We are searching for an outstanding Activities Co-Ordinator to join us at our exceptional nursing home, Randolph Hill n Dunblane.
Company Benefits
* Excellent rate of pay £14.62 per hour - we are an accredited Living Wage employer
* Optional overtime paid at time + 33%
* Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks
* Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement
* Long service holidays and awards
* Free parking on site
* Staff retail and leisure discounts through our benefits hub
* Rolling programme of mandatory training
* Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team
* Recommend a Friend scheme
* Positive reputation of our nursing homes with lower staff turnover than the sector average
* Well run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across all of our homes
Job Purpose
The role of Activities Co-Ordinator is to plan, organise and implement, taking resident views into consideration, a full programme of meaningful weekly activities within and outwith the home.
Main Responsibilities
* To plan activities, taking into account the different needs and abilities of our residents
* To discuss plans with the residents either individually or in groups
* To seek feedback and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors
* To meet regularly with the Home Manager and Deputy to discuss plans and seek advice on financial matters
* To communicate with Nurses and Carers about planned activities and record in the communication book
* With agreement of senior staff, involve carers in planned activities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Minimum 1 year's experience working within a similar creative role
* Experience of organising activities for a group of people, ideally but not essentially elderly people
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Knowledge of the local community
* An ability to uphold residents rights
* Have experience of activities suitable for elderly residents
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