- Demonstrates good verbal, written and listening communication skills.
- Demonstrate a kind and caring manner with an understanding disposition of the needs of the older persons who has dementia.
- Be interested and committed to caring for all patients including older people from any culture environmental background or illness.
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and has good attendance
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Evidence of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- NVQ LEVEL 2 or equivalent certificate recognised by the Trust.
- Documented evidence of 2 years' experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Therapy Assistant.
- Previous 2 years' experience of working with the older person who has dementia.
- Previous experience of leading a group
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Description
Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply.
The role of the Activity Coordinator will support the gains made in therapeutic treatment sessions with therapists and nurses by providing therapeutic activities to embed functional skills.
Patients are supported to get out of bed, wear their own clothes, move around the ward and eat their meals at a table in the dining room. Social areas are provided both indoors and outdoors with opportunities to continue hobbies and recreation and socialise.
This role will have the responsibility of coordinating activities for patients and be expected to manage resources efficiently.
You will also be responsible for getting to know your patients by ensuring the "This Is Me " document is completed so you can use this information to provide suitable activities with which your patients will engage. Some patients may require individual activities to achieve their rehab goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide assistance to the qualified nurse in creating and developing a stimulating activity programme that enhances the quality of life and mental well being for each patient, promoting a shorter length of stay for the patient in a hospital environment. They will assist in planning and coordinating an activities programme that promotes active daily living for each patient as an individual or within a group session. They will provide activities that have identified the needs of the collective group and/or individual through a collaborative approach that encourages the involvement of patients and their carers/family. They will work as part of a nursing/multidisciplinary team to action any assistance required to deliver fundamental care needs as they arises.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop , Belong and Thrive , Here .
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
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Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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