Full Time Activities Co-ordinator - Gullane, United Kingdom - RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP

RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP

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Gullane, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Full time

Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our activities team in Gullane. Based on 36 hours per week, 0800 till hour shift). 4 days a week across 7 days with alternative weekends off.

Job Purpose:

To provide activities for the residents in the nursing home

To uphold residents' rights to choice, privacy and dignity

To communicate information to relevant personnel

To keep up-to-date documentation as required by company policies and the regulating bodies

To uphold residents' participation strategy

To promote and show loyalty to the company and residents, both inside and outside the nursing home and respect confidentiality

To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

To plan activities, taking into consideration the varying different needs and abilities of the residents

To discuss plans with residents, either individually or in groups

To seek feedback, comments and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors

To meet regularly with Manager/Deputy to discuss plans and seek advice on financial matters

To participate in Entertainment Committee meetings to set out longer term plans

To communicate with trained nurses/carers re intended activities and write in appropriate place, e.g. diary/'communication book'

To feedback any concerns about residents' condition to nursing staff

With agreement of senior staff, involve carers in activities

Communicate and negotiate outings with minibus driver, ensuring that correct resident : staff ratio is adhered to outside the home

To comply with company policies and procedures and adhere to safe working practices

To adhere to company uniform policy

To treat and use all equipment in a safe manner, keeping it clean and in good working order

To attend staff meetings and training as required

To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies