Activities Co-ordinator - Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Meadows Nursing Home

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Activities Assistant who can make a real difference to the lives of our Residents.

Whether you come from a care background or not, we need someone who has the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day.

• To help create a stimulating, visible and interesting activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home.
• To organise and coordinate meaningful activities for active daily living for each resident individually and in groups
• To plan and organise an activities programme that will maintain interest and progression over a period of time
• Identify the needs of the collective group and individuals and tailor the activities to suit them.
• To plan and organise external outings with appropriate transport
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
• Liaise with activities staff, 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 Management, the activities staff and other colleagues.
• Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages involvement of all activities staff, 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 Management.
• 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, including on weekends.
• A willingness to complete additional training associated with your role.

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

• Day shift