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Form of workAre you a skilled and experienced Activities Co-ordinator? Join one of our dedicated clients team in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for the planning and implementing of daily activities within the care home, ensuring that they promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
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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