Meet The elms care home team

Evergreen Care Services Limited is a local, family owned and run business, led by Helena – a Registered Nurse with many years of experience in caring for the elderly and people with complex care needs.

Manager

Helena Majcan Hadzihajdic

Dip (He) Adult Nursing

Bsc (Hons) Health and Community Practice

Msc (Independent nurse prescribing)

Working in the health service for over twenty years has inspired me to become a service provider that will enrich the lives of people. My comprehensive nursing knowledge, experience and expertise within the care field has helped me to make my decision to become a Care Services provider. I have extensive community experience supporting elderly, palliative patients and their families and supporting care homes in delivering good care. This experience has given me great expertise in the care plan management of patients and staff management.

Working as a nursing home Manager for the last fourteen years, I have demonstrated that I have all the skills needed, knowledge and experience to provide first class home care.I am motivated and committed to provide a service that will be quality driven, putting people at the heart of business.

Deputy manager

Office Administrator AND HR SUPPORT

Hello my name is Rebecca, everyone calls me Beckie.

I have been part of The Elms team right from the beginning when Helena and Al become the proud owners. I have over 20 years experience in dementia residential and nursing care. I have been given the opportunity to improve my professional development and have worked through NVQs and have obtained a level 5 diploma in health and social care. I am also an in-house trainer for manual handling, dementia awareness and I am a falls champion and really enjoy sharing my knowledge with the rest of our team. I play an actIve role in care planning. My role at The Elms is rewarding and I like to see people having fun and sharing laughter. I Like problem solving and thinking "outside the box". I also enjoy singing, entertaining and cooking

team leader

Hi, my name is Wendy, I've been working in the care sector for 39 years and have a wealth of experience in nursing and residential care. I'm proud to say that I'm also an NVQ level 3 holder and I am currently working as a team leader at The Elms. I entered the nursing profession because of my caring nature, and nothing brings me more joy than knowing that I have made a positive impact in someone's life. I strive to provide personalised care and support, ensuring that each person is treated with the utmost respect and dignity they deserve.

Head Chef

Hello, my name is Bettina but everyone calls me Tina. I have been the Head chef at the Elms for just over a year.

I was trained in a la carte over 12 years ago and have worked in the care industry for 5 years. I am a level 3 and also I was voted head vegan/vegetarian Care chef in the houses of Parliament 2 years ago. I love cooking for the residents I love happy faces and empty plates!

Senior carer - night team

Hello, my name is Sarah. I am a Senior Carer on nights. I have worked at The Elms for 2 years and 9 months. I Have worked in care for 20 years. It’s rewarding at times and challenging, the best part of my job is making residents smile and knowing I make a difference. I have got my level 2 NVQ and my care certificate.

head of housekeeping

Hello my name is Carrie I am head of the domestic team at the Elms and have been for just over four years, a roll which I thoroughly enjoy.

I’m sociable and friendly and enjoy chatting to the residents and their families.

Hi, my name is Michelle Hebron. I have worked for The Elms for nearly 5 years as an Administrator. I have been in administrative work for over 40 years and I have gained a variety of experience in this field.

I am a very sociable and friendly person and enjoy the relationships that I have with colleagues, residents and relatives.

Activity and wellbeing coordinator

Hi, I am Lorraine, I have been working at The Elms since August 2022, and have 20 years of experience of working within the Health and Social Care sector, alongside a NVQ Level 5 and Safeguarding qualification.

I support the residents with meaningful activities, person centred around their individual needs, abilities, interests and values. Focusing on personal wellbeing, maintaining physical strength and balance through daily active exercise and promoting inclusion within the community, is just a part of my very satisfying job.

Senior carer

Hi my name is Diane, Di. I have been with the Elms for almost 3 years having moved here from the Midlands. I am trained to NVQ level4 in Adult health and social care.I am one of the Senior team here. I am passionate about trying to give person centred care to our Residents and feel honoured to be a part of the next phase of their lives. I am keen to further my training and knowledge in an endeavour to strive to make a difference be it in a great or small way.

head of maintenance

I’m Phil I am in charge of maintenance here at the Elms. I have been in this role for 5 years.

Previously I have been in the construction industry for 40 years. I strive in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for the residents and staff. My daily routine consists variety of tasks, including routine inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance, all while adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.

I enjoy the banter with work colleagues and speaking with the residents and visitors to the home.

senior carer - night team

Hello, my name is Callie. I am a Senior on nights. I have worked at The Elms for 12 months. I have worked in care for 16 and a half years. I enjoy having a laugh and a joke with the residents. The best part of my job is making a difference to the residents lives.

few more words of Our team

Many of our exceptional staff have been at The Elms for a long time and are devoted to the wellbeing of the residents.

They are considerate, accommodating and supportive, not just towards the residents but towards their friends and families as well.

We also have a dedicated dementia care support team who work to ensure that our home receives the most up-to-date information, support and advice on dementia care.

Our dementia team supports not only our staff at The Elms, but also supports our residents and their friends and families.