Activities Leader - 10.00 to 5.00pm - 5 days per week (32.5) - no sponsorship
Hill Care Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Overview
As an Activities Leader you will deliver an engaging activities programme for residents, meeting individual needs and promoting independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
* Use your own creative talents to form the ongoing activities plan for the residents in our care.
* Assist in the assessment of the needs of the residents, through meeting with them, other team members and family members
* Support providing stimulation and exercise to residents that meet their individual needs through a wide and varied activities programme including music, exercise and arts & crafts
* Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and ensure care plans and activities are developed and updated accordingly
* Spend individual time with residents, care staff and relatives to create personalised activities that engage our residents and reflect their interest and hobbies
* Assist in developing community links with local groups and arrange trips and excursions with varied destinations and purposes to involve as many residents in activity outside the Home
* Support in the roll-out of various levels of initiatives and encourage others to be involved
* Assist in the creation of evidencing and tracking activity engagement via digital and written methods
A strong communicator is required with a genuine interest in promoting independence and lifestyle opportunities for the elderly. Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Various shifts available
* Access to excellent training
* Career development opportunities
* Free onsite parking
* Free uniform
* NEST work place pension contributions
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a care environment
* Previous experience planning and delivering structured and meaningful activities
Beaumont Care Homes, Abbeylands Care Home, Newtownabbey
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