What’s your role at LifeCare? I am the Senior Carer at St Bernard’s
When did you join LifeCare? 2007
What did you do before? I worked in care homes and home care.
Why did you join LifeCare? I wanted to work in a day centre and when the job was advertised in LifeCare I applied and was lucky enough to be accepted. I haven’t looked back since.
What does your role involve? I am responsible for the supervision and support of our 3 Care Workers. I manage referrals and arrange visits for new clients and their carers. I arrange 6 monthly care plan reviews for each client and their carer. I basically oversee the smooth running of St Bernard’s club.
What is the best thing about the role? I work with 3 fantastic Care workers who work together to ensure the clients enjoy there day at the club. It is great to see our clients laughing and enjoying the activities. When the carers tell us that their loved ones are always in good spirits when they get home from the club, I know that we have done our job well.
Why do you stay? I love working at St Bernard’s club. I work with a great team, and we all work well together. It’s a great atmosphere in the club and its fantastic to see the clients enjoying themselves.
What three words sum up LifeCare and your work? Teamwork, Support, Laughter.
What’s your role at LifeCare? I am a Care Worker at St Bernard’s
When did you join LifeCare? 2005
What did you do before? I worked in retail
Why did you join LifeCare? I heard about LifeCare and all that they do I was very interested in becoming part of the charity.
What is the best thing about the role? I love the clients getting to know them and hearing all about their life stories
Why do you stay? I love my job it doesn’t feel like a job it’s like one big extended family getting to know the clients that attend and their family /carers
What three words sum up LifeCare and your work? Fun, Laughter, Caring
When did you join LifeCare? 2010
What did you do before? I worked in a Bed and Breakfast as housekeeper.
Why did you join LifeCare? I had heard so many lovely things about the charity and the services they supply.
What does your role involve? Making sure we have a fun filled day with the clients, picking them up in minibus, having tea and toast, then various activities and trips, having a homemade meal and mostly laughter.
What is the best thing about the role? Coming to work is a joy, to know that you have made a difference in your clients and carers day.
Why do you stay? l love my work and our wee team, wish I had started long ago, clients and staff are like one big family.
What three words sum up LifeCare and your work? Caring, Satisfying, Happiness
When did you join LifeCare? 2013
What did you do before? I attended college and had a part time job in retail
Why did you join LifeCare? I joined LifeCare as a placement for my college course and felt a connection with the role and the people instantly
What does your role involve? Working in a team to provide a safe environment for individuals living with dementia to attend, interact with others and participate in stimulating activities such as singing and games
What is the best thing about the role? The genuine bonds we all create and the positive impact they have on us
Why do you stay?I stay because it is a fun friendly and upbeat environment which is very rare to find in a workplace
What three words sum up LifeCare and your work? Rewarding, Fun, Caring
