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Overview
The Activities Coordinator, known internally as Lifestyles Coordinator, will proactively engage with and support the activities programme in the Home. They will provide support to ensure other team members and residents know about and are engaged in the activities programme.
Location: Monmouth Close, Ipswich, England, IP2 8RS. Salary: £12.21 per hour. Shift pattern: 36 hours per week, on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the delivery of a meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programme based on person centred care principles throughout the home that involves and includes all residents relative to them as individuals.
* Champion person centred care with all team members in the home to ensure residents are empowered to make, or continue to make, Lifestyles choices relevant and appropriate to them.
* Actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
Training, Skills & Experience
* Experience of organising and scheduling programmes of events or activities, ideally within a healthcare environment.
* Excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of our residents.
* Knowledge of dementia is highly advantageous.
* Proven track record for leading, empowering, supporting & motivating a team.
What We Can Offer
* Fully comprehensive induction.
* Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
* 28 days of holiday per year.
* Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
* Refer a friend scheme.
About Athena
Athena Care Homes are a family run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) & Ipswich (Suffolk). We aim to be the first choice for high quality residential, nursing and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities. Our homes are managed by passionate teams including home managers with dedicated care, clinical, hospitality and activities teams to provide exceptional care and experience.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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