Activity Coordinator

This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join us at The Heathers Nursing Home as a Activities Co-Ordinator where you will be responsible for providing a 7-day activities program for our residents. This is a very hands on role that will also require planning of an ongoing activities diary.

Hours are 10am until 4:30pm, 24 hours per week.

The Role:

Responsible for providing stimulation and encouragement to residents through entertainment, activities and community links. Promote the Home by assisting with fund-raising events and functions. Build good relationships with the service users and their relatives. Act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.

Responsibilities:

• To formulate an activity profile for each individual service user through liaison with care staff
• To ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment
• To maintain accurate and legible records in respect of service users’ activities
• To research all prospective outings/activities thoroughly and keeping in mind factors such as resident ability, access and toileting facilities etc.
• To liaise with senior care assistants in respect of relative medical or nursing care information regarding service users

The Right Person will have

• Experience working in a similar activities role working with elderly residents where you can put together an activities programme
• The ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• The ability to work to deadlines
• To have a person-centered approach in everything that you do
• Good interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude! Being an encouraging and an upbeat person is essential for this role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person