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SalaryActivities Assistant - Competitive pay rate of £11.00 per hour
20 hours per week including alternate weekends
We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Fairlawn, our purpose built residential and dementia care home based in the heart of the community in Ferndown, Dorset.
As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:
- Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
- Reward and Recognition Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Industry Based Qualifications
What you will be doing:
- Identifying the needs & abilities of our residents and delivering excellent person centred care.
- Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
- Checking on residents on a regular basis - moving & positioning if required
- Providing elements of personal care including washing & undressing where needed.
- Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
- Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.
As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:
- Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
- Reward and Recognition Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Industry Based Qualifications
What you will be doing:
- You will assist in providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable social and therapeutic activities to our residents, some of whom are living with dementia
- Delivering an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents covering their personal interests
- Maintaining awareness of our resident’s changing needs, raising concerns were necessary
- Assist in mealtimes when required and promote a social, calm and enjoyable experience
- Provide encouragement and support to enable our residents to remain as independent as possible
- This role requires you to work flexible hours but they can fit in around your lifestyle
Who are we looking for:
You are social and outgoing with excellent communication skills, you've got good time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. You also work well in a team environment. You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.
If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!
