The Home currently employs 45 members of staff. There are 8 Trained Nurses, all of which are experienced in working with and supporting people living with Dementia, associated mental health problems and physical health care needs associated with the aging process. Along with the nursing staff, 26 experienced care staff provides necessary care and support to meet the assessed and ever changing needs of service users. Two Activity Co-ordinators organise a variety of stimulating and meaningful activity and support programmes which take into account individuals’ abilities, hobbies, interests, preferences and support needs. Two Chefs and 2 Kitchen Assistants provide a varied, nutritious and well balanced menu with alternative choices at every meal. Together, one Maintenance person and one Decorator keep the Home in a good state of repair and 4 Housekeepers keep the Home clean and provide efficient laundry services.
Staff are selected for their ability to demonstrate empathy, a calm, kind and caring nature, willingness to learn, help and support others, reliability, integrity, friendliness and professionalism. New staff are carefully screened prior to being offered a position and police checks and references are always checked thoroughly.