Activities at Harton Grange 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.
Marius Sidoriuc
Hi, my name is Marius, I am the activities coordinator here at Harton Grange. I joined Barchester's family in 2021, as I found their approach and standards on dementia very interesting. Since early 2022 I work for Barchester as both activities coordinator and care assistant. In 2018, I started my journey in health and social care as a care assistant and very soon after, I completed courses on dementia and activities (NAPA, level 2) and I worked as both activities coordinator and care assistant in Kent. I'm also an apprentice in health and social care. I've met some amazing people that have guided my understanding of dementia.
The most important thing for me is to see our residents achieving a meaningful raison d'etre, living as they like and to benefit from a range of activities starting from Namaste to reminiscing and spiritual needs (such as praying or listening to hymns), art and craft, armchair exercises, music therapy or finger nail pamper sessions.
I like to acknowledge that I am working as a part of a whole team, including the fantastic management, hospitality and maintenance departments, promoting a person centred approach for each resident and we are glad to know each persons preferences and abilities in order to plan how the day will look with them. One way we are able to do this is through our residents' and family' meetings where we try to let everyone have their say about the way they want to live and the activities they take part in.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Harton Grange Care Home
Meeting the Reindeer
Residents enjoyed a day out at a local garden centre to see the Christmas mas lights and decorations, and we met the most beautiful reindeer.
2018 Barchester Care Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been named as a National Winner in the Community Engagement category at the 2018 Barchester Care Awards.
This award recognises the contribution made by an individual or a team to establish their home as a part of their local community.
Well done to everyone who has made this possible!
Remembrance Sunday
Over the last few weeks, residents, families, friends and staff have been hand-knitting, crocheting, making and adding poppies to our memory tree here at Harton Grange. We have been selling poppies as well, and the money raised will be going to the Royal British Legion.
We gathered together and laid our wreath outside the home and everyone shared memories of their loved ones; it was a very emotional and special day for residents.
Well done, Joy!
Congratulations to Joy Whitlock, who has been nominated for a 'Catering Manager of the Year' award by the National Association of Care Catering.
Sunderland Greyhound Stadium
We took residents to the Sunderland Greyhound Stadium recently and everyone had a great night.
Car Boot Sale
We organised a car boot sale on Saturday 29th July and it was a great success!
