Job Description for Activities Coordinator
Job Purpose:
· To maximise the quality of life by providing social and psychological support for individuals and appropriate groups of residents.
· To create a stimulating activity programme using the appropriate tool in each home.
Skills, knowledge and qualifications
Required:
· Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
· Have good written skills
· Team player
· Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
· COVID 19 vaccination
Desired
· Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
· Worked in a Care Home previously and some experience of arts and crafts
Reporting to: the manager or the person in charge
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 as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures for all residents.
· Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.
· Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
· Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre to activities
· Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels activity/outings.
· Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents' affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents.
· Participate in Staff and resident and relatives meetings as and when required.
· Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
· Participate in relevant NVQ training to achieve required qualifications as set out in NICE guidelines.
· 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.
· Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
· Promote safe working practice within the Care Home.
· Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
· Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third Parties.
· Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
· Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times.
· Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.
· Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
· 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
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Herrington DH4 7AW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
