Activities Coordinator
At AgeCare we are committed to providing a safe, secure, happy and comfortable home, promoting a high standard of care and an understanding of individual needs to offer support and choice as required.
We are seeking a dedicated professional Activities Coordinator to plan, deliver and evaluate the program of entertainment for residents in the home, including group activities, clubs, one-to-one interactions, special events and trips out of the home.
Responsibilities
* Provide a welcoming and friendly environment to encourage attendance and participation of residents in planned events.
* Engage with Oomph to inspire activities, projects and engagement with the wider team, including all departments in the home.
* Provide support, training and guidance for Lifestyles and Well-being Assistants as their line manager.
* Ensure a variety of items of interest and activities are available in communal areas for care colleagues to use to engage residents outside of planned events.
* Seek involvement of colleagues through identification of their hobbies and interests that can be matched to those of individual residents.
* Liaise with colleagues to ensure that residents are supported to get the maximum benefit from their chosen activities.
* Ensure that daily records of participation in events or activities, and the outcomes for residents are recorded on electronic care notes.
* Ensure that residents are offered one-to-one meaningful engagement if they are unable or unwilling to join group events.
* Actively seek and record feedback and suggestions from residents and relatives about the events and lifestyle opportunities available in the home.
* Demonstrate that the feedback received from residents and relatives is used to inform the planning of the monthly events calendar.
* Encourage and assist residents to make use of outdoor space in the Home's grounds.
* Prepare rooms and required equipment to enable successful delivery of the planned events program.
• Plan and assist with family visits as required.
* Plan and support with resident trips out of the home.
* Be familiar with residents to ensure that activities are achievable for a range of abilities and support needs.
* Maintain the required standards of confidentiality.
* Attend relevant staff meetings and training as required.
Requirements:
* GCSE English or equivalent
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to engage with individuals and groups to create a sense of involvement and purpose.
* Ability to remain calm and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
* Competent with basic computer software, such as Word, web based systems etc
Company Benefits
* 28-days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)
* Pension contributions
* Full induction and ongoing training
* Opportunity to grow and develop in the company
* Paid Breaks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person