Welcome to Primley Court - A family run home
Primley Court is set high above the lovely coastal town of Paignton. The home enjoys beautiful sea views of the area surrounding Torquay, Brixham the Moors and beyond.
Our experienced and dedicated management & nursing team are supported by a skilled care team that provides effective, person-centred care for those needing specialist dementia and nursing care.
The role:
To implement, organise appropriate personalised & achievable, therapeutic & recreational activities to enhance the lives & improve the well being of all residents in our care home.
36 hour contract.
Reports to: Registered Home Manager / Deputy Manager / Clinical Lead Nurse / Duty Nurse
No sponsorship licence available.
Responsible for:
- Working alongside other coordinators, liaising and communicating as a team; to plan & gain approval for a creative programme of varied group and / or individual events following discussions with residents, nurses & relatives and obtaining the authorisation of the registered home manager.
- Publicise & communicate a structured activities programme, ensuring that all residents have access
- Run, supervise and manage all events on the programme giving regard to patient safety, comfort & enjoyment. Group events may for example include craft classes, music, films, quizzes, bingo, reminiscence, entertainment, etc…
- Accompany residents on outings, ensuring adequate provision of support staff & that all safety standards are met, risk assessments undertaken & recorded particularly with regards to mobility.
- Keep records of all finances associated with any activity programme; which must be in keeping with the agreed budget. Manage supply of all equipment.
- Organise regular visits from Ministers of religious denominations. Assist with transport for residents who wish to attend ant religious services or event.
- Attend to individual resident’s social needs, including 1:1 private conversations, letter writing, reading & assisting with the pursuance of individual hobbies or interests.
- To take responsibility for the completion of the homes news letter & activity boards.
- Update Facebook with the activites going on at the home.
- Any other reasonable task requested by a Nurse or Duty Manager, which is within your competence.
General Duties:
- We are seeking a dynamic individual with good organisational skills.
- An excellent communicator, who listens and understands individuals needs, interests and goals.
- Can communicate effectively with staff, family and outside agencies.
- Good time management skills, can plan, schedule and execute multiple events and manage budgets.
- Flexible and problem solving you will be able to adapt to changing circumstances and think on your feet.
- Basic computer skills are needed and you will have an artistic flair, experience of care for older people in a home environment is desirable, but promotional, entertainment or arts experience will be considered.
A vocational qualification in Activity Leadership or Degree in related occupational therapy on recreational studies would be helpful.
A DBS will be required to undertake this role.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
