Activities Assistant - Hillsborough, United Kingdom - Elim Nursing Homes

Elim Nursing Homes

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Hillsborough, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Elim Nursing Homes

POSITION:
Activity Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Nurse Manager

FUNCTION:

To assist the Activities Co-Ordinator with planning, implementing, delivering, evaluating and modifying a range of events and activities, which are appropriate for the client, group cared for within the home.

The successful applicant will be responsible in assisting to provide a comprehensive service of therapeutic recreation and music therapy designed to eliminate boredom, helplessness, loneliness, and meet the individual interests of the patients who reside in our Home

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver a programme of activities for the homes' patients/residents and record levels of interest, participation and keep appropriate documentation. Observing participants at activities/events to gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve events.
To organise materials needed for activities carried out within the home.
To fund raising and social events organised by the home. Handling logistics to make the event possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
To be mindful at all times of patient/resident limitations when involved in activities.
To attend mandatory training as required by management
To ensure the Homes Health & Safety policy and procedures are adhered to at all times.
During the course of your employment you will have access to confidential client information it is of the utmost importance that this is not disclosed to third parties who should not be in possession of it and maintained in line with the home's confidentiality policy.
Keeping records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioural incidents.
Reporting medical concerns or observations.
Activity Staff will be required to carry out responsibilities as requested by the Nurse Manager. Where necessary training will be provided

Employee Specification

Post:
Activities Assistant

Location

Date Compiled: 16/01/2024

Factor

Essential
Good communicator on one to one basis, approachable, friendly

Desirable
Ability to play a musical instrument

Experience in similar job/activity

Contradictions
Physical Make Up

Professional appearance. Capable of carrying out duties without any impediment

Attainments / Education

Good standard of education; literate

Experience Job Training

Specialist Knowledge

Provide Spiritual support

Special Skills

Ability to Plan and Structure activities

Social Skills

Organisational skills. The ability to work within a team

Personal Qualities
Stable, dependable, honest, caring and sensitive. Confident, able to follow instructions, co-operative

Understanding and appreciation of the Christian Ethos of the Home.

Circumstances
No conflict with duties and rotas.

Flexibility - willing to co-operate with planned duty rotas

Willingness to adapt to change

Overall Comments

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£10.47 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits: