JOB DESCRIPTION
Activities Coordinator
REPORTING to Home Manager, Operations Manager
JOB PURPOSE to plan and implement activities appropriate to Residents' needs and requests
to be available to assist in delivery of activities when required, including weekends
to assist Home Manager to organise fundraising events.
SKILLS, KNOWLDEGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Proven ability to develop/organise a range of events/activities for Residents in all categories
Good communication and organisational skills
Team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Friendly, creative and confident
Genuine interest in working with the relevant client group
Satisfactory police check against the POVA list (where applicable)
Flexible approach towards working routines
Computer literacy
Desired:
Previous experience of working with the relevant Client group
Qualification in remedial / occupational therapies
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities
Help Residents to socialise within the Home environment and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes
Plan and initiate monthly rolling / individual programmes and display a weekly plan. Encourage residents to maintain pre-existing interests and hobbies.
Encourage staff members, relatives and friends to participate in the Home's activities.
Accompany residents, where possible, to off-site activities which may occasionally take place outside normal working hours and at weekends.
Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other staff members.
Provide comfort and company on a one-to -one basis for Residents who are unable, or choose not to undertake any form of activity.
Help to create an atmosphere the suits individual Residents.Communication
Report any changes in Residents' physical or emotional condition to the Nurse in Charge.
Assist with fundraising and budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings
Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation and assist the care staff to review and update care plans
To accommodate different times, places of activities and be available to assist in movement of residents around the Home to suit their choice.
Arrange / participate in staff meetings as and when required.
Compile, edit and produce monthly newsletter for Residents, relatives and staff to communicate events past and presentHuman Resources
Assist the Home Manager when interviewing relevant volunteersMarketing
Actively market St Benedict's and promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of St Benedict's Nursing Home at all times.Training & Development Ensure all staff members know how to use appropriate equipment
Attend mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required
Maintain profession knowledge and competence.Health & Safety
Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another
Understand and ensure the implementation of St Benedict's Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures
Report to the Home Manager, or the handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice in the Home.General
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Ensure the security of the Home is maintained at all times.
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained, including outreach phone, camera, etc.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.St Benedict's Nursing Home reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes are to be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with St Benedict's the responsibility of making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.Please sign, print your name, and date below to indicate your acceptance of this Job Description.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Schedule:
Day shift
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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