Our Staff, Your Family
Ish
Registered Manager & Director
Hurstead House Care Home on Halifax Road, Rochdale, was Purchased in 2013 by Mr Ish Patel.
Mr Patel origins from India a small village called Navsari from a young age moved to the UK, where he now lives with his wife and children at their family home in Bolton.
Mr Patel first purchased Hurstead house in early 2015, which he now runs along with his son Mr Hiral Patel.
Hurstead House is a family-owned and managed care home. They strive to provide the best service for all their residents and their families.
Mr Patel is very passionate about the quality of care our residents receive within the home.
Mr Patel always interacts with the residents and goes out of his way to make sure they are comfortable, with the staff following all policies and procedures.
Mr Patel also takes time out to attend the events of the home, also participating in the 10k walk for dementia.
Hiral
Home Manager & Director - Qualified Leader in Adult Care Level 5, Distinction Level
Mr Hiral Patel started with Hurstead House in 2015 as the home’s Finance Director, alongside his father Mr Ish Patel.
During his time here Mr Patel worked with the staff, for a safe and managed changeover from the home being Nursing to Residential care.
Mr Patel implemented many changes across the home to help staff effectively run the home.
Mr Patel has brought in many policies and procedures in accordance with CQC regulations, making sure these are in place and adhered to by all.
Mr Patel keeps track of all risk assessments within the home as well as making sure all maintenance is completed where needed.
Mr Patel always ensures his staff are trained to high standards, making sure they receive up-to-date training on-site and off-site.
Mr Patel worked alongside a Care Docs company and implemented the care docs system throughout the home. Mr Patel ensured the staff were fully trained to effectively run the care doc system. This has helped accurately input all information directly onto the resident’s care plans making sure these are all up to date with full information.
Mr Patel works alongside Deputy Manager making sure the residents are all looked after in a person-centred approach.
Mr Patel is currently working through Level 5 Adult Care qualification, which will support him and the team with the smooth running of the home.
Mr Patel is qualified in the following: Finance Degree, Level 4 Leader in Adult Care, Safeguarding, Dementia, Equality and Diversity, Infection Control, DOLS, Risk Assessments, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Medication – Train the Trainer, Food Safety.
Uzma
Deputy Home Manager - Qualified Lead Adult Care Level 4, Distinction Level.
Uzma started at Hurstead House Care Home as a part-time administrator and worked her way up to Deputy Manager, supporting Hurstead House and Heaton House Care Home.
Uzma looks after the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed. The people we support are looked after at high standards with a person-centred approach. Health professional involvement when required, to reach the service users end goal and outcome is achieved. Health and safety across the home are adhered to and risk assessments are in place. Care plans are reflecting the service user and detailed to each person with desired outcomes.
Arranging staff training and making sure this is up to date, renewed and extra support given where needed. Promoting inhouse training and development by utilising each staff members skills and helping them develop further.
Ensuring safe management of medication administration across the homes, working with the health professionals to ensure the service users are on the right track.
Uzma is working with the team to promote activities and involvement of the local community, schools and colleges.
Uzma has the following qualifications: Distinction in Level 4 Lead Adult Care, Palliative Care Passport, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Medication, Manual Handling, Dementia, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Oral Care, Catheterisation
Anna
Care and Activity Support Worker
Anna has worked for Hurstead House for almost 14 years. Anna provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and Anna Understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place, and encouraging the independence and motivation of the resident.
Anna is qualified in the following areas: Manual Handling, Dementia, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity, Oral Care, Fire Safety.
Liezel
Care Worker
- Liezl is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Liezl provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Liezl understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Beverley
Bank Chef
Beverly is working as our Bank Chef here at Hurstead; Beverly has been with the company 10 years now.
Beverly works with the Managers and puts together a 4-week rolling menu. Beverly preps the meals all from fresh, this includes halal and pureed meals.
Beverly has the following qualifications; Food Safety Level 2, Food Safety Level 3, Food Hygiene, Infection Control.
Courtney
Care Worker
Courtney is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Courtney provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Courtney understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Amanda
Senior Support Worker
Amanda is working as our Senior Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Amanda provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Amanda understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Amanda has the following qualifications; NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care, Moving and Positioning, Dementia, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity.
Taegan
Senior Support Worker
Taegan is working as our Senior Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Taegan provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Taegan understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Taegan has the following qualifications; NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care, Moving and Positioning, Dementia, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity.
Marta
Team Leader - Qualified Lead Adult Care Level 4 - Distinction
Marta is working as our Team Leader here at Hurstead; Marta has been working for our company for over 8 years now, coming from a nursing background.
Marta provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities. Helps with medication administering, liaising with health professionals and residents’ families.
Marta understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Marta has the following qualifications;
NVQ Level 3,
Train the trainer,
Record keeping,
Person-centred care,
Mental Capacity Act,
Diabetes Awareness,
Safeguarding,
End of Life,
Level 2 Health and Social Care of Children and Young Adults.
Martin
Head Chef
Martin has recently joined Hurstead House as our Head Chef, he brings with him a background of catering experience, to provide healthy and nutritious meals for our residents.
Martin enjoys keeping busy cooking a variety of meals and desserts, he is qualified with an NVQ 1 & 2 in catering and hospitality, and food hygiene.
Jennifer
Care & Activity Support Worker
Jennifer is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Jennifer has recently joined the company.
Jennifer provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Jennifer understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Jennifer has the following qualifications; Moving and Positioning, Dementia, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity.
