Activities at Camellia House Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Linda Wilkie
I have worked in this home for nearly 30 years, so it is very much part of my life. I started as a part-time Domestic when my children were small and, as time has gone by, I have become a Senior Carer and the Activities Coordinator.
I have NAPA and OOMPH qualifications, as well as an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
I am very passionate about my role, as it is very important to us as a team that every individual is able to live the life they wish, feeling fulfilled in their mind, body and soul, maintaining past hobbies, yet have the opportunity to try new experiences.
I have built up a very good rapport with our team, our residents, family and friends, and I have built many links with the local community, which all help the residents get the most out of life at Camellia House.
I enjoy every day; the smiles on the faces I see are reward for doing a job I love.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Camellia House Care Home
Bonfire Night
Our Head Chef created a special Guy Fawkes-themed menu, including bangers and mash, jacket spuds and a secret recipe winter warmer soup.
Residents painted pictures of fireworks and listened to poetry, particularly enjoying 'Remember, Remember '.
Carers, Nurses and kitchen staff helped the residents with sparklers in the courtyard.
Wear It Pink Day
Residents at Camellia House Care Home in Ware recently baked “Booby Cakes” and enjoyed a Coffee Morning and games to raise money and awareness for Wear It Pink Day.
Ranjit Karavadra, General Manager at Camellia House Care Home said:” Our residents are always keen to help others and although Breast Cancer is a very serious subject we have had lots of smiles and chuckles today. In these unprecedented times, ensuring residents feel engaged and connected within our local community is more important than ever. We provide a wide range of physical, mental and spiritual activities at Camellia House as part of the life enrichment programme for residents, and this one was very popular! We have also adapted ways to keep residents active, whilst ensuring that the group activities are smaller, adhering to social distancing advice”.
Jean, a resident at the home said ”We regularly bake, making biscuits and cakes and it just seemed appropriate that we should choose to make Booby Cakes for today”.
Oktoberfest
Residents recently celebrated Oktoberfest with German wine and beer tasting, German chocolates and tasty treats and hearing about life in Germany. It is always good to have a celebration and our residents enjoy cultural events from around the world.
Healthy Eating Week
Residents at Camellia House recently celebrated 'Healthy Eating Week' with a food quiz, gentle exercises every day, as well as making healthy cakes. We have also been eating the vegetables we have grown organically in our garden and looking at the tablet to source healthy recipes.
Good nutrition is a vital element in looking after anyone in a care home. Our residents have enjoyed learning about healthier options and incorporating them into their diets.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Residents at Camellia House recently enjoyed a coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Support Support from the local community, joining others in the community virtually. Residents at the home enjoyed a selection of beverages, cakes and biscuits, as well as playing games.
Art in the Care Home Day
Residents recently celebrated Art in the Care Home Day with a morning of still life painting. They then exhibited the work they have done over the past few months.This included card making and a large mural of Ware town centre.
