Activities at Rivermead Care Home
We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered programme of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends. The home also has its very own minibus for our numerous outings for coffee and shopping, which residents love.
Nicola Bedford
Hi, My name is Nicola and I am the activity coordinator for Rivermead. I plan and deliver a range of interactive and stimulating activities throughout the week for all the residents.
We focus our planning through person centred care, meaning the activities we deliver are tailored to each of the residents individual choice and interests.
It’s a very rewarding job role to be in, seeing the residents enjoy their lives to the best of their abilities and enhancing their experiences, building and maintaining friendships and supporting their wellbeing.
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 Rivermead Care Home
Christmas Fayre
The annual Christmas fayre has returned to Rivermead. We had several stands and had a wonderful turnout to enjoy all our festivities. Mince pies, mulled wine and homemade cakes went down an absolute treat and we were also joined by Martin and his amazing music.
We would like to thank everybody for their help leading up to today and all the staffs hard work in ensuring this afternoon ran smoothly.
We look forward to the build up to Christmas with our residents and families and celebrating all the festivities with everybody.
Carols at York Minister
Barchester’s Rivermead care home, in Norton got in the Christmas spirit by visiting York Minster for their annual carol concert. Residents and staff had a brilliant time, Residents - John, Norman, Brenda and Beryl were escorted by members of our care team including General Manager, Sarah Jackson, and also accompanying them on this festive treat was Beryl’s daughter.
The Chapter House Choir first performed Carols by Candlelight in York Minster in 1965, when the choir was formed to raise funds for the York Minster Appeal and this ever popular event held in the nave of the minister was a fulfilling, fun and festive experience for everyone. We sang carols, listened to the wonderful choir and took in all of our surroundings in such a beautiful place.
Christmas Jumper Day
Residents and staff at Rivermead care home in Norton are helping to make the world a better place by wearing a festival jumper on in aid of Save the Children’s annual fundraising event, Christmas Jumper Day Thursday 7th December.
All residents and staff at Rivermead have been encouraged to buy, borrow or decorate their own special Christmas jumpers and donate to Save the Children. Some of the residents have been very creative and decorated their own glitzy knitwear with tinsel, stars, baubles and snowflakes
Long Service Award
A care assistant and much valued member of the team at the Rivermead Care Home in Norton has received a prestigious 20 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 20 years.
Cynthia Manaois now a senior night care assistant started at Barchester in November 2003 and has worked with our residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
’re delighted to be celebrating 20 years of loyal service with Cynthia. She has demonstrated her dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Rivermead care Home when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Cynthia!”
Memory Lane gets Crafty!
This month we have been encouraging creativity through painting and crafts! The residents have been exploring different pattern styles using bright colours and homemade painting tools.
These small individual activities can provide mental stimulation, social interaction and gentle hand movements to support their fine motor skills. The residents who took part thoroughly enjoyed the experience of using alternative painting tools that they handmade themselves.
BULLSEYE!!!
The residents had a fantastic go at our target practice exercises this month.
These small exercises aim to deliver some gentle, yet fun chair exercise whilst trying to hit the jackpot in the middle of the target. This activity also provides some sensory exploration for those who like to engage with tactile objects.
Smiles and laughter could be seen on the residents faces and eager to continue with the activity.
Upcoming events
April
Hello April! We are looking forward to a fun filled month ahead - all welcome.
Could you be a Volunteer?
Do you have any spare time? Could you help make a difference to someones day to day life? For more information on volunteering, we'd love to hear from you.
Community Cafe - Last Tuesday from 10.30 am
We extend a warm invitation to community friends to join us at our popular Community Cafe - all welcome.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency personnel, come and take a break with us! There may be a cake or two.....
Dementia Cafe - 2nd Tuesday of the month
Join us for our Dementia Cafe, 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10.30 am - all welcome.
