Our Staff
We place exceptional value on the exceptional people who work as part of the staffing team at St. Andrews House. From the moment someone joins us they are integrated into the team on the basis of level of skill and knowledge.Training
All of the staff undertake yearly updates of legislative training such as First Aid, Manual Handling and Fire. In addition to this we have a challenging and varied training programme. This is drawn up each year and will provide the staff with ample opportunity to learn and develop, not only as employees of St. Andrews, but benefit them in terms of personal development as well.
All staff have a period of induction training upon joining the team and this is backed up by on-going professional development as denoted by the Skills for Care Council.
Most members of staff have either finished or are actively pursuing NVQs at either Level 2 or 3. Our Manager is a qualified NVQ Assessor which speeds up the process of these qualifications.
We have recently been re-awarded the IIP charter mark and are currently setting in place new procedures which will ensure that this is renewed at the time of our next review.
SALLY RHODES - REGISTERED MANAGER
The manager is Sally Rhodes who has 15 years experience in care. Her qualifications include both NVQs 2, 3 and 4 in Direct Care - NVQ 4 in Management as well as the Registered Managers Award. Sally also qualified recently as a professional trainer. Her stated aim is to continue to drive the home forward and build on the successes that the team has already achieved.
The manager is Sally Rhodes who has 15 years experience in care. Her qualifications include both NVQs 2, 3 and 4 in Direct Care - NVQ 4 in Management as well as the Registered Managers Award. Sally also qualified recently as a professional trainer. Her stated aim is to continue to drive the home forward and build on the successes that the team has already achieved.
ANNE DIAMOND - HEAD OF CARE
Anne has been with us for 6 years and is now leading the team at St. Andrews. She is our Head of Care and her broad remit overseas the health and wellbeing of all our clients. In addition she is in charge of all aspects of the ordering and dispensing of medications for the home.
Anne has been with us for 6 years and is now leading the team at St. Andrews. She is our Head of Care and her broad remit overseas the health and wellbeing of all our clients. In addition she is in charge of all aspects of the ordering and dispensing of medications for the home.
CHRIS MOORE
Chris Moore returns to us after a year's break and we are delighted to have her back on our bank staff. She has many years experience in the care sector and is a much valued member of our team. She will be acting as back up to cover staff holidays etc. Welcome back Chris.
Chris Moore returns to us after a year's break and we are delighted to have her back on our bank staff. She has many years experience in the care sector and is a much valued member of our team. She will be acting as back up to cover staff holidays etc. Welcome back Chris.
JEAN PLANT
Jean is one of our senior day staff. Her experience and calmness ensures that clients are in safe hands. She has recently successfully completed her NVQ Level 3 in Care and is actively involved in the successful running of the home.
Jean is one of our senior day staff. Her experience and calmness ensures that clients are in safe hands. She has recently successfully completed her NVQ Level 3 in Care and is actively involved in the successful running of the home.
AMANDA TRIVETT
Amanda is back with us after a year's maternity leave. She started working with us on a Saturday while still at school and returned during holidays from university. After living and working abroad for some years she returned to join the night staff team and moved on to days during which time she achieved her NVQ3. We welcome her back to nights where she will put her experience and expertise to good practice.
Amanda is back with us after a year's maternity leave. She started working with us on a Saturday while still at school and returned during holidays from university. After living and working abroad for some years she returned to join the night staff team and moved on to days during which time she achieved her NVQ3. We welcome her back to nights where she will put her experience and expertise to good practice.
CHRIS LEGASSICK - HEAD OF CLEANING
Chris joined us over 3 years ago from another local home bringing with her years of experience and knoweldge about keeping the environment clean and safe. Chris has kept up to date with equipment use as well as expanding her knowledge about safe cleaning techniques, especially with regard to infection control, which is key to providing a safe and clean environment for our residents.
Chris joined us over 3 years ago from another local home bringing with her years of experience and knoweldge about keeping the environment clean and safe. Chris has kept up to date with equipment use as well as expanding her knowledge about safe cleaning techniques, especially with regard to infection control, which is key to providing a safe and clean environment for our residents.
JACKIE SMITH
Jackie has recently joined the night staff team bringing with her an extensive track record in this area of care. She will also undertake some day duties as well. She is a welcomed addition to our team.
Jackie has recently joined the night staff team bringing with her an extensive track record in this area of care. She will also undertake some day duties as well. She is a welcomed addition to our team.
JANG COURT
Jang has a background of working in home care. She has a great deal of experience of working in the care industry and is a very useful asset to our team.
Jang has a background of working in home care. She has a great deal of experience of working in the care industry and is a very useful asset to our team.
