Home Manager - Rosemarie Kuah Rosemarie Kuah has been with the Aldbury since its inception in September 20043, initially as head of care, and in her current role since May 2007. Rosemarie trained as a registered general nurse in Poole Hospital, and at St Anne’s in mental health nursing. Her speciality is with care of the elderly, and more specifically in dementia care since the early 90’s. She has a BSC (Hons) OU in Health and Psychology, and obtained her Foundation Degree in Care Home Management from Bournemouth University in 2005. Rosemarie is enjoying working towards the MSc programme in dementia care with Bradford University. Outside work, she enjoys the company of her daughter and two dogs, in additional to country and western music, books and people.
To contact Matron telephone 01202 746752 or submit our enquiry form.
Deputy/Head of Care – Patricia Rawlinson
Patricia has been with the Aldbury since 2003 initially as a sister, and before being promoted to Head of Care in May 2007. She trained at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town where she qualified as a registered general nurse. She gained psychiatric experience working in Town Hill Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. Patricia has also undertaken training in palliative care. She embraces the philosophy of person-centred care with the passion and dedication of one who enters nursing as a vocation. Patricia is married to Paul, and they share a common interest in rambling and cycling.
Receptionist - Mandy Spiers
Mandy has worked as receptionist at the Aldbury since 2003. A job-share was created for Mandy after giving birth to her daughter, and this has enabled her to continue supporting Matron with her administrative duties and assisting relatives and visitors with their enquiries.
Receptionist - Ann Sherwood
Ann job shares with Mandy Spiers as receptionist in the afternoons. In the mornings Ann enjoys spending time with the residents as a Health Care Assistant. Ann’s interests include playing the piano and gardening.
Activities Organiser - Christopher Hiscock
Description coming soon.
Activities Organiser -Linda Diffey
Linda has extensive experience having worked in mental health for over 21 years. She is a qualified fitness instructor and sports therapist. Linda previously worked as a Physio Technician. During her spare time she enjoys rowing and walking her dogs.
Chef - Colin Hale Colin attended Garrets Green Catering College Birmingham where he gained his City & Guilds 706/1 and 2. He has worked in some very prestigious Hotels in Birmingham where the highlight of his career to date was being part of a team catering for one of Princess Anne’s Charity Nights. Colin moved to Bournemouth and joined Colten Care as a Chef at Canford Chase in 1997. In 2003, Colin commissioned the kitchen at the Aldbury.
Chef - Lana Ryan
Lana has been with Colten Care since 1998. She joined The Aldbury in 2003 as a kitchen assistant and was promoted to kitchen supervisor; she qualified as chef in November 2007. Lana holds a NVQ2 in professional cooking. Lana adds the wow factor during anniversaries with her cake decorating skills which are greatly appreciated by both residents and visitors to The Aldbury. Lana also produces beautiful cross-stitch tapestry and is a dab hand at knitting.
Rosemarie Kuah has been with the Aldbury since its inception in September 20043, initially as head of care, and in her current role since May 2007. Rosemarie trained as a registered general nurse in Poole Hospital, and at St Anne’s in mental health nursing. Her speciality is with care of the elderly, and more specifically in dementia care since the early 90’s. She has a BSC (Hons) OU in Health and Psychology, and obtained her Foundation Degree in Care Home Management from Bournemouth University in 2005. Rosemarie is enjoying working towards the MSc programme in dementia care with Bradford University. Outside work, she enjoys the company of her daughter and two dogs, in additional to country and western music, books and people.
