South East care home group introduces a new dining experience role to enhance resident well-being and nutrition

Adelina Abraham, first joined Nellsar in December 2013 as a Health Care Assistant, has been promoted to Residents Dining Experience Lead – a role that will see her support the mealtime experience for residents throughout the family-run care group.

Her new role will focus on best practice around food presentation, sensory stimulation and customised support while holding a focus on choice, culture and respect. She will also mentor team members in understanding the power of compassionate dining and how something as simple as having a meal together can improve well-being.

Adelina began her journey with Nellsar through an agency placement, then joined the team permanently in June 2014. She has embraced many roles in supporting person-centred care, including Senior Health Care Assistant, Dining Assistant and as a Nutrition Champion. No matter what role Adelina is playing – her commitment to enhancing resident well-being has been unwavering.

Speaking about her new position, Adelina said: "My biggest hope is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where residents feel at home at every meal. I want each meal experience to bring joy and comfort, whether it's the smell of a favourite childhood dish or simply the presentation of the table. Food goes beyond nutrition – it is connection, identity and celebration."

In her next chapter she will be collaborating with care catering and hospitality teams to ensure that mealtimes are nutritionally balanced, but also dignified, inclusive and joyful for all residents – particularly, for those living with dementia.

Adelina added: “I want to lead by example – by listening to residents, supporting our incredible teams and making dining one of the most enjoyable parts of each day. It’s a role with heart, purpose and real joy.”

Her dedication for person-centred care has already made a lasting impression across the Nellsar community. Now, in this new capacity, Adelina is set to inspire even more positive change — one mealtime at a time.

Martin Barrett, Managing Director at Nellsar, commented: “Adelina truly represents the values we hold dear at Nellsar – compassion, dignity and a commitment to ongoing improvement. This new position recognises not only Adelina’s abilities but also her desire to see residents prosper with well-being in the homes we provide. We are proud to see her leading this important work.”

For more details on Nellsar and its Homes, please visit: https://www.nellsar.com/