I have gained a wealth of experience throughout my career, having worked in hospital settings for 19 years before moving into care home management over the past few years. I am delighted to be leading the team at Bower Care Home and to welcome residents into their new home. With a strong passion for care and a positive outlook, I am committed to making a meaningful difference for our residents, their families, and my team. I look forward to creating a warm, supportive, and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and cared for.
I will be leading clinical excellence at Bower Care Home and bring 9 years of nursing experience, with the last 3 years spent working within care homes.
With an approachable, caring, and positive attitude, I am passionate about developing my team and ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care. I am committed to creating an environment where residents can enjoy an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle, while feeling supported, valued and cared for every step of the way.
My name is Mara. I have worked in administration for the past 10 years, including 5 years within a care home for profoundly deaf residents, where I developed my communication skills using BSL and strengthened my organisational skills.
I have also gained experience as an Operations and Volunteer Coordinator within the charity sector.
I am a happy, friendly, approachable and honest person who is passionate about making a difference in everything I do.
Cooking has been my passion for over 20 years, and I have been lucky enough to build my career working in a variety of kitchens, from hotels and restaurants to food production and community catering. I love creating food that brings people together and making sure every dish is prepared with care, quality, and attention to detail.
I am delighted to be part of the Bower team, where I will have the opportunity to provide our residents with fresh, homemade, nutritious meals that are both comforting and enjoyable. For me, good food is about more than just eating – it is about creating memories, bringing a little happiness to each day and making everyone feel at home.
Hello, my name is Brian. I am the second chef here at Bower Care Home. Food is my passion and I have been a Chef for over 40 years, 20 of these have been in care homes throughout Scotland.
I bring a diverse background in health and social care, having worked as a Health and Social Care journalist before leading activities for children and teenagers in community settings. I then moved into the care sector as an Activity Coordinator, where I discovered my passion for enriching the lives of older people.
As Activities Lead at Bower Care Home, I am committed to creating meaningful experiences, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring every resident enjoys a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle. I love bringing people together, creating moments of joy, and supporting residents to continue doing the things they enjoy while discovering new interests and experiences.
I have over 22 years’ experience as a General Registered Nurse within the private care sector, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to my role as Registered Nurse.
Throughout my career, I have worked in management, training, clinical assessment roles, as well as spending many years as an Agency Nurse across Central Scotland and Fife. I have gained experience working in a variety of settings, including Private Home Care, Huntington’s, Frail Elderly, Dementia, Head Injury, Stroke and Complex Care specialist settings.
I am delighted to be part of this exciting new commissioning journey, supporting the well-being and quality of care for the residents who we welcome into their new home. I am passionate about providing compassionate care, supporting the team and advocating for the best person-centred care for our residents.
My name is Blenda. I am a 54-year-old nurse from Portugal, and I have been a registered nurse since 2009. From an early age, I knew that I wanted a career caring for others. Nursing has allowed me to fulfil that ambition, and I consider myself a compassionate, caring and dedicated professional who enjoys making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Over the past several years, I have gained extensive experience working across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in a wide variety of healthcare settings. My experience includes medical and surgical wards, theatre recovery, emergency departments, care homes, and domiciliary care. These diverse roles have strengthened my clinical skills and reinforced my ability to adapt quickly to new environments, work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
I am excited to begin this new chapter in my life and career. I hope to settle in Scotland, where I can continue to develop professionally, contribute my experience and skills to the healthcare community, and provide compassionate, high-quality care to those who need it most.
Before becoming a nurse, I spent 15 years working in the hospitality industry, where I developed a strong passion for delivering excellent customer care and building meaningful relationships and values that continue to shape the way I care for residents today.
In 2020, I followed my ambition of becoming a nurse and graduated from Robert Gordon University as an Adult Nurse. Since qualifying, I have gained experience working in care homes in Inverness and other care homes in the local area.
I have over 20 years’ experience in nursing, both in the UK and internationally, with a background in district nursing and elderly care. Throughout my career, I have built strong connections with patients and believe in providing care with empathy, dignity and respect.
I am now looking to specialise in palliative care, with a commitment to supporting patients and their families during difficult times. I enjoy using my sense of humour to build relationships and help create a positive environment within healthcare settings.
I am passionate about continuing to learn and develop in my career and I am very excited to be joining the Bower Care team.
Hello everyone, I’m Silpa. I am a Registered Adult Nurse with over 5 years’ experience working in elderly and dementia care in the UK. I am delighted to be joining the new team at Bower Care Home in Linlithgow. I am passionate about providing person-centred care and making sure our residents feel safe, valued and comfortable each day.
I have over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. I worked for four years as a Room Attendant, followed by more than six years as a Housekeeping Supervisor at one of the largest hotels in Edinburgh. During this time, I developed strong leadership, organisational and customer service skills while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
After becoming a mother of two, I took time away from full-time employment to focus on my family. Once my children started school, I decided to return to full-time work, which marked the beginning of my career in the care sector.
I am proud to be part of the team at Bower Care Home and look forward to contributing to a warm, supportive and welcoming environment for both residents and colleagues. I am committed to creating a safe, clean and comfortable home where residents can feel valued and cared for, while supporting the team to deliver the highest standards of care.
I have 8 years’ experience working within a care home setting, carrying out maintenance duties including joinery, plumbing, building maintenance, electrical work and PAT testing. My main responsibilities include fire safety, Legionella, health and safety and ensuring all maintenance documentation and compliance records are kept up to date. I take pride in helping to maintain a care home environment that feels like a home from home, creating a welcoming and enjoyable place for residents.