Joanna Rajda

Joanna joined Cherry Wood Grange in 2021, having long admired the home's reputation for delivering excellent nursing and palliative care. Having always felt a strong connection with older people, she knew that Cherry Wood Grange was where she wanted to build her career.

Before joining the team, Joanna worked as a nurse in orthopaedics at Bloomfield Hospital and within mental health services. While she valued these experiences, she wanted to move into care so she could develop meaningful, long-term relationships with the people she supported. After seeing the outstanding reviews and hearing about the high standards of care, Cherry Wood Grange was her first choice.

Since joining the home, Joanna has been supported by the management team in progressing to the role of Clinical Lead. She finds the position incredibly rewarding, allowing her to use her nursing expertise while continually developing new skills. Her role encompasses many aspects of resident wellbeing, including clinical care, care planning, and supporting the day-to-day management of residents' health and welfare.

For Joanna, the best thing about working at Cherry Wood Grange is the family atmosphere. She values the way colleagues support, respect, and help one another, creating a positive working environment and the best possible outcomes for residents.

Joanna is a keen gardener who loves spending time outdoors and surrounded by nature. Together with her husband, she tends four allotments, providing fresh vegetables throughout the year. She also enjoys spending time with her son and dog, and loves returning to her homeland of Poland when she can.