JOB SUMMARY
As a Care Home Activities Co-ordinator, you will lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice, and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· To create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home, for residents to enjoy.
.To assist with organising events
· To work with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs to put together an individual social care plan for each resident within 2 weeks from the date of admission and is kept up to date and to evaluated regularly.
· To ensure that all residents receive some form of social activity each week and residents receive one on one time, particularly those that do not wish to participate in group activities.
· To liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of residents and particular activities that may be beneficial and stimulating.
· To formulate a weekly programme of activities and social events and ensure it is advertised within the home and communicated to all residents.
· To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals, and celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar that may affect activity pursuits, relevant to the ethnic mix of residents.
· To regularly assess the effectiveness of the social events and activities programme.
· To work as an active team member with your colleagues within the home to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved.
· To undertake any responsible request which facilitates the resident’s right to choice, dignity and respect.
· To attend regular supervisions with your line manager and participate in Annual Appraisal Scheme.
· To undertake statutory and mandatory training to meet the requirements of the current legislation and attend appropriate training courses to enhance personal and professional knowledge and skills.
· To assist residents with their personal needs in emergency situations.
· To assist residents who have dementia with activity sessions, reminiscence support, mobility, encouragement, and general support within a residential home.
· To ensure that the programme of activities is within the budget allocated by the home and maintain an appropriate stock of equipment for activities.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
· Outgoing, confident personality.
· Activities Co-ordinator require a minimum of one year of experience working in a similar role.
This role will be working across two locations within the Clacton on Sea area.
Previous experience is essential for this role.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- activities coordinator: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
