Activity Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Evergreen Care Home

Evergreen Care Home

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Part Time 30 hours per week

weekend availability

Activities Care Assistant

A new exciting opportunity has arisen at Evergreen Care Home

Evergreen is an independent care home for the elderly, situated in Yardley, Birmingham, mostly occupied by private guests.

The home has undergone extensive refurbishment and an extension to provide a further 6 en suite bedrooms, and further expansion plans are currently in the pipeline.

The home provides residential, respite and day care services.

We currently have 22 (capacity 24) residential guests and have 6 day care (capacity 10) guests per day The care industry's leading website recognises this care home as one of its top 10 recommended care homes in the West Midlands.

THE ROLE:

As Activities Care Assistant, you will Assistant the Activities Coordinator and the team of care assistants carry out a daily plan of programmed activities, outings and themed events.

Providing a stimulating and therapeutic environment for residents supporting them to remain as independent as possible whilst stimulating their physical and mental state and well-being.

You will encourage residents to continue with pre-existing hobbies and interests whilst assessing individual needs continuously.

Besides encouraging our guests to participate in collective activities, you will also each day work on a one to one bases with those who do not wish to participate.

You will also participate in resident reviews as appropriate.

You will liaise and communicate with other members of staff, family members and friends of residents, you will also attend staff meetings and report/record any observations regarding the guest's health and well-being.

Activity Care Assistant should have a passion for working with and assisting the elderly as well as strong organizational skills.

Positive attitudes and an enthusiasm for the job are important

When working with seniors. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise judgment.

Position in organisation
Reports to Activity Coordinator

Core skills

Proficient computer skills e.g. PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Knowledge of event planning practices and techniques
Ideally Public speaking experience
Knowledge of marketing and promotional practices
Managing Budgets
Valid driver's license
CPR licensed and first aid training
Certification as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting organization
Activities should not be just arts and crafts or bingo
Music is an important part of our guests lives
Social media aware and able to continue to support Facebook with events photographs and captions.
Physically able to perform duties such as standing for long periods, squatting, bending and lifting heavy objects