Meet Our Team

Gabriel Meraoiu

Head of Care-Registered Manager

What I do:
I am deeply committed to my role as the Head of Care Services at Emerson Grange, where I take immense pride in upholding the exceptional standards of care provided within our home. Leadership is a core component of my responsibilities, as I spearhead our dedicated nursing and care teams, ensuring that the service we offer is nothing short of outstanding. Beyond team leadership, I also hold the crucial CQC Registration for our establishment. I am devoted to maintaining the trust and high standards that have become synonymous with our name.

My Experience:
My proficiency in healthcare management stems from an extensive background in a variety of medical settings. Notably, my expertise in neuro-respiratory rehabilitation has been honed through experiences in nursing and senior managerial positions. My previous tenure as Care Centre Director at a specialist neuro-respiratory slow stream rehabilitation care home enriched my insight and empowered me to foster an environment that mirrors the quality of care I endorse.

About Me:
My enduring passion for healthcare can be traced back to my childhood, spent in and out of hospitals, which instilled in me not only a desire to reciprocate the compassionate care I received but also an uncompromising commitment to excellence. This deeply personal journey fuels my dedication to provide a sanctuary where your loved ones can confidently make their home, secure in the knowledge they will receive unparalleled care with dignity and respect.

Aadil Baig

Support Services Manager

What I do:
Having had the pleasure of seeing this development from bricks and mortar to what it is today, and having often been the first point of contact at Emerson over the years I am able to showcase our development and give an insight into the fantastic lifestyle we offer.

I am responsible for all aspects of the non-care operations in the development and am here to facilitate our lifestyle offering to our residents, apartment owners and their family and friends.

My experience:
I joined Cinnamon with over a decade of experience in both corporate and independent residential estate agency managing various departments over the years from front-line Sales & Lettings through to Property Management.

About me:
I am a proud husband and a father to two beautiful daughters and enjoy spending as much time as possible with my family both at home and abroad, sharing our love of travel. I am an avid sports fan and in my spare time can often be found on the cricket field, golf course or watching American Football.

Aileen Nimmo

Resident Services Advisor

What I do:
As a Resident Services Advisor I support families who are considering a change in their current living situation, sometimes as a choice and sometimes due to necessity. My role is both rewarding and fulfilling and brings me great satisfaction as no two days are ever the same, just as no two people are ever the same.
My aim is to support families to make the decision that is right for them and their loved ones. I appreciate that moving, whether downsizing to one of our apartments or into our care home, is a highly emotional experience and I am support and guide our residents and their families through the process both offering advice and ensuring a smooth and timely move.

My experience:
I have been working in the care industry for over 20 years. My initial role as an activity coordinator provided me the wonderful opportunity to get to know residents and learn about them as individuals. I have worked both regionally and at home level in a variety of roles. As a member of the Emerson park team I endeavour to continue with my commitment to support residents, their families and my colleagues in ensuring that our home is a great place to live and work in.

About me:
I am lucky to have a large family around me and when I am spending time away from work, I love to enjoy the company of those I Love. I enjoy gardening, walking, reading. I am a secret twitcher and can get overly excited when I see a rare bird.

Violet Martin

Deputy Care Services Manager

What I do:
I joined the Emerson team in September 2023 and have enjoyed working alongside my colleagues as deputy care services manager supporting our residents living with dementia. Together we make aim to make a difference to the daily lives of every individual living with us. It is a role I love as I have a passion for supporting people living with dementia.

My experience:
I have been working in the care sector for over 10 years. Early in my career I recognised that my heart was in supporting people living with dementia and their loved ones as no two days are ever the same. I am proud to have progressed from carer to Deputy care services manager and love the difference I can make.

About me:
I have a lovely family and enjoy spending days out with them visiting various places of interest, as a history nerd! I am especially interested in topics related to world wars.
Making memories with my loved ones is a priority for me.

