Activities Therapist - Ballymena, United Kingdom - Rylands Nursing Home

Rylands Nursing Home

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Ballymena, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

'''Job Summary'''
We are recruiting for a Part time Activities Therapist to join our team at Rylands Nursing Home. This is a 24 hours per week role, including occasional weekend shifts. Applicants must be over 18.

'''Responsibilities for the role'''

Produce an ongoing programme of events (inhouse entertainment, outings and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to residents.
Consult with the manager, people who use services and other staff members when planning and coordinating leisure and recreational pursuits.
Review and obtain the Manager's approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them.
Take regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and incorporate them into the activity programme.
In instances where residents do not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one to one basis to meet the residents needs.
Maintain accurate records of leisure and recreation within the service.
Ensure that daytoday tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
Actively promote the service by clear, respectful and helpful communication with the residents.
Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings and communications systems.
Any other duties consistent with the business of Rylands, the job, and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
Regularly promote leisure and recreation within the service.
Consider appropriate activities which allow for the involvement of residents with impaired ability
Create a programme that commits to the therapeutic value of age appropriate activities for older people

'''Essential Criteria'''

Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Experience within a care home setting, and with dementia care is preferred but not essential.
NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.

If employed by Rylands Nursing Home you will then be required to complete an enhanced disclosure.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Pay:
£11.54-£11.94 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

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