Brookfield Residential Care Home is looking for a passionate, friendly, bubbly individual to join our activity team. to provide our residents with a variety of entertainment, activities, and stimulation though the day, that enriches their quality of life. As an Activity Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
If you have a passion for providing engaging and meaningful activities for older adults, we want to hear from you.
Duties:-
· Plan and facilitate a variety of recreational activities and programs for residents.
· Assist with organizing and coordinating special events and outings.
· Engage residents in socialization activities such as games, crafts, and group exercises.
· Provide one-on-one support to residents who may require additional assistance
· Document resident participation and progress in activity programs.
· Assisting residents at mealtimes
Experience:-
· You must be outgoing, and enthusiastic, kind, compassionate, and empathetic.
· You will have a positive attitude with lots of ideas to share and the ability to enthuse other people to participate.
· You will need to be creative, outgoing, caring and enthusiastic and have a passion for working with older people in a friendly environment
· Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff members.
· Experience in working with the elderly and people with Dementia would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
· Ability to provide compassionate care and support to older adults.
· Strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate activities.
This role involves working hours per week on a 2-week rota with alternate weekends off,
Week 1
Monday - 2pm-7pm
Wednesday -2pm-7pm
Friday -2pm-7pm
Week 2
Monday- 9am-6.30pm
Saturday- 9am-6.30pm
Sunday- 2pm-7pm
Extra shifts will be available to cover holidays.
Applicants will need to be over 18 years of age and a DBS check will be required, which is paid for by the company, and you must be eligible to work in the UK
At Brookfield, we offer competitive pay rates and a supportive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
Work Location: In person