St Leonards Court
Mundford, Norfolk
01842 878225
St Leonards Court,
St Leonards Street,
Mundford, Norfolk,
IP26 5HG
St Leonards Court,
St Leonards Street,
Mundford, Norfolk,
IP26 5HG
St Leonards Court is designed for the special needs of elderly people with dementia. All rooms are tastefully decorated and provide our residents with a quality environment for enjoyment of life in later years. Although all rooms are fully furnished, we encourage residents to bring with them items of furniture and personal possessions so that their room can be a true ‘home from home’.
St Leonards Court is situated in the pleasant village of Mundford on the edge of Thetford Forest. Within easy reach are the local post office, village store and pub, whilst residents can enjoy interaction with the local community through the comfort of the main lounge which overlooks the village green. They also have the benefit of the safe enclosed haven of our sensory garden and summer house, which are widely enjoyed in the warmer months.
A wide range of activities are organised at the home, including:
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
I had heard great things about Healthcare Homes
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
Senior orthopaedic practitioner
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Having compassion and understanding dementia. Being able to listen and be organised
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
Spending time with residents and all of my staff team
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
Leaving the NHS after nearly 20 years
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Passing all of my qualifications and getting an award from NHS ‘putting you first’
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Listening and being able to do every job
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Eating with friends
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
Seeing residents and my team sharing time and laughs together each day
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
I started at St Leonards Court many years ago working night shifts
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Be a good listener, very compassionate and dedicated
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
I love my days, each being very different
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Being promoted to Head of Care
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
A good listener, understanding, fun and approachable
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Walking my dogs
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
We at St Leonards Court are a very small home. We are all family here. All staff are totally committed to the home. I am very proud to be here at St Leonards Court
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
I started at the home just after I left school making refreshments for residents
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
A care assistant at a different home
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Good people skills and being organised
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
Coming in to see our residents as they are like my family
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
Changing from care to admin; I have really enjoyed the change
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Being a Senior Carer at the age of 20
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Kind, caring, understanding and a good listener
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Spending time with my children and family
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
The residents, seeing them enjoy an activity and smiling
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
The home had a good reputation
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
I used to cook at a children’s nursery
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
An understanding of dietary requirements, be a good cook and understand people’s likes and dislikes
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
Watching the residents enjoy their meals
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
When I was head cook and ordering food, making sure there was always enough
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Still working at St Leonards Court
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Be understanding, empathetic and calm in difficult situations
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Reading and relaxing
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
Coming in to see residents and colleagues
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
I always wanted to work with the elderly.
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
Community work. I worked here for Manorcourt Care 28 years ago and transferred to Healthcare Homes
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Patience, understanding, organisation skills and give a high quality of care to all
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
There is no favourite part of the day as I enjoy all the different parts of a resident’s day
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
NVQ 3 Maths and English
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Being able to help others in their daily tasks
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
A good listener, understanding and being in control of daily situations
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Walking my pony and looking after my grandson
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
Enjoying time with my colleagues and residents
St Leonards Court,
St Leonards Street,
Mundford, Norfolk,
IP26 5HG
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