Activities at Westwood House Care Home
As Activity Coordinator at Westwood House I am fully committed to organising activities for all of the residents. This includes activities within the home such as reminiscence sessions, and planning events such as the Summer and Christmas parties. We have also provided some very successful trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and have monthly visits from entertainers and musicians. We are always encouraging local schools to get involved and have recently managed to get a local charity 'Spare tyre' working with us very successfully.
It is important to me that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Liz Wickers
My name is Liz and I am the lifestyle coordinator at Westwood House. I have always lived and worked in Southwark and Lambeth boroughs. I spent 25 years within the education sector before deciding to try new roles. As well as teaching I have also had the privilege of being a personal carer in Dementia. I am so happy that I have been welcomed into the Westwood House family where I can continue to grow and develop.
I aim to offer a range of varied and tailored activities and group sessions that are meaningful to each of them. I am thrilled to be supporting the team in delivering fun, engaging and interesting activities for our residents.
I look forward to meeting you all!
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 Westwood House Care Home
Celebrating Cupcake Week
Robert, our Host at Westwood House, put on a Baking & Cupcake Decorating Masterclass to celebrate National Cupcake Week. This was greatly enjoyed by residents and relatives alike.
Brighton Trip
Residents from Westwood House enjoyed a trip to Brighton. Coral, Pat & Ian were accompanied by Catherine, Suresh, Dorothy & Lizzie, and they enjoyed a lovely fish & chip lunch and a few drinks. What a great day they had!
Employee of the Month - August
Cordell has been with since 2000 and still works full time, balancing her work life with looking after her beautiful grandchildren. Cordell always delivers care to the absolute best of her abilities and is always smiling and singing during her shifts. Well done, Cordell!
10 Years of Service
Melanie Kalejaiye is our Head Chef here at Westwood House and has just received her long service award for completion of 10 years. Well done for reaching this milestone!
Summer BBQ
We hosted a summer BBQ on Friday 29th July that was attended and enjoyed by staff, residents and relatives alike,
Employee of the Month - July
Congratulations to Funmilayo Oyedokun, who has worked at Westwood House for over 9 years. She is a hardworking Carer and is dedicated to the residents who live here. She is always polite, punctual and empathetic to everyone she cares for. It means a lot to her to be named Employee of the Month, and she has the full support of all her colleagues.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