Jade
Care & Activity Support Worker
Jade is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Jade started with the company in 2022.
Jade provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Jade understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Jade has the following qualifications; Level 2 Health and Social Care.
Kate
Care & Activity Support Worker
Kate is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Kate has been working for the company for just over 2 years now.
Kate provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Kate understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Kate has the following qualifications; Manual Handling, Oral Care, Dementia, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity.
Paul
Care and Activity Support Worker
Paul is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Paul has been working for the company for many years now. Paul was first a night carer and then moved to working on days.
Paul provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Paul understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Paul has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding,
Dementia,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Food hygiene,
Fire Safety,
Catheterisation.
Lucy
Domestic
Lucy has joined Hurstead as our home domestic, Lucy has brought with her some exceptional cleaning experience, adhering to infection prevention control across the home.
Rosy
Care and Activity Support Worker
Rosy is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Rosy provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Rosy understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Rosy has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding,
Dementia,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Food hygiene,
Fire Safety,
Catheterisation.
Olagunju
Care and Activity Support Worker
Olagunju is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Ola provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Ola understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Samantha
Domestic
Samantha is working as our home Domestic and Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Samantha has been with the company for almost 2 years, with Senior care experience.
Samantha looks after the infection and prevention aspects of the home.
Samantha also provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Samantha understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Samantha has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding,
Dementia,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Food hygiene,
Fire Safety,
Catheterisation.
Victoria
Senior Care and Activity Support Worker
Victoria has joined Hurstead as our night senior carer, Victoria has experience with working with many challenging behaviours and health issues as well as palliative care.
She has built a great understanding of all health professionals and makes sure all your loved ones are receiving the correct and best treatment needed.
Victoria has the following qualifications:
Palliative Care,
Level 2 Health and Social care,
Catheterisation,
Medication,
Dementia,
Safeguarding,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Manual Handling.
Uche
Senior Care and Activity Support Worker
Uche has joined Hurstead as our night senior carer, Uche has experience with working with many challenging behaviours and health issues as well as palliative care.
He has built a great understanding of all health professionals and makes sure all your loved ones are receiving the correct and best treatment needed.
Uche has the following qualifications:
Palliative Care,
Level 2 Health and Social care,
Catheterisation,
Medication,
Dementia,
Safeguarding,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Manual Handling.
Rasika
Night Care and activity
Support Worker
Rasika has joined Hurstead as our night carer and acting senior.
Rasika provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Rasika understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Rasika has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding,
Dementia,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Food hygiene.
Luke
Senior Care and Activity Support Worker
Luke works as our Senior Care and Activity Support worker for nights. Luke takes full pride in his role and goes out of his way to make sure all residents are cared for with the highest standards. Luke makes sure the home is running smoothly during the night. Luke works along with the care staff completing checks on residents through the night.
He has the following qualifications:
Safeguarding,
Dementia,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Medication,
Palliative Care,
Incident reporting,
Fire Safety,
Malnutrition,
Manual Handling.
Sumana
Care and Activity Support Worker
Sumana is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Suamana has been with the company since mid Sept 2021.
Sumana provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Sumana understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Sumana has the following qualifications;
Level 2 Care,
Level 1 Infection Control,
Level 1 Health and Social Care,
Level 1 Mental Health,
Level 2 Food Safety,
Level 2 Food Processing,
Manual Handling,
Oral Care.
Victoria
Care and Activity Support Worker
Victoria is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Victoria has been with the company since mid-August 2022.
Victoria provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Victoria understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Victoria has the following qualifications;
Manual handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding,
Food Hygiene
Wisdom
Care and Activity Support Worker
Wisdom is working as our Night Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Wisdom has been with the company for a couple of months.
Wisdom provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Wisdom understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Rohan
Rohan is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Rohan provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Rohan understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Rohan has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding.
Andrew
Andrew has recently joined Hurstead House as our bank Chef, he brings with him a background of catering experience, to provide healthy and nutritious meals for our residents.
Andrew enjoys keeping busy cooking a variety of meals and desserts, he is qualified with an NVQ 1 & 2 in catering and hospitality, and food hygiene.
Justine
Justine has joined Hurstead as out Administrator.
Justine has a background of Dental practice manager, she has brought with her many administration and HR experience.
Justine ensures the smooth running of the day to day administration of home, updating policies and risk assessments. Justine is the first point of call to all visitors and health professions to the home.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Kayleigh is also training to become a nurse.
Kayleigh provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Kayleigh understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Kayleigh has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding,
Dementia,
Infection Control,
Equality and Diversity,
Food hygiene,
Fire Safety,
Catheterisation.
Christopher
Christopher joined Hurstead House and the maintenance man. Christopher has gone above and beyond to make the home a safe working environment for the staff and residents. Christopher is working his way through the home giving the home a more modern look.
Latifat
Latifat is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead;
Latifat provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Latifat understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Latifat has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding.
Bernadette
Bernadette is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; she also works as a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital.
Bernadette provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Bernadette understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Bernadette has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding.
Clara
Clara is working as our Care & Activity Support Worker here at Hurstead; Hospital.
Clara provides personal care and support to people we support with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
Clara understands and cares for residents with a person-centred approach following care plans put in place. Encourages independence and motivation of the resident.
Clara has the following qualifications;
Manual Handling,
Oral Care,
Safeguarding.