AddressAn expanding group of successful care homes in the Northeast is currently recruiting for an Activities Coordinator at a care home located in Ryton, Gateshead. The spacious and luxurious accommodation provides a sense of comfort and opulence to residents and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents in all aspects of their daily activity program.
- 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 traveling 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 home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Promote safe working practices 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 the support of the care team, relatives, and residents.
- Support the home in fundraising for the residents' social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
- Produce appropriate marketing material with the support of the Home Manager
Requirements:
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
- Experience as an Activities Co-ordinator.
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If you're ready to make a positive impact on service users' lives and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant healthcare experience. Join our team of dedicated professionals and embark on a fulfilling healthcare journey with us!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience as an Activities Co-ordinator in a care home setting? If no, where?
- Do you understand that this is a full time, permanent position?
- Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience within the UK?
Experience:
- Activities Co-ordinator: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS Check (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: INDCARE
