CareChoice Dungarvan Staff

Gill Nuttall SEN RGN BSc Hons, Director of Nursing

Gill trained in General Nursing in England, she worked in the NHS acute services for 19 years, working through the ranks to management. Throughout this period she holds a wealth of knowledge and experience, specialising in; orthopaedic, general surgery, colorectal, vascular and ear, nose and throat.

Gill came to Ireland in 2002 and worked for the HSE South/East in a career change to Care of the Elderly. Gill joined the team at CareChoice in 2007 were she is leading, supporting and empowering the nursing and carers team in the delivering of high quality care in a homely and friendly atmosphere.

The CareChoice Dungarvan ethos is that each resident are treated with dignity, respect and fairness at all times. Gills commitment is to encourage all residents to reach their maximal potential and that their quality of life is meaningful to them.

Through further education and experience, Gill is committed to the ethos of best practice through evidence based research, and collaborates between all multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver person centred care to all her residents.

Jillian Mason , Clinical Nurse Manager

Gill is supported by Jillian Mason. Jillian trained in The Children’s Hospital, Temple St. and St. Michaels Hospital, Dunlaoighre, Dublin. She has 13 years experience in areas including medical, surgical and emergency nursing. She also holds a Higher Diploma in Emergency Nursing. Jillian joined the CareChoice Dungarvan team in October, 2009. Jillian has been a tremendous additional to the Dungarvan team.

Kay Grant , Administration Manager

Kay Grant is the Administration Manager for CareChoice Dungarvan. She heads up Reception & Administration in Dungarvan, liaising with the Nursing & Care Assistant Teams, Catering, Housekeeping & Laundry Teams, Maintenance Finance, HR, Recreation and the HSE on all administrative matters.

Clodagh Whelan , Director of Recreation

Clodagh holds a Certificate in Managing Health and Social Care and a FETAC Level Three Qualification in Dance Facilitation for Older People. She also holds a BCL Hons from University College Cork and has just completed a Diploma in Social Gerontology in NUI Galway. Clodagh previously worked for the Cork based housing charity for older people, S.H.A.R.E., for six years.

Together with her team of internal Activity Leaders Clodagh works with residents, relatives, and staff and external activity providers at CareChoice, to develop a respectful, collaborative and fun approach to recreation . She is passionate in her belief that every older person has a right to be stimulated, entertained and explore their creativity and it is this passion that brings life to the CareChoice Recreation Programme.

Caroline Walsh MCIPD , HR Manager

Caroline is a Human Resource graduate, a chartered member of the Institute of Personnel and a member of the Irish Coaching Development Network. Joining CareChoice in 2007 from previous HR roles and with a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector, Caroline is responsible for the HR function across the CareChoice group. A passion for training and development and Employee Resourcing, Caroline and is focused on ensuring the company’s policies and procedures are in line with best practice in the sector.

Hazel O'Connor A.C.A. A.I.T.I. , Senior Financial Accountant

Hazel is a qualified Chartered Accountant who joined CareChoice in Oct 2007 to head up the finance department for the group. Hazel graduated from University College Cork with a BA in Applied Psychology and a Higher Diploma in Business and Financial Information Systems. She then went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and is also an Associate of the Irish Taxation Institute.