Our Team

Together, our Nurse Led team works in harmony to create a nurturing, supportive and vibrant community. At Churchview we are more than a Nursing home – we are a family. Our dedicated team is the heart of everything we do, every member of Churchview plays a vital role in creating a warm, safe and supportive environment for residents.
Meet The Team
Rohan Patel

Rohan Patel

Director

Rohan Patel

Director

With over 10 years of experience in Health & Social Care, Rohan brings a strong background as a former Home Manager and holds a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care. He is passionate about delivering high-quality care and is dedicated to continuously improving standards to ensure the best outcomes for residents, families, and staff.

Mario Rabhi

Mario Rabhi

Home Manager

Mario Rabhi

Home Manager

Mario joined in May 2020 with over 12 years of experience in Residential, Dementia and Nursing Care working in the Surrey Area. Mario Has a background in Quality Management and is passionate about his work. Mario Is a Team Player and will make sure that our residents will continue to receive the highest quality of care.

Jen Aquilet

Jen Aquilet

Clinical Service Manager

Jen Aquilet

Clinical Service Manager

Jen is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience and a strong commitment to person-centred care. She also holds a degree in Sociology and Psychology, which enriches her understanding of residents’ needs and supports her holistic approach to care. Jen is passionate about ensuring every individual receives safe, compassionate, and tailored support.

Claire Walling

Claire Walling

Wellbeing Manager

Claire Walling

Wellbeing Manager

Claire leads our vibrant activities programme, ensuring the wellbeing of both residents and staff. With a strong background in Homecare, she brings a wealth of experience in person-centred support. Alongside wellbeing, Claire also leads on quality assurance within the home, helping us maintain the highest standards of care.

Jhaycee Almarez

Jhaycee Almarez

Registered Nurse

Jhaycee Almarez

Registered Nurse

Jhaycee leads infection prevention and control across the home, ensuring the team follows the latest guidelines to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. As Infection Control Champion, he provides training on hygiene, PPE, cleaning, and outbreak management, while monitoring compliance and driving improvements. His leadership helps uphold high standards of safety and care.

Rudo Dzotizeyi

Rudo Dzotizeyi

Registered Nurse

Rudo Dzotizeyi

Registered Nurse

Rudo is dedicated to supporting residents living with diabetes through expert care, monitoring, and education. As Diabetes Champion, she leads staff training on blood glucose monitoring, medication, diet, and early recognition of complications. Her proactive approach ensures safe, compassionate, and evidence-based diabetes care.

Vanessa Lamey

Vanessa Lamey

Registered Nurse

Vanessa Lamey

Registered Nurse

Vanessa leads on medicines management, promoting safe and accurate medication practices. As Medication Champion, she supports staff with training, monitoring, and compliance to safeguard residents and ensure high standards of care.

Jane Kakoyo

Jane Kakoyo

Registered Nurse

Jane Kakoyo

Registered Nurse

Jane leads on wound care and prevention, supporting staff with early detection, treatment, and monitoring. As Wound Care Champion, she provides training on best practices, ensuring residents receive safe, effective, and dignified care.

Priyadarshini Gopu

Priyadarshini Gopu

Registered Nurse

Priyadarshini Gopu

Registered Nurse

Priyadarshini leads emergency preparedness as Basic Life Support Champion, ensuring staff are confident and skilled in responding to critical situations. She delivers training on resuscitation, equipment use, and emergency response, promoting a culture of readiness and safety.

Meena Limbu

Meena Limbu

Team Leader

Meena Limbu

Team Leader

Meena leads safeguarding practices within the team, ensuring that residents are always protected from harm and abuse. As Safeguarding Champion, she promotes awareness of safeguarding procedures, reporting pathways, and the responsibilities of all staff members in recognising and acting on concerns. She provides training and guidance to ensure staff understand how to maintain vigilance and respond appropriately to any risks. Meena works to create a culture of openness, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of residents is always prioritised. Her leadership reinforces the duty of care owed to every individual.

Guilhermina Braganca

Guilhermina Braganca

Team Leader

Guilhermina Braganca

Team Leader

Guilhermina ensures that dignity remains central to all aspects of care. As Dignity Champion, she leads initiatives that promote respect, choice, and person-centred practices, ensuring residents feel valued at every stage of care. She provides colleagues with guidance on communication, privacy, and empowerment, helping the team understand the importance of upholding dignity in even the smallest details. Guilhermina advocates for a care culture where residents’ preferences and individuality are respected at all times. Her leadership inspires staff to treat every resident with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Tatenda Mateko

Tatenda Mateko

Senior Care Assistant

Tatenda Mateko

Senior Care Assistant

Tatenda brings expertise and compassion to dementia care. He supports staff in using person-centred approaches to ensure residents living with dementia are cared for with dignity, understanding, and respect. He helps colleagues develop awareness of the emotional, cognitive, and sensory needs of people with dementia while promoting meaningful engagement that enhances wellbeing. Tatenda is also leading the development of Churchview’s own dementia strategy and collaborating with local dementia initiatives to strengthen care and support.

