Meet The Team
Janet Kay, Matron
Janet joined the team at Springhill Home in May 2000 as a Deputy Matron, and was promoted to Matron in November 2007.
Prior to that, Janet trained as a nurse with Ayrshire and Arran Health Board during the late seventies. On completion of her training she accompanied her husband in his job, which took them both around UK and Europe, where she continued to develop her nursing skills, mainly in working with Care of the Elderly.
On returning to Scotland in 1994 to set down her roots, Janet worked in Care Homes in Glasgow and North Ayrshire as a Senior Sister, with responsibility for the running of 30 bed units.
In early 1998 Janet qualified as an assessor for SVQ and then gained the Internal Verifier qualification later in the year. She gained her SVQ level 4 Management Award in 2005 and has completed various courses specifically designed to support Care of the Elderly while employed at Springhill Home. Janet believes in Life Long Learning and is keen to encourage all levels of staff to take part in training or courses to improve their skills and abilities.
Helen McHarg, Senior Staff Nurse
Helen has worked at Springhill Home since 2007.
She achieved a Diploma of Higher Education (Nursing) in 1996 from the University of Glasgow and completed the practical aspects of her training with Ayrshire and Arran Health Board.
On graduating, Helen commenced work as a Staff Nurse in Care of the Elderly, Young Chronic Sick and Young Adults with Learning Difficulties and progressed to the post of Nursing Sister where she remained for 5 years.
She then held the post of Deputy Matron, caring for Frail Elderly and Dementia, for a further 4 years before attaining a position as Care Home Manager with responsibility for 50 residents and approximately 70 staff. She held this position for approximately 20 months but found that she missed having practical care input and regular resident interaction and this prompted her move to Springhill Home as Senior Staff Nurse.
Helen has gained both her SVQ Level 4 Management Award and the Key Trainer’s certificate in Moving and Handling; and has completed various other courses relevant to Care of the Elderly, both practical and theory.
Ruth McKeen – Staff Nurse
Ruth has worked as a staff nurse in Springhill Home since March 2010. She qualified with a diploma in adult nursing in 2009 from the University of the West of Scotland. Springhill is Ruth's first nursing post since qualifying.
Prior to completing her training Ruth worked as a support worker with adults with learning disabilities for seven years.
“I have been in post now for 1 year and thoroughly enjoy the different aspects and challenges of my job. Every day brings something new, I have enjoyed getting to know the residents and take pride in ensuring that I can my best for them.”
Ruth has undertaken various training and responsibilities since being in her post and is keen to continue learning and gain new skills.
David Holbrook – Business Manager
David joined Springhill Home in September 2010 as Business Manager. He graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA/Hons Business Studies in July 2008. After graduating he worked in areas including retail, TV Licensing and latterly the pension and insurance sector.
David is hoping to utilise skills he developed during his studies and previous employment to maintain and strengthen the high standards set out at Springhill.