Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses are those nurses who have undergone a three year training to Registered Nurse standard and are Registered with the N. & M.C. (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
A Registered Nurse is on duty over a 24 hour period.
Their responsibility is to oversee the personal care of our residents.
They are responsible for the administration of all medication, wound management, peg feeds, catheter and stoma care, and all procedures requiring a skilled nurse, and of course to seek the advice and assistance of outside agencies where required.
Carers
Carers at Langdale are divided into “room teams”, (yellow, blue, red and green). Each carer will usually work in the same team – e.g. upstairs green. Carers attend to your personal care, serve meals and facilitate your movement around Langdale.
The majority of carers have, or are training for the qualification of NVQ 2 & 3, or have a qualification in Health and Social Care.
We currently have staff studying for their Access to Nursing Course to enable them to commence nurse training.
You will get to know your carer in your area well and they are usually the first people you tell any of your problems or concerns.
They in turn get to know you, and are often the first to alert the Registered Nurse of any changes in your health or well being.
They can also liase with your family and friends over any toiletries or clothing that you may require, either verbally or via the Message Board in your room.
Catering Staff
The Langdale Kitchens are the “hub” of Langdale and are served by three Cooks, together with Kitchen Assistants who are all overseen by Bethney Kelly.
They provide home cooked meals and cater for specialist diets, i.e. diabetic, reducing, gluten free, etc.
The staff will be advised on admission of your dietry preferences.
Domestic Staff
Our, domestic staff are a vital part of Langdale. They are available daily to clean your room and the communal areas. They are often your first point of call over any small maintenance problems concerned with your room and they in turn will alert Terry our maintenance workman.
