Jane Pentecost Wild - Office Manager - East Sussex:
I completed my Nurse Training in 1980 back in the days of nurses caps, belts, and capes. There was a strict discipline in those days, and I would like to say that although as young student nurses we complained bitterly about the rigid rules implemented, they have helped carry me through a forty year career as a registered nurse working in many areas, such as Occupational health, Community and Practice nursing, Hospital and Residential Care, working with the elderly, something I remain passionate about.
I was introduced to Gracious Care through Christine at the beginning of 2023. Her warmth and conscientious approach were refreshing, and I was keen to join her company as a carer, and now office manager for East Sussex and surrounding areas.
I am a mother of five, and Grandmother to seven wee ones all of primary school age and one pre school. I like to help and be ‘hands’ on as much as time allows. Children give such joy, and I am happy to say that my love of music has allowed me to lead a junior Church choir as well as sing with the seniors there too. My involvement with Ticehurst Church has opened a door to me becoming a foundation Governor at the local Primary School.
With an avid interest in the young and the elderly, I feel the two marry together well, allowing an overall perspective in maintaining respect, dignity, core care values, and what is fundamentally important in implementing quality of life. My passion within the care industry resulted in me writing a novel during lock down, a story revolving around a family, with one member suffering with dementia.
I love to travel, and we have a house in the Andalucian region of Spain and on occasion drive there in our beloved, if somewhat battered Campervan.
Gracious Care is exactly that. Care with a gracious and good spirited approach and I am proud to be a team member and look forward to an exciting and proactive time ahead with them.