About the Role
The Activities Co-ordinator will plan, organise and coordinate activities for active daily living for each resident or group within Hillcrest Nursing Home. The role will also involve assisting and supporting carers in developing activity plans and organising external outings.
Contract Information
Contract Type: Full Time 30 hours per week
Location: Hillcrest Nursing Home, South Rd, Alnwick NE66 2NZ
Salary: Competitive
Key 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.
- Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care home.
- Escort residents travelling to and from the care centre to activities.
- Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels of activity/outings.
- Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any significant incident.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the care homes Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Promote safe working practice within the care home.
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care home.
- Organise entertainers as required in line with the needs of the residents.
- Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with support of the care team, relatives, and residents.
- Support the home in fundraising for residents social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
- Produce appropriate marketing material with support of the Home Manager.
Required Skills & Experience
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Team player
- Satisfactory DBS check
What We Offer
- Full training package
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discount card for our leisure sites
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Administrative
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services
Legal
Equal Opportunity Employer – The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
