Activities at Archview Lodge Care Home

Residents at Archview recently enjoyed a game of socially distanced bingo in the homes dining area, it was great for Residents to be involved in an activity that included everyone in the room as a lot of residents have been doing is one to one and small groups.  One Resident said: "It's so nice to have everyone join in playing the same game, it was a really enjoyable afternoon".

Residents and staff celebrated International Housekeepers Week from September 13-19, 2020. Every year this week represents a special opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the homes housekeeping team and thank them for a job well done.

A carer at Archview has received a prestigious 10 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 10 years.

Tracey Kerr, carer started at Barchester in September 2010 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Sarah Thomson General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 10 years of loyal service with Tracey. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Archview when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Tracey”

After 21 years of continuous service at Archview Lodge Dalkeith, much-loved General Manager, May Mccondichie has decided to retire.

Staff and residents at the home sent May off in style with Prosecco, tea, coffee, BBQ chicken & rice made by staff member as a farewell treat and plenty presents to thank her for many years of dedication, whilst maintaining social distancing. Everyone at the home has very fond memories of May and she will be sadly missed.

May give a speech saying thank you to her team for all amazing support and she leaves with great expectations of Archview thriving in the future with the new general manager Sarah Tomson and Deputy Kaysha Minto.

Archview garden P.O.D is looking great and was opened by our former General Manager, May Mccondichie on her last day before her retirement after 21-years at the home.   Visiting with relatives will be so much more comfortable in the exquisite setting thanks to the generosity of local business B.O.S.S for kindness and thinking of Archview during the pandemic.

Residents from Archview enjoyed an afternoon of baking with the homes chef, Ahmed who often joins them in this popular activity which takes them back to their younger years.  Baking sessions are a popular group activity for the home and the activity had taste buds tingling as the aroma of freshly baked pizza  wafted through the home.

The homes activities coordinator, said: “The residents enjoy spending time in the kitchen, as it not only brings back memories of their childhood, but also times when they’ve baked with their own children and grandchildren. Once all the bakes were made, we all enjoyed sitting down with a cup of tea and a home-made cake.”