Arlene became involved in the family nursing home business following a successful career as a Barrister-at-law for 9 years. Arlene’s comprehensive knowledge base provides a sound foundation for operating within the often complex legal framework involved in operating a nursing home business. Having commenced with the company in the role of Support Services Manager in early 2011, Arlene has been in her current role as General Manager since September 2012. Arlene’s role involves providing leadership to the management team and oversight of the clinical governance framework thus ensuring quality assurance and compliance with relevant regulations, standards and guidelines.

A Bray native, Sabrina was appointed to the role of Director of Nursing in early 2021. Sabrina began her Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree in Dublin City University as a mature student in 2007, having previously worked in childcare. Sabrina worked in Beaumont Hospital from graduation until moving to Cairnhill in 2016. Since that time, Sabrina’s hard work, dedication and loyalty to Cairnhill and its Residents has seen her progress through the ranks to her current role, with her natural leadership style helping guide Cairnhill staff and Residents through an extremely challenging year. Sabrina has a keen interest in gerontology and care of the elderly, believing that knowledge is power: our Residents have a wealth of knowledge to share with us, we just have to listen.

Antonela initially trained and specialised in ICU/CICU nursing in her home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, working at the University of Mostar Hospital. After moving to Ireland in 2018, Antonela used the opportunity to transition into residential care which enabled her to pursue her passion for working with the elderly. Having worked as a Healthcare Assistant whilst awaiting her nursing registration in Ireland, Antonela has gained an appreciation of the importance of the roles of all staff in promoting Resident care. Since commencing her role with Cairnhill Nursing Home as a Staff Nurse and further recognising Antonela’s excellent clinical knowledge and organisational skills, she has been promoted to the roles of Clinical Nurse Manager and now Assistant Director of Nursing. Antonela’s leadership role as the Lead Infection & Control Nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic helped distinguish her for the role of ADON when it became available in early 2021. She considers being able to provide care for the people who once cared for us as one of life’s greatest honours.

Emily has worked for Cairnhill Nursing Home for over 10 years. Emily started in her first role in Cairnhill as a weekend kitchen porter whilst she was still in secondary school, and later college. Emily embraces every task with enthusiasm and was subsequently promoted to the role of Supervisor and later to Support Services Manager. Emily has worked across a range of different departments throughout the nursing home and has an unrivalled insight into its day to day activities. She is deeply committed to ensuring our Residents enjoy each day. Emily most enjoys organising and planning fun activities, events and parties for the Residents. Seeing the Residents happy and having fun makes her happy.

Lily has worked for Cairnhill for 16 years which makes her one of our most experienced members of staff. Lily started with Cairnhill in 2002  as part of our Housekeeping team. Lily has held  a number of roles in Cairnhill and excelled in each one. Lily takes on the role of Support Services Manager with a unique understanding and depth of knowledge which she uses to implement the smooth running of our day to day operations.

Tracy began her career working for Tesco as a checkout operator before moving to Head Office in a Retail Support role. By the end of her 16 years there, Tracy had studied for her CIMA exams & worked in Management Information, as a Head Office Analyst, Retail Finance Accountant & finally as a Property Finance Accountant, gaining a wide range of experience throughout the finance department. Tracy joined Cairnhill in 2013 prior to the opening of the current facility, and is responsible for Resident billing, creditors ledger, management accounts & payroll.

Dáire has worked for Cairnhill for 22 years which makes him one of our most experienced members of staff. Dáire’s first role in the company was as a payroll officer in 1999, however he soon migrated to the kitchen with his passion for creating dishes and menus. Dáire trained with our chefs in the kitchen and was promoted to Head Chef in 2013. Dáire brings a wealth of knowledge to this role as he has worked in all sections of the kitchen. Dáire and his team provide our Residents with a varied daily menu of home-cooked nutritious meals which cater to all dietary needs.

Brian is the Managing Director and ‘Registered Provider Representative’ of McMahon Healthcare Ltd (trading as ‘Cairnhill Nursing Home’), the company which is registered with HIQA to provide nursing home services to Residents.

Brian has over 35 years’ experience in owning and operating nursing homes in both the UK and Ireland. He continues to be actively involved in Cairnhill to ensure our high standards of care are maintained and continuously improved upon. Brian takes pride in his hands-on approach to management. Residents and families are used to seeing him at any time of the day or on any day of the week and he has been known to take the occasional shift as a carer to ensure that he can lead by example. Whilst the business employs a number of family members, Brian views his staff as extended family and this homely atmosphere is very much evident in the care provided to our Residents.