Activities at Mortain Place Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Alex Leftley
I was working in the print trade when a friend of mine became very unwell and I had to find a nursing home for her. Due to the dedication of the staff, my friend had another 18 months and I was able to take her out after being house bound for many years.
I felt that I wanted to do a job that made a difference and became a carer. I went back to school and redone my GCSE,s and then went onto do my level 3 diploma and am always enhancing my skills and knowledge. I came to Mortain Place as a senior carer on Normandy Gardens and worked my way up to Community Lead. I have chosen to move to the activities team to help support the life enrichment programme and help improve the life experience’s of our residents.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Mortain Place Care Home
Employee of the Month
We are pleased to announce that Decembers Employee of the Month is Stephen Barber.
Stephen has proved his adaptability by helping out in other departments throughout December and has been very highly praised by the residents and teammates for his commitment to Mortain Place.
Stephen said "I did not expect this at all. It is really nice to hear that the residents appreciated the work I do. I love my job and it is a pleasure to be here to help out wherever I am needed"
Congratulations Stephen from all at Mortain Place, your vouchers are on their way. Keep up the great work.
Christmas lunch
Employee of the Month
We are pleased to announce a little later than usual that our Employee of the Month of November is Jessica Taylor.
Jessica got a clean sweep of nominations from team members and residents in November and this in recognition of her hard work, warm and friendly manner with everyone she speaks to and her "can do" attitude around the home.
Congratulations Jessica, our vouchers are on their way to you.
Christmas
The staff and residents spent a lovely afternoon getting in to the festive spirit by turning the home into a little winter wonderland.
It is such a special time of year and its nice to get everyone involved in putting up the decorations and making the home feel extra Christmassy. With Christmas music playing throughout the home, a large supply of mince pies and mulled wine warming in the pan, it is impossible not to be caught up in the festivities,
Our residents are very much looking forward to a visit from Father Christmas this year.
Singing and dancing to live music
This week our residents were treated to a live performance from Salvatore. Singing lots of instantly recognisable classics and of course a few Christmas songs, Salvatore had the residents dancing and singing along as he belted out his repertoire.
We had festive drinks and mince pies to keep the energy levels high and everyone had a lovely time.
We are looking forward to seeing Salvatore again in the new year.
National Elf day
Staff at Mortain Place swapped their uniforms for costumes on National Elf Day in an effort to raise funds to help people living with dementia.
Launched by the Alzheimer’s Society and delivered direct from the North Pole, Elf Day was created to sprinkle some festive cheer on fundraising towards finding a cure for dementia. From stripy socks to head-to-toe elf outfits, anything goes – there’s snow better way to raise money to help beat dementia.
On the day, residents and staff at Mortain Place were able to enjoy elf-themed games including best-dressed elf competition, pin the ears on the Elf, and a Christmas quiz with a festive-themed spread as the team at the home donned their elfish apparel. The home managed to raise a total of £125 towards the cause.
Wendy, a resident of the home said: “It is always a very festive day and the staff always make us laugh in their costumes. What a wonderful way to raise money for charity!”
Karen Howell, General Manager at Mortain Place and head elf, said: “Elf Day at Mortain Place is always a lot of fun and we are home to some of the most unusual elves I have ever seen! We know first-hand that many people, including a good number of our residents, are living with some form of Alzheimer’s. That’s why raising money to support dementia charities is dear to our hearts and we’re always so keen to get involved. We’re proud that the money we’ve raised will go towards such a good cause.
“For anyone that has any questions about caring for those with Alzheimer’s, do please give us a call and we’ll do all we can to help.”
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
