New members of the Excelcare Family working in homes across Milton Keynes were recently welcomed during the first foundation week of 2023.
Excelcare foundation weeks were set up to welcome new team members, meet colleagues across the region and learn about the vision and values Excelcare upholds. For people who have moved to the UK and been sponsored in their roles, foundation weeks also provide people with the opportunity to settle into their new roles in a new environment and receive support from people who have lived in the area for many years.
Throughout the course of the week, the Regional Learning and Development Lead hosts sessions that cover a variety of different areas to ensure people feel confident and safe in their roles. These courses include The Excelcare Experience, Communication, Safeguarding, Dysphagia, Moving and Positioning, Nutrition and Hydration, Fire Safety and Health and Safety at work.
The overarching objective of the foundation week is to help people learn and develop within their roles, so that they can return to the care home they are working in feeling more confident and competent to support the people who live there.
During the most recent foundation week in Milton Keynes, 20 new team members were present to learn more about Excelcare and take part in courses to support them in their roles.
Regional Learning and Development Lead, Rebecca led the foundation week and ensured each person left feeling informed and more confident. This was reflected in the feedback she received, some of which read:
“Really enjoyed the whole session, group discussions and learning more about Excelcare.”
“I enjoyed the environment for the training. The use of electronic tools like projectors, and videos to illustrate and enhance learning was beneficial. I also enjoyed the involvement of the trainees in the practical work and teamwork.”
“Good explanation and understandable. All the new techniques I learned today I will use.”
It was clear the session was enjoyable and useful for each of the people who took part. For their efforts, team members were given welcome packs to reward them for the dedication and focus shown throughout the week.
Foundation weeks will continue to take place across the family to ensure everyone receives dedicated support from the start of their career with Excelcare.