Activity Coordinator - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Parkside Care Limited
Description
Job Title:
Activities Coordinator
Responsible to:
Home Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Care Assistants.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
- Focus on the wellbeing of our residents by providing a rich, personcentred and diverse activity programme that benefits all of our residents.
- Develop and lead an activity program that takes account of the needs, interests and preferences of all residents living in the home.
- To provide a variety of activities and formats for residents to enjoy including one to one sessions, groups, outings and whole home activities.
- Ensure that the activity program is documented along with daily records of activities provided, resident participation, resident feedback.
- Support other care staff to participate in activity provision and help them to develop their confidence to maintain and continue activities when you are not present.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Genuine interest in activity provision with the elderly within a care home setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, work colleagues and other stakeholders
- Satisfactory DBS Check and two references
- Experience of developing and leading activities within a care home to people with a range of physical and mental health needs
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead, NE9 5AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- activity co-ordinator: 1 year (preferred)
- care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
One location
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