Archview Lodge has built up excellent reputations within its local communities. The home regularly holds events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours.
The double celebrations included Senior Carer, General Assistant and Hairdresser receiving prestigious 30 Year Service Awards in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 30 years. In addition, Senior Head Chef also received a prestigious 20-year award, for celebrating 20 years at Archview Lodge!
Susie Adams, now Senior Carer in Memory Lane, Cath Kleinwoolthuis, now a General Assistant, and Tracey Laidlaw, hairdresser all started at Barchester in May 1995. Ahmet Akkur, now a Senior Head Chef started in Barchester in May 2005. All have worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the decades.
Susie, Cath, Tracey and Ahmet celebrated this achievement during the historical event of the homes 30-Year Anniversary. Not only were Susie, Cath and Tracey celebrating their 30th year with Archview Lodge, Susie, Cath and Tracey were here on the very first day we opened our doors in this beautiful location in Dalkeith!
Adele Keenan, Employee Services Director at Barchester said: “I’m always pleased to hear stories about the long service of Barchester staff and am delighted Susan & Cathy have achieved this milestone. It is dedication like this that ensures our residents are provided with a happy place to live.”
Sarah Thomson, General Manager of Archview Lodge said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 30 years of loyal service with Susan and Cathy. They have demonstrated Their dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Archview Lodge when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Susan and Cathy!
Archview Loge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Archview Loge provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 76 residents from respite care to long term stays.