Part-Time Activities Assistant – £12.83 Per Hour – 28 hours per week
A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our team at Cedars Care Home.
You will be required to work 28 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern between Monday and Sunday. Alternating weekend work will also be required. Hours are between 9am-4pm, four days per week.
Activities are vital to the health and wellbeing of our residents. You will work with the head of activities and other team members to organise a varied programme of meaningful activities inside the home and outings to places of interest. These can include group activities in the lounge or garden, or one-on-one sessions with residents.
You should be warm, supportive, and able to encourage and motivate others, building positive relationships with residents. It is important to understand residents’ likes and dislikes to ensure activities are person-centred. You must also be creative, well-organised, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in systems and IT is required.
You will need to be flexible according to the needs of the business and work your contracted hours on a rota basis across the week.
Your duties will include liaising with outside organisations to arrange for entertainers, art and craft specialists, and friendly animals to visit safely. Additionally, you will take photos of activities and events to share with residents’ families and the marketing team for posting on the home’s website, Facebook page, and other social media outlets.
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