Care worker braves fear of heights to raise money for Rosepark Care Home
A brave member of staff at Renaissance Care’s Rosepark Care Home has volunteered to take part in a skydive in October to raise money for the home’s residents’ fund.
Mandy Davidson, 34, put herself forward for the once-in-a-lifetime experience to raise money that will enable Rosepark Care Home to hold events and activities which help boost residents’ wellbeing – even though she is afraid of heights.
Despite having only worked at Rosepark Care Home for just over six months, the care assistant has shown her dedication to the Uddingston-based home’s residents by committing to conquer her fear for their activities fund on 15 October, when she will undertake the skydive at Strathallan.
Mandy said: “I’m so excited about taking part in this skydive. It’s something that’s always been on my bucket list, and to be able to cross that off while also raising funds for our amazing residents makes it even more special.
“I’m terrified of heights, but my mum is more nervous than me at the moment! Being able to support our residents means the world to me, and I hope they will come out to watch me take my big jump.”
Renaissance Care has 17 homes across Scotland, and prides itself on offering person-centred care for both residents and their families. Staff view residents as extended family, and regularly go the extra mile for their wellbeing.
Inclusivity, as well as health and wellbeing, are prioritised in all Renaissance Care homes, with activities carefully planned and tailored to suit residents’ needs and interests.
Lauren Kenny, Operations Support Manager at Rosepark Care Home, said: “Mandy sees the difference that holding activities and events for Rosepark’s residents makes to their wellbeing, and we are so grateful that she has volunteered for this incredible opportunity in spite of her fear of heights.
“All of our staff and residents are excited to see Mandy safely back on the ground and we will be giving her all our support on 15 October.”
For further information visit Rosepark Care Home in Uddingston, Glasgow | Renaissance Care (renaissance-care.co.uk)
