for an S.E.M.H. School for almost 9 years, before embarking on this exciting new adventure.

If you have any queries or just fancy a chat, please do come and introduce yourself when you next visit your loved ones, my door is always open.

Hi, my name is Minimol and I am a Senior Registered General Nurse here at White Lodge. I'm extremely proud to say I have been a nurse here for over 20 years and wouldn't have it any other way as I love the people we look after and the team we have.

Hi, my name is Vibin and I have been working at White Lodge for almost 2 years. I spent the first 18 months as a care assistant but more recently took on the role of a Registered General Nurse.

Hello. I am Elizabeth. I qualified as a nurse in 1985 and joined White Lodge in 2003 as a RGN. I was later promoted to Unit Manager and am now Clinical Lead. I really enjoy making sure residents get the medical support they need to feel as well as they can. I oversee clinical training for the White Lodge team and I ensure residents have their medication and treatment reviewed regularly. I also make sure that nursing processes are understood and followed by the team.

Hello. I am Nita. I joined White Lodge as a Carer in 2018 and have since qualified as a Care Practitioner and then onto a Nurse and have spent the last year working as a Registered General Nurse in the home. I am originally from Nepal and now live in Swindon with my family. I enjoy my work at White Lodge, supporting residents with their care and making life as comfortable and enjoyable as I can. I work with a great team here and I feel encouraged to develop my professional skills. I like meeting new residents and their families so that I can make their move here as smooth as it can be.

Hello. I am Thresiamma and I qualified as a nurse in 1984. I joined the White Lodge team in 2006, as a Senior Nurse.

Over the years I have undertaken additional training and been promoted to Unit Manager on the Treetops Unit. I really enjoy my role, ensuring that people get the care and support they need in our lovely community. I also like getting to know resident's families, so that they are reassured their loved ones are well looked after.

Hello, I am Richard the new Head Chef at White Lodge. I started my career over 45 years ago in Cornwall in the hotel industry and over the past few years, I have worked at a local hotel near Chippenham.

I am really enjoying working in a care home as it is not just about tasty food, it is also about nutrition and planning a balanced diet for our residents. It has been great getting to know the residents and it is a pleasure to work with them as diet is so important.

Hello, I am Bret, I recently joined White Lodge as Head of Maintenance. I am a skilled carpenter and decorator and take pride in all of my work.

Working with my assistant Lou we look forward to maintaining this beautiful home along with the extensive grounds and gardens.

Hello. I am Tracy, Head of Housekeeping at White Lodge. I am responsible for cleaning, housekeeping and infection control as well as managing the other members of the Housekeeping Team. We ensure residents' rooms and shared areas are cleaned daily and I maintain stock levels of the products and equipment essential for keeping White Lodge clean, tidy and safe for residents, visitors and staff. I enjoy my role and like to meet all residents and their families.

Hi my name is Shayla and I'm the activities coordinator here at White Lodge.

Prior to taking the position, I worked as a care assistant within the home for 2 years loving every minute of my role. My passion is very much in supporting the day to day lives of the people we care for, it is important to me that our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities.

Getting to know our residents better is so important, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining White Lodge that will make for an enriched activities program to be developed, one that keeps them at the heart of the local community. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.

We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.

Hi, my name is Bimi and I have spent the past 2 years looking after our residents at White Lodge Care Home. I love making a difference and take great pride in ensuring our residents are well cared for and looked after.

Hi, my name is Marichu and I am a Senior Care Assistant at White Lodge. I have been here for 5 years, of which I worked my first 4 years as a care assistant before earning a promotion to Senior Carer.

Hi, my name is Riva and I work as a Senior Carer at White Lodge. Having spent 10 years as a Care Assistant I was incredibly proud to be promoted to Senior Carer and love what I do here at White Lodge.

Hi, my name is Dinu and I'm a care assistant at White Lodge.

I have been working at home since 2023 and love what I do! It's such a rewarding role and I love being part of the team!

Hi, my name is Niloy and I work as a Regional Care Assistant at White Lodge. I have been working here for 3 years and despite my role as a care assistant, my passion is supporting residents to fulfil life enrichment, helping with daily activities and ensuring the people we look after have purpose and enjoyment every day.

Hi, my name is Tania and I have been a care assistant for just over a year. I love the people at White Lodge, we have such a lovely home and most importantly the people we look after are well cared for and I'm glad to be a part of that.

Hi, my name is Tarun and I work at White Lodge as a Kitchen Assistant. I have been here just over a year and it's always nice to hear how good the food is here at White Lodge.

Hi, my name is Tomcy and I'm the Unit Manager here at White Lodge Care Home. I am a Registered General Nurse and have been working here for just over a year.

Hi, my name is Alina and I have been a Care Assistant here at White Lodge for 3 years. I am now also a trainee Care Practitioner here at the home.

Hi, my name is Aarti and I have been a Care Assistant here at White Lodge for over 2 years. I love being able to help people and make a difference.

Hi, my name is Akshay and I'm a care assistant here at White Lodge Care Home. I have been working here for over 2 years and take great pride in keeping our residents safe and well.