We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our activities team in Morningside, Edinburgh. Based on 30 hours per week.
Job Purpose
* To provide activities for the residents in the nursing home
* To uphold residents’ rights to choice, privacy and dignity
* To communicate information to relevant personnel
* To keep up-to-date documentation as required by company policies and the regulating bodies
* To uphold residents’ participation strategy
* To promote and show loyalty to the company and residents, both inside and outside the nursing home and respect confidentiality
* To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* To plan activities, taking into consideration the varying different needs and abilities of the residents
* To discuss plans with residents, either individually or in groups
* To seek feedback, comments and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors
* To meet regularly with Manager/Deputy to discuss plans and seek advice on financial matters
* To participate in Entertainment Committee meetings to set out longer term plans
* To communicate with trained nurses/carers re intended activities and write in appropriate place, e.g. diary/’communication book’
* To feedback any concerns about residents’ condition to nursing staff
* With agreement of senior staff, involve carers in activities
* Communicate and negotiate outings with minibus driver, ensuring that correct resident : staff ratio is adhered to outside the home
* To comply with company policies and procedures and adhere to safe working practices
* To adhere to company uniform policy
* To treat and use all equipment in a safe manner, keeping it clean and in good working order
* To attend staff meetings and training as required
* To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
Location: 33 Craighouse Terrace, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 5LH
Pay & Hours
* Broxburn: From £14.99 phph (£18,707 pa based on 24–30 hours over 3 or 4 days).
* Part time: 3 or 4 days per week 08:00 – 14:00, and full time: 5 days per week 08:00 – 16:00.
* Dunblane: From £13.12 phph (§ £21,831 pa based on 32 hours per week).
* Gullane: From £13.12 phph (§ £20,467 pa based on 30 hours per week).
* 30 or 35 hours per week, either 08:00 – 14:00 or 08:00 – 16:00.
Qualifications & Criteria
* Experience of working in the care sector.
* Experience caring for the elderly.
* Member of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme.
* Member of the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
* Current and clean driving licence and access to a car.
Additional Information
* We offer sponsorship to nurses fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, but not to care assistants. Applicants requiring sponsorship should not apply for a Care Assistant role.
* Please provide details of your last three roles, including job title, employer and dates. Upload your CV.
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