Marites Gallardo

Marites Gallardo

Senior Care Assistant

Marites Gallardo

Senior Care Assistant

Marites leads the delivery of compassionate and respectful end-of-life care. As End of Life Champion, she provides guidance to staff on ensuring that residents’ final days are as comfortable and dignified as possible. She supports advance care planning, effective symptom control, and sensitive communication with both residents and their families. Marites ensures that cultural, religious, and personal wishes are respected at every stage. Her role involves supporting staff to deliver care with empathy and professionalism, ensuring residents and their loved ones feel supported and valued during this important time.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Senior Care Assistant

Rohit Sharma

Senior Care Assistant

Rohit advocates for residents’ rights and decision-making under the Mental Capacity Act. As Mental Capacity Champion, he supports staff in applying the principles of the Act, ensuring that residents are empowered to make their own choices wherever possible. Rohit provides guidance on assessments, consent, and best interest decision-making, ensuring that staff act lawfully and ethically. His role also involves promoting awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and encouraging staff to always consider residents’ individuality, dignity, and autonomy. Through his leadership, Rohit helps create a culture of respect and advocacy, ensuring residents’ voices are always valued.

Yuvaraj Ganesan

Yuvaraj Ganesan

Physiotherapist

Yuvaraj Ganesan

Physiotherapist

Yuvaraj plays a vital role in ensuring safe moving and handling practices across the care team. As Moving & Handling Champion, he provides expertise in the correct use of equipment, ergonomic techniques, and mobility support strategies. Yuvaraj trains staff to protect both residents and carers from injury, while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence. His role also involves assessing residents’ mobility needs and supporting care plans that maximise safety and wellbeing. By leading on best practice, Yuvaraj helps maintain high standards of care while fostering a safe working environment for staff.

Jayraj Dabhi

Jayraj Dabhi

Healthcare Assistant

Jayraj Dabhi

Healthcare Assistant

Jayraj is committed to ensuring dignity, comfort, and respect during end-of-life care. As End of Life Champion, he provides guidance and support to staff in delivering compassionate care during the final stages of life. Jayraj works closely with colleagues to promote advance care planning, effective symptom management, and emotional support for both residents and families. His role involves advocating for sensitive communication, respecting cultural and spiritual preferences, and ensuring that care is tailored to each individual’s wishes. Jayraj supports the team in approaching this important aspect of care with empathy, professionalism, and respect for dignity.

Hafiz Waqas

Hafiz Waqas

Healthcare Assistant

Hafiz Waqas

Healthcare Assistant

Hafiz is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for residents living with dementia. As Dementia Champion, he promotes awareness and understanding among colleagues, ensuring care is delivered with patience, compassion, and respect. Hafiz provides guidance on communication techniques, behaviour management, and the use of person-centred approaches that preserve dignity and individuality. He also helps raise staff awareness of the sensory, emotional, and cognitive changes associated with dementia, empowering them to create supportive, safe, and meaningful environments. Hafiz advocates for the rights of residents with dementia, ensuring their voices remain central to all decisions about their care.

Lovely Nagac

Lovely Nagac

Healthcare Assistant

Lovely Nagac

Healthcare Assistant

Lovely plays a key role in promoting the importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining residents’ health and quality of life. As Nutrition & Hydration Champion, she leads by example in encouraging balanced diets, monitoring fluid intake, and ensuring that individual dietary needs are met. Lovely actively supports colleagues with education on the risks of dehydration and malnutrition, ensuring preventative strategies are in place. She champions initiatives that make mealtimes positive, inclusive, and person-centred experiences, recognising that good nutrition and hydration are essential for both physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Sagar Patel

Sagar Patel

Business Support Manager

Sagar Patel

Business Support Manager

Sagar Patel, an accomplished Office Manager with over 3 years of experience, holds a Master’s in Cyber Security. He specializes in streamlining operations and optimizing systems to boost efficiency in administration, payroll, HR, and finance. Known for his proactive, detail-oriented approach, Sagar ensures secure, seamless support while fostering a collaborative environment. Passionate about technology, he actively pursues continuous professional development. His unique blend of administrative expertise and IT proficiency makes him a valuable asset to any organization.

Shikira Lambert

Shikira Lambert

Receptionist

Shikira Lambert

Receptionist

The first warm welcome you’ll receive at Churchview comes from Shikira Lambert, our Receptionist. With her friendly smile and calm professionalism, she creates a warm, reassuring first impression for everyone who walks through our doors. Shikira ensures every interaction — from greeting families to coordinating appointments — is smooth, personal, and genuinely caring. Beyond the desk, her creativity shines through painting and community volunteering, reflecting her natural warmth and passion for making people feel valued and at ease.

Manoj Karki

Manoj Karki

Head Chef

Manoj Karki

Head Chef

Head Chef Manoj Karki, our Head Chef, brings culinary excellence from his extensive experience at Hilton Hotels. He crafts delicious, nutritious meals, meticulously catering to diverse dietary needs while always prioritizing health and flavour. Manoj’s creations are designed to support your recovery and delight your palate.

Rayupy Reddy Thumma

Rayupy Reddy Thumma

Sous Chef

Rayupy Reddy Thumma

Sous Chef

Supporting Manoj is our skilled Sous Chef, Rayapu Thumma. Rayapu adds his distinct flair and ensures smooth kitchen operations with precision and passion, guaranteeing that every meal served contributes positively to your healing journey.

Alina Moisa

Alina Moisa

Housekeeping

Alina Moisa

Housekeeping

Alina leads our housekeeping team, ensuring every space is spotless, welcoming, and comfortable. With a background in hospitality and care, she brings warmth and attention to detail, creating a clean and nurturing environment for all.

Kally Fernandes

Kally Fernandes

Maintenance

Kally Fernandes

Maintenance

Kally ensures the comfort and safety of everyone at Churchview. With hands-on expertise in repairs and preventive maintenance, he keeps the facility safe, clean, and fully functional. His passion for DIY brings exceptional attention to detail, ensuring everything is in perfect working order.