The Manager regularly works 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, although this is flexible according to the needs of the Home. Management on-call cover is provided either by the Registered Manager, or the Deputy Manager.
There are three shifts for fifty-two residents:
- Early 8am-2pm = 2 Managers, 4 Registered Nurses, 9 carers on each wing
- Late 2pm-8pm = 2 Managers, 4 Registered Nurses, 9 carers on each wing
- Night 8pm-8am = 1 Manager, 2 Registered Nurses, 4 carers on each wing
Activity coordinators highly trained in both wings. Administrative manager. 10-15 domestic, laundry, kitchen and maintenance staff each day.
Recent advances in dementia care such as reminiscence, doll therapy, gardening and laundry roll play are all taught.
WiFi is provided for residents and visitors, to enable them to have visual contact with family and friends.
Additional staff may be present due to the higher care needs of some residents. Additionally, there is a receptionist/administrator, chef, catering assistant, a laundry assistant and three domestic staff on duty each day.