Eldonian House is a EMI residential care home providing support for 33 elderly services users who are diagnosed with Dementia. We are looking for a candidate who will support the service users and provide a fun, engaging, energetic and person centred activities programme.
You will receive support from management and staff and be taking over from the current activities coordinator who has established a excellent rapport with both service users and their families.
You will plan a programme, and gain approval for of varied group and/or individual events following discussions with residents, staff & relatives. Communicate the programme, ensuring that all residents have access.
You will run all events on the programme giving regard to resident safety, comfort & enjoyment. Group events may include craft classes, music, films, quizzes, bingo, reminiscence, entertainment, etc…
You will accompany residents on outings, ensuring adequate provision of care staff & that all safety standards are met, particularly with regards to mobility.
You will attend to individual resident's social needs, including 1:1 private conversations, letter writing, reading & assisting with the pursuance of individual hobbies or interests.
Any other reasonable task requested by a supervisor or manager which is within your competence.
Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working with people who have dementia and have will have carried out the role previously.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.71 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person