This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join us at The Heathers Nursing Home as a Activities Co-Ordinator where you will be responsible for providing a 7-day activities program for our residents. This is a very hands on role that will also require planning of on ongoing activities diary.
Hours are 10am until 4:30pm.
The Role:
Responsible for providing stimulation and encouragement to residents through entertainment, activities and community links. Promote the Home by assisting with fund-raising events and functions. Build good relationships with the service users and their relatives. Act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.
Responsibilities:
* To formulate an activity profile for each individual service user through liaison with care staff
* To ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment
* To maintain accurate and legible records in respect of service users’ activities
* To research all prospective outings/activities thoroughly and keeping in mind factors such as resident ability, access and toileting facilities etc.
* To liaise with senior care assistants in respect of relative medical or nursing care information regarding service users
The Right Person will have
* Experience working in a similar activities role working with elderly residents where you can put together an activities programme
* The ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
* The ability to work to deadlines
* To have a person-centered approach in everything that you do
* Good interpersonal skills
* A positive attitude! Being an encouraging and an upbeat person is essential for this role.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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