Katie Glover
1. why are you in the care sector.
From leaving school and taking care of my late great granny Mary. I knew that becoming a care assistant to the elderly was what I was going to do. Caring for the elderly and making a positive difference to their lives on a daily basis is such a rewarding and satisfying feeling. Throughout my 18 plus years in the care sector it has brought me and my children so much joy and happiness into our life’s. To be able to and continue to progress in my career in the care sector. I have had the pleasure of being a care assistant, senior, lead senior, deputy and now the home manager to the Langdales care home. Knowing that I will continue to better myself to be able to give our residents the best person cantered care, joy and happiness throughout the rest of their years I’d say is the most rewarding experience I will ever have the pleasure to be a part of.
2. what do you enjoy the most about the care sector.
What I enjoy the most about the care sector is that no two days are the same and each day is a chance to make a change in someone’s life for the better. Every day brings such joy and happiness to me knowing that I make a difference in another person’s life. As the saying goes and is a very popular saying within my family is treat others how you and your family would love to be treated. Care has been a big part of my life and brings such happiness to me.
3. what experience do you have to work in the care sector
My experience in the care sector started with taking care of my great granny then onto in house care homes that taught me so much knowledge so that I can do the best that can in my job role. I have learnt many techniques in good person cantered care throughout the years that has led me to go on to working and helping the elderly life a fulfilled life. I have experience in residential, dementia, end of life and nursing. Throughout the years I have gained my NVQ two and three in health and social care and continue to go onto my NVQ level five.
In February 2022 I started my care journey at the Langdales care home. I began as a night senior and with my experience and good skills and knowledge on medication and leading a team I was promoted to lead senior. After 6 months in my new role, I felt I could give more to our residents and the day carers would benefit from a team leader such as myself. In February 2023 this year the opportunity came up for the manager position I just knew I had to go for it after passing my interviews I then became the manager I love every aspect of the job. My role is to keep our residents and staff safe and well and keep the home functioning to the best standards it deserves.
4. what are your qualifications.
My qualifications within the care sector that I have achieved so far is my NVQ level two and three in health and social care. I have just recently signed up to NVQ level five in leadership to management in the hope to have this competed within eighteen months if nit before as I love nothing more than to study and expand my experience and skills in the care sector. I also have all my mandatory training up to date these consists of administration of safe medication, dementia, equality and diversity, safeguarding, basic first aid, moving and handling health and safety, fire, infection control, falls prevention, the mental capacity act and challenging behaviour all these training courses are completed every twelve months.
5. what are your hobbies.
I have a couple of favourite hobbies. I love nothing more than spending time with my two beautiful children Millie-rose and Boe and my family. We love going on family outings to the lakes, Wales and to our own beach in sunny Blackpool. We have a dog that we love to take out on walks and just simply spending quality time together in the comfort of our beautiful home. Also spending time spending quality time as Katie not just the home manager with our amazing residents and my amazing team at the Langdales. I have brought fun Fridays in to play this is where myself, staff and residents enjoy playing games together or having a pamper session or simply in the quite lounge watching a film this allows us to gain the love and trust from our residents and a way of having fun. This is something to look forward to every week.
6. What motivates you to succeed in the care sector.
Working in the care sector is an incredibly rewarding job. To make a difference to someone’s quality of life on daily basis I have to say is the most wonderful feeling anyone could have. For 18 years plus I have worked and enjoyed every minute in the care sector. It is my mission in life to make a difference to someone's quality of life. Making my resident's content, happy and feeling safe has been a passion throughout all my younger days and adult life.
7. Tell me a little about your care team.
I have been a part of the Langdales team for 15 months. My team consist of myself the manager, deputy, lead senior, day seniors, night seniors, carers, cook, laundry assistant and our domestic team. We all work well together delivering the best of person-centred care. All the team are very enthusiastic when it comes to training and expanding their knowledge here at the Langdales. We are all very caring and work to an amazing standard.
8. Why is it important to have stimulating activities in your home.
Activities are a massive part of our resident's life's. Having a variety of simulating activates like arts and crafts, armchair exercises, going for days out and having one to one time with carers can be so for filling for both our residents and staff. Activities are a good way of keeping the residents fit and healthy also help with their mental health related ailments. here at the Langdales we will continue to provide the best activities on a day-to-day basis.
9. Why should your home look after someone else's loved ones.
Moving into a care home can be a very big and stressful step to an elderly person life. It is a massive life changing decision. With the help from all our trained and experienced staff and outside professionals like the GP’s nurses we can offer the best of care. Here at the Langdales we support our residents and residents' family members in a personal centred way. Getting to know their preferences and dislike.
10. Would you place your loved one in your home.
Yes, I would place any of my family member in our home here at the Langdales knowing that my family member would be loved and cared for by our amazing team would leave me feeling happy and content.