Job description
Northlands Care Home in Blairgowrie is a privately owned independent care home for older people providing specialist care for dementia and nursing care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Activities Co-ordinator to join our existing activities team
Job Description
Part time Activities Co-ordinator
£13.00 an hour, Part Time /Permanent
REPORTING TO: Manager
JOB PURPOSE: To help plan and implement activities appropriate to our residents' needs and requests. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join us at Northlands care home as an Activity Co-ordinator where you will help to provide our planned activities programme for our residents.
This is a very hands-on role which involves helping to provide stimulation and interaction for residents through meaningful activities using group work & one to one support, as well as building good relationships with our residents and their relatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
Good communication and organisational skills.
Computer literacy desirable
Team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Friendly creative and confident
Genuine interest in working with elderly people and also those with dementia and /or enduring mental health needs.
Satisfactory check against the relevant registers within the PVG Scheme and SSSC.
Desired:
Previous experience of working within a care environment
Flexible approach towards working routines.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Help residents to socialise within the care home and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes
2. Where possible, enhance communication and understanding for residents
3. Help to create an atmosphere that enables the wellbeing of residents
4. Help maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation.
Job Types: Part time. Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Blairgowrie: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person