Activities Co-ordinator
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BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Employee discount
Full job description
Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blyth
Skills Required:
· Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
· Team player
· Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
Main responsibilities:
· Assist Residents in all aspects of their daily activity programme
· Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation.
· Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records
· Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.
· Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre to activities
· Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels activity/outings.
· Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any significant incident.
· Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
· Promote safe working practice within the Care Home.
· Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
· Organise entertainers as required in line with needs of the residents.
· Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with support of the care team, relatives and residents.
· To support the home in fund raising for the residents social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
· Produce appropriate marketing material with support of Home Manager.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person