Head Chef

Richard Callingham

What I do:
As a seasoned Head Chef, I am delighted to be working at Emerson Grange overseeing a team of people dedicated to providing the best possible dining experience for our residents.

My Experience:
I specialize in crafting innovative menus, prioritizing fresh, local ingredients picked from the garden of England. Boasting over three decades of culinary experience, I’ve honed my skills in various establishments globally, with the last 25 years dedicated myself to London’s culinary scene.

About Me:
A family man at heart, I originate from Kent and find joy in maintaining a professional balance. Beyond the kitchen, my interests span music, with a proficiency in guitar, and a keen appreciation for piano concertos which I attend with my eldest son. Committed to providing the best food to my customers, my greatest satisfaction comes from witnessing the enjoyment of people savouring my dishes.

Oksana Rutkauskiene

Housekeeping Supervisor

My Experience:
I have had 14 years of experience in Housekeeping industry and worked in luxury 5* serviced apartments, where I gain an excellent customer service skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. I am passionate to providing outstanding care and cleaning service for all residence to make home an amazing place to be.

About me:
I was born in Lithuania and can speak two additional languages; Lithuanian and Russian.  I like spending time with my family, camping or just exploring nice and new places. Also cycling, going to the theatre and I enjoy traveling the world.

Jamie Bushnell

Maintenance Manager

What I do:
My role at Emerson is to keep the building and grounds maintained to the highest standard. I make sure that all the equipment in the home is working correctly, as well as making sure it’s serviced and certificated. I also make sure that Emerson is a safe environment for the residents, visitors and staff.

My experience:
I am a qualified electrician having completed an intensive 2-year apprenticeship. During my time working for my Dads business, I carried out a wide variety of jobs including fitting bathrooms, tiling, central heating repairs and roofing. I then joined a student accommodation company, carrying out maintenance on a 400-bed building for students of the Royal College of Music.

About me:
Originally from Reading, I moved to the area in 2015 before getting married to my wife. Most of my free time outside of work is spent with my running club, training, coaching the club’s youngsters or running around a muddy field doing cross country! I’ve also taken up road cycling over the past year with the aim of one day completing a triathlon.

Vivienne Brosnan

Administrator

What I do:
As Administrator, my role is to ensure the smooth running of the administrative functions in the home to support the General Manager. In this I am ably supported by two full-time Reception Administrators and a part-time Recruitment Administrator.

My Experience
The Administration tasks cover payroll and all HR matters from initial recruitment to leaving employment, including providing minutes for a variety of meetings; sales ledger for residents and apartment owners, purchase ledger transactions, bank reconciliations, and petty cash. There are many ad hoc tasks as well as dealing with queries relating to sales and purchase invoices. No two days are the same and I enjoy the variety and challenge of getting things done when plans go awry!

I have worked as an Administrator in a care home for more than 15 years and always enjoy the sense of being part of a team with my colleagues, doing our best for the residents and their families.

About Me
Outside work I enjoy walking, with or without my dog, cycling, gardening, reading and visiting my daughter who lives in Bath.

Joseph Stratford

Activities Co-ordinator

What I do:
I am the Activities Co-ordinator at Emerson Park.

My Experience:
My career in healthcare started in 2020 as a way to support myself through my degree at Queen Mary’s University London. Upon completion of my degree, I continued my journey as an Activities Assistant at a home in Dorset, rising up to become an Activities Coordinator at the same home. I moved to Kent in December 2023, looking to continue my professional development as the Head of Activities at Emerson Grange.

About me:
Much of my time outside of work is taken up by my various hobbies. A keen sportsman, I represented my university in four different sports (football, rugby, cricket & hockey), and still try to balance these sports throughout the year. During my degree in Drama, I became a keen student of Film, with a particular fondness for the Mission Impossible franchise, Bond and the works of Edgar Wright. In my spare time, I study Visual Effects and combine this with my childhood dream job, of being a stuntman, to create action packed short films.