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December, 2009
Lounge 1 and Lounge 2 decorated.
November, 2009
Dining Room and Conservatory decorated.
October, 2009
Corridors' and Stairs' carpets changed.
April, 2009
Received the Investor in People Award.
November, 2008
New customised dining room furniture acquired (furniture especially built for Care Homes).
October, 2008
Room converted into a High Standard Hair Salon, Chiropody & Therapy facilities established.
May, 2008
Received Interface Quality Assurance Programme, Certificate of Accreditation: 3 Stars Quality Rating. ALCC is now a member of a group of Accredited Quality Homes, receiving...
Staff
Details of Staff in the Home
The Care Centre employs Registered Nurses both RGN's and RMN's, Care Assistants, 2 Cooks, 2 House Keepers and a Full time Handyman. The Homes staff are selected for their qualities of reliability, integrity, skill, friendliness and professionalism. They are carefully screened and references are always checked thoroughly prior to employment. All staff are subject to CRB clearance. During induction all staff are trained in-house by experienced, qualified, senior staff in the following critical subjects:
- Care Code of Conduct
- Confidentiality
- The Rights of Service Users
- Health and Safety including Fire Regulations
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- Personal Care Tasks
- Care Assistants Responsibilities
The home will ensure that all Care Assistants hold a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Care. All new members of staff must train to achieve this level of qualification.
The Home also sends all staff on external training courses for such topics as Food Hygiene, Lifting and Handling, Care of the Elderly, First Aid, Drugs Practice, Care of Dementia Patients etc.
At Alexandra Lodge Care Centre we are committed to safeguard the interests and welfare of residents and staff through effective organisation and management.
We Aim:
To provide personal centered care and treatment based on individual needs.
To maintain high standards of care and practice within a total quality management framework using a holistic approach.
To involve residents and carers in a care programme.
To encourage and promote independence, maintain dignity and privacy.
