At Orchard Community Care we are focused on learning from experience and research to provide the most comfortable and calming environment for the people that we support.
All people we support are provided with a circle of support to meet their daily goals. Staff are trained in person centred care and New Directions.
All of our staff undergo training in the Studio 3 approach so that they can effectively implement this strategy and remove the day-to-day stressors that can trigger challenging behaviours for those we care for. In our centres you will find sensory rooms, attention to lighting levels and a consistent style of decoration as part of our approach. A specific stress reduction plan is developed for those we support when appropriate and guides the delivery of care.
We find that our approach has a positive impact on the experience of those we care for and their families and we continue to refine our practices to provide the best possible environment and care.
The care we provide to those we support is further enhanced by our inhouse multidisciplinary team which includes behaviour specialists, occupational and speech and language therapists.
What our staff members say…
Through Orchard I have been given the opportunity to grow professionally and learn new skills through many training opportunities. I feel so privileged to be able to care for some very special children and young adults in a relaxed, home from home environment.
(Hannah. Staff Member)