Activities Co-ordinator - Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom - Ashfield Nursing Home

Ashfield Nursing Home

Verified Company

Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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The Activities Co-ordinator is part of the caring team and as such works with other staff to care for the Service Users in the Home.

The person appointed to the post will be expected to have an understanding of and sympathy with elderly people.

Main duties:

Promote the Company Mission Statement at all times.
Arrange entertainment and maintain appropriate documentation in line with the monthly activities budget.
Organise inhouse and other events such as Christmas parties, Easter raffles, Summer fares and bonfire parties. Ensure that adequate supplies are purchased for the events whilst still working within the set budget.
Organise outings for the Service Users and escort when necessary, ensuring the appropriate staffing levels, transport and venues are taken into consideration.
Encourage Service Users to participate in the daily activities.
Assist in completing a profile of each individual Service User's preferences to different activities and document in care plans.
Liaise with the Person in Charge with respect to the Service Users' individual abilities on a regular basis.
Work to the appropriate Codes of Practice
Must be flexible and able to work occasional weekends
Experience would be an advantage