Activities Co-ordinator - London, United Kingdom - Lukka Care Homes

Lukka Care Homes

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Activity Co-Ordinator required for Summerdale Court Care Home, London, E16
To organise and provide a varied and appropriate programme of activity, showing consideration for the needs, wishes and desires of the individual residents

RESPONSIBILITIES:
⇒ Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.

⇒ Liaise with residents, relatives, friends of residents and staff to ensure full knowledge of the resident's likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.

⇒ Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community based resources.

⇒ Plan a varied programme of activity based around the needs of the resident group using the identified sources in conjunction with the Home Manager and other colleagues.

⇒ Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner that encourages involvement of all residents, relatives and staff.

⇒ Provide activities based on the planned programme in a flexible manner, allowing for necessary changes.

⇒ Maintain written records of resident assessments, resident participation and activity evaluations in line with the Quality Manual.

⇒ Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community.

⇒ Regularly review resident needs, the programme of activities and levels of participation, in conjunction with the Home Manager.

⇒ Organise theme events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc.

⇒ Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements. ⇒ Participate in fund raising events as required.

⇒ Some events may be outside your normal working day and it is expected that you would attend these as and when appropriate.

⇒ Participate in training and support meetings as required.

⇒ Adhere to Policies and Procedures with the Quality Manual.

⇒ Expect to undertake other such duties as may from time to time be required.

Sponsorship not available

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£11.50-£12.50 per hour

Schedule: