Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this posting.
Key Responsibilities
* To work with all staff, residents and relatives to meet the residents social care plans.
* To organise, plan and implement meaningful activities which meet residents' needs on a group and individual basis.
* To ensure that the programme of activities contains a balance of internal and external events.
Main Duties
* To plan a programme of activities, in consultation with residents, relatives, staff, and the clinical care manager and general manager.
* To complete the social activities preference assessment with all new admissions, and review on a regular basis, thereafter.
* To converse with residents, on a one to one basis, respecting confidentiality and privacy.
* Individual letter writing, shopping, read aloud, card/board games, and assistance with the pursuing of individual hobbies or interests.
* Assisting in fund raising activities for local and national charities.
* Arrange activities for residents with individual needs, to include reminiscence therapy, rehabilitation of domestic skills, chair exercises, music & movement, etc.
* Organise regular visits from representatives of all religious denominations, and assist in arranging transport for those residents who wish to attend church services.
* Monitor library books, talking books, etc., noting any special requests.
* Supervise resident and group activities, having regard for their comfort and safety at all times.
* Liaise with residents' and relatives' to understand their social needs.
* Maintain comprehensive records for residents' participating in activities.
* Cooperate and liaise with all other staff members and be aware of all routines that may be affected by events and activities.
Health and Safety
* To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to company Health and Safety Policy and procedures including Fire.
* To practice and promote safe working practices within the home.
* Be able to, confidently and safely, operate any mechanical aids required for resident care.
* Be able to demonstrate the correct skill in moving and handling residents.
* To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures, ensuring you use the appropriate hand hygiene technique and have adequate protective clothing such as gloves and aprons when required.
* To take responsibility for own Health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions.
* To report to the General manager or Maintenance person any faults, damaged furniture, faulty appliances, equipment or potential hazards.
* Report immediately to the General Manager and/or Clinical Care Manager, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.
General
* To promote and ensure the good reputation of the care home as well as the Company.
* To greet visitors in a friendly manner and be able to answer the telephone politely and correctly, bringing any messages to the attention of the Person in Charge.
* To wear an identification badge at all times.
* To wear the correct uniform and keep a tidy and smart appearance.
* Understand your duty to whistle blow if you witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the Home.
* To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
* To attend and participate in staff/ resident meetings and attend all mandatory training.
* To undertake ongoing learning and professional development as necessary, in order to maintain high standards in the quality of work, as outlined in the job description.
* To attend and participate in supervisions and appraisals.
* To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies regarding residents and work in a collaborative way.
* To ensure that you are familiar with all the company's policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary.
* To undertake any other duties within the scope of this job description, at your normal place of work or at any of the company's homes.
Shift pattern: 09:00 - 19:00
Working four days per week on a shift rotation (including weekends, every second weekend off).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
Work Location: In person