* This role is for 32.5 hours per week (part-time)
* This role operates a shift pattern: alternate weekends 4 shifts per week
* Hours will be: 08.30- 17.00 for 3 shifts and 1 late 11.30 – 20.00
To provide activities for the residents in the nursing home.
To uphold residents’ rights to choice, privacy, and dignity.
To communicate information to relevant personnel.
To keep up-to-date documentation as required by company policies and the regulating bodies.
To uphold residents’ participation strategy.
To promote and show loyalty to the company and residents, both inside and outside the nursing home and respect confidentiality.
To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
To plan activities, taking into consideration the varying different needs and abilities of the residents.
To discuss plans with residents, either individually or in groups.
To seek feedback, comments, and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors.
To meet regularly with Manager/Deputy to discuss plans and seek advice on financial matters.
To participate in Entertainment Committee meetings to set out longer-term plans.
To communicate with trained nurses/carers regarding intended activities and write in appropriate places, e.g., diary/‘communication book’.
To feedback any concerns about residents’ conditions to nursing staff.
With the agreement of senior staff, involve carers in activities.
Communicate and negotiate outings with the minibus driver, ensuring that the correct resident: staff ratio is adhered to outside the home.
To comply with company policies and procedures and adhere to safe working practices.
To adhere to the company uniform policy.
To treat and use all equipment in a safe manner, keeping it clean and in good working order.
To attend staff meetings and training as required.
To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies.
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