Working at Parkview Residential Home

Recruitment misses checks like references and full job history for some new staff, which is a risk even if staffing levels are ok.

Not all new staff had been recruited safely. Relevant pre-employment checks had not been completed, which included getting required references when a staff member was previously employed working with vulnerable adults. A full employment history had also not been obtained as required.

Medication processes need more work, like guidance for as-needed meds and safe disposal.

We recommend that the provider reviews the arrangements for recording and administering of 'when required' medicines and the current arrangements for medicines awaiting disposal.

No activities coordinator, so staff do basic activities on top of regular care duties.

Staff were currently involved in activity provision for people which we observed when we inspected.