Activities Assistant
The Chase, Watford
£12.30 per hour
32 hours per week - shift time 8.30 am - 17.00pm
Healthcare Homes are recruiting for an Activities Assistant to join our team atThe Chase.
Our Activities team are fundamental to the residents’ sense of wellbeing and social enhancement. You will ensure the activities schedule in the home plays a key part in ensuring the routines and daily activities they undertake are varied, stimulating and fun. The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals needs while also establishing links with the local community to encourage their involvement and increase social interaction.
What would a typical day look like?
Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:
* Designing and distributing newsletters to our residents and their family members, updating them on the events and activities being held at the home.
* Implementing a monthly calendar filled with a variety of different engaging activities which may include arts and crafts, outside entertainment, themed days/nights, excursions and the usual interactive games.
* Collaborating with the care team to support with our residents social enhancement and maintain their sense of wellbeing.
* Promoting our home and events across social media channels, encouraging interaction and involvement with the local community.
The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals and further enhance the wonderful atmosphere we have within our home. Excellent communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with great planning and organisational skills are a key requirement for this role, along with a fun and friendly personality.
If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.
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