Entertainment jobs in Oadby

To promote independence, dignity and quality of life at all times in a person centred caring and supportive environment. To understand individual personalities, feelings and lifestyle to enable us to provide each resident with personalised activities relating to their unique interests, making meaningful activity an essential part of care, so our residents can live each day in the way they want.

Ideally previous experience of organising activities within a care setting, would be beneficial but not essential.

Understanding of the different types of activities elderly residents will enjoy.

Creative flair with a range of practical skills e.g. arts & crafts.

Ability to motivate and engage people with good negotiation skills.

Ability to plan a calendar of activities.

Able to create an environment where residents feel able to participate and contribute ideas.

Able to work as part of a team and individually.

Help our residents maintain an active and independent life through the creation and delivery of individualised activities plans based on their interests, abilities and life experience.

Coordinating a calendar of entertainment within the home for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages involvement of all activities staff, residents, relatives and staff.

Develop a forward plan of activities, creating a Weekly and Monthly Calander

To ensure a variety of daily activities suited to residents’ lifestyle are taking place in the home throughout the day

Responsible for maintaining the annual activities planner.

Establish relationships with the local community

To formulate an activity profile for each individual resident through liaison with care/nursing staff.

Build relationships with residents, their friends and family members tailoring individual lifestyle histories and, using these, create ongoing plans in our resident records, ensuring these are updated daily to evidence delivery, together with also helping them adjust to life in a care home.

Maintain clear records of resident assessments, residents’ participation and activity evaluations

Review the plan on a regular basis with the resident and relatives and adjust if necessary

To liaise with senior staff in respect of healthcare information regarding residents.

To be aware of correct manual handling techniques for each resident to ensure correct support transferring residents.

Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the health and safety of others who may be affected by their work

To understand & apply the principles of confidentiality at all times.

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Experience:

• Activities : 1 year (required)
• Care home: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person