Issue 183 08.05.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Group invests in training at its new branch
A HOMECARE provider has two-week training programme at invested thousands of pounds in the new Care Training Academy training as part of its commitment run by the branch’s co-ordinator to continuing to provide the best for training and recruitment Lisa possible service to clients. Fisher. Westmorland Homecare’s That includes a mixture of theory Preston branch, which opened in and practical training. They learn December last year, provides care basic skills, such as helping a client A High Wycombe care home has celebrated its fifth anniversary with a little help from Elvis. to enable vulnerable and often frail to eat, cleaning dentures and The party at Royal Star & Garter included live music from Elvis impersonator Gary Roman. people over the age of 18 to live dealing with catheters and pads. Long-serving staff also received a framed certificate in recognition and thanks for their independently in their own home. They also learn safe medication five years of service. The 74-bed Home is also a firm favourite within the local community, It has just opened a special Care administration from level one, receiving regular visits from personnel at RAF High Wycombe, and pupils from local schools. Training Academy at its premise n where staff prompt clients to take Home manager Reggie Ballos is among the staff who has worked at Royal Star & Garter in the city. medicine, through level two where It includes a room which staff administer medicine following High Wycombe since it opened. She said: “It’s wonderful to share this special anniversary simulates a client’s bedroom, NICE guidance to level three, which with the residents and staff, and recognise those people who have worked with us for five years. All staff are dedicated to providing the very best care to residents. We look forward to complete with a profiling bed, requires specific training for tasks celebrating many more anniversaries together.” Among those also at the party were Royal Star rise and recline chair, a hoist with such as administering eye drops. & Garter chief executive Andy Cole and director of care and wellbeing Shirley Hall. slings, a walking frame, commode Trainees also shadow an and slide sheet. experienced member of staff, such While one trainee homecare as a team leader, on visits to clients. assistant acts as a client, a trainer After successfully completing the can teach another moving and training programme the new staff handling, washing and dressing receive The Care Certificate. CARE businesses wanting to put ensuring that this year’s event is bigger techniques and how to transfer a “Social care is an extremely themselves forward for recognition and better than ever. client in and out of a wheelchair rewarding career but staff need to have been urged to enter the Caring “Obviously, our main aim is to and on and off a commode. feel supported in their role within UK Awards in partnership with Virgin recognise and honour the best in our “The aim was to create a the community,” added Russell. Money. wonderful care sector and showcase simulation room that was no bigger “Through our bespoke training Nominations for this year’s event are the innovation and dedication that than an average client’s bedroom so programme we aim to prepare new open at www.caringukawards.co.uk goes on every day so please share your our new staff gain a realistic insight staff as much as possible for what The awards, organised by Script successes and tell us about your hard into the work they will be doing goes on in a care environment, Events in partnership with Caring UK, work and initiatives by sending in your and the potential challenges they rather than teaching them by recognise excellence and achievement nominations … it’s a real privilege to might face,” said Russell Crossley, a showing them online videos. in all corners of the care industry. read them.” director of Westmorland Homecare. “The ethos of Westmorland And with more than 20 categories A shortlist in each category will then “All trainee homecare assistants Homecare is to provide the best up for grabs, there’s something to suit be drawn up, with winners chosen by go up on the hoist themselves so possible care and to look after every type of care business. an expert industry panel. they can gain understanding into our staff. Our training means that Event director Dominic Musgrave Trophies will be handed out at a what it feels like for a client to use when homecare assistants go out said: “We are really excited to be glittering ceremony at the Athena in such equipment. This helps them to see clients they feel confident introducing the seventh Caring UK Leicester on Thursday, December 5. to empathise with the clients who and comfortable and are properly Awards – nominations are coming in The closing date for entries is they then visit.” equipped to deliver care to the and our events September 2. 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 team Page is 1 already busy All trainee staff take part in a highest-possible standards.”
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