Working at Parklands Nursing Home

The job is mostly routine personal care because there is no activities coordinator or special programmes, just basic music sessions and chats about old photos.

There was an activity program in place for people to join in if they wished. People were asked if they wanted to join in with a variety of activities including music and reminiscence activities. We saw that people were supported to look at old photographs. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.

Only standard training and supervisions with no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.

Staff were supported to access training that was relevant to their role... Records showed that staff had accessed training in key areas on a regular basis and that the provider had a plan in place to ensure that training was updated periodically. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.

Staffing is adequate with staff covering shifts among themselves, but COVID pressures meant extra shifts and taking on new roles.

Staff had worked flexibly and had gone above and beyond during a difficult situation, working extra shifts and often taking on new responsibilities to ensure people received safe care and support. Per 2022 IPC inspection.