GLENDA SYMONS
Glenda is our Activities Co-ordinator and has put together a meaningful and challenging activity programme for our clients. Prior to joining us she was working with Help the Aged and before that she was the activities co-ordinator at Templar House. The experience she gained there with orgainising meaningful activities for those clients with dementia is being put to very good use in her current role.
Glenda is our Activities Co-ordinator and has put together a meaningful and challenging activity programme for our clients. Prior to joining us she was working with Help the Aged and before that she was the activities co-ordinator at Templar House. The experience she gained there with orgainising meaningful activities for those clients with dementia is being put to very good use in her current role.
MICHELLE MILLER
Michelle has been working with the elderly in care for some time and has achieved her NVQ Level 2. She is keen to progress her career to a more senior position and to undertake her NVQ Level 3.
Michelle has been working with the elderly in care for some time and has achieved her NVQ Level 2. She is keen to progress her career to a more senior position and to undertake her NVQ Level 3.
ALEXANDRA MORARU
Alexandra has a Masters degree in Social Work with a specialisation in Theology. She has gained practical experience by working in hospitals and nursing school. She also has experience of work with children. She is a welcome and very experienced addition to the team.
Alexandra has a Masters degree in Social Work with a specialisation in Theology. She has gained practical experience by working in hospitals and nursing school. She also has experience of work with children. She is a welcome and very experienced addition to the team.
MONICA STOFFERS
Monica has had a varied career and has travelled widely throughout Europe and the world. She has a substantial amount of experience in working with the elderly and is a welcome addition to our team.
Monica has had a varied career and has travelled widely throughout Europe and the world. She has a substantial amount of experience in working with the elderly and is a welcome addition to our team.
ZSUZSA GYORGY
Zsuzsa is from Romania and has had a varied carer path that has led her to our door. She is an enthusiastic and caring member of the team and will enjoy joining in the social life and activities of Ashburton as well as her work here for us at St. Andrews.
Zsuzsa is from Romania and has had a varied carer path that has led her to our door. She is an enthusiastic and caring member of the team and will enjoy joining in the social life and activities of Ashburton as well as her work here for us at St. Andrews.
CATHERYN HANDLEY
Catheryn has joined us to work part time in the evenings. She has settled quickly and fitted in well with the rest of the team members and provides a vital link in the overall care of our clients.
Catheryn has joined us to work part time in the evenings. She has settled quickly and fitted in well with the rest of the team members and provides a vital link in the overall care of our clients.
PHILIP JARVIS
Philip has worked for us for 2 years now and he started as our Kitchen Assistant. He has recently taken on the role of handyman and is on a programme which will train him in several areas in order to undertake many of the maintenance requirements of the home.
Philip has worked for us for 2 years now and he started as our Kitchen Assistant. He has recently taken on the role of handyman and is on a programme which will train him in several areas in order to undertake many of the maintenance requirements of the home.
LYN PARSONS
Lyn Parsons is our Chef/Kitchen Manager and is responsible for ensuring that the clients receive well cooked, balanced and nutritious diets. She produces exciting and appetising new menus twice a year which are drawn up after extensive consultation with our clients. Lyn has recently been on 2 courses at the nationally recognised Ashburton Cookery School and will soon be expanding her range of mouth watering cakes, pastries and desserts!
Lyn Parsons is our Chef/Kitchen Manager and is responsible for ensuring that the clients receive well cooked, balanced and nutritious diets. She produces exciting and appetising new menus twice a year which are drawn up after extensive consultation with our clients. Lyn has recently been on 2 courses at the nationally recognised Ashburton Cookery School and will soon be expanding her range of mouth watering cakes, pastries and desserts!
SADIE HAGUE
Sadie has been working in the care industry for several years and is a very experienced practioner. She is our Relief Carer who covers all the holiday slots throughout the year. This position is now actually a full time one due to the increased holiday entitlement of the staff.
Sadie has been working in the care industry for several years and is a very experienced practioner. She is our Relief Carer who covers all the holiday slots throughout the year. This position is now actually a full time one due to the increased holiday entitlement of the staff.
BOB PEARN
Bob has been with the team for 4 years now and is one of our key members of staff. Prior to working at St. Andrews, Bob worked for a local nursing home for 14 years so he has a wealth of experience in the field of care. He is a devoted member of the Salvation Army and a familiar figure to the people who live in the Ashburton and Buckfastleigh area.
Bob has been with the team for 4 years now and is one of our key members of staff. Prior to working at St. Andrews, Bob worked for a local nursing home for 14 years so he has a wealth of experience in the field of care. He is a devoted member of the Salvation Army and a familiar figure to the people who live in the Ashburton and Buckfastleigh area.