Details:
- Salary: £11.44 - 12 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Are you a skilled and experienced Activities Co-ordinator? Join one of our dedicated clients team in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for the planning and implementing of daily activities within the care home, ensuring that they promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
Responsibilities:
* Assist residents in all aspects of their daily activity program.
* Assist in the promotion of strategies to improve stimulation.
* Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records.
* Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care home.
* Escort residents traveling to and from the care centre to activities.
* Provide risk assessments in conjunction with nursing staff for levels of activity/outings.
* Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any significant incident.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of the care home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
* Promote safe working practices within the care home.
* Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care home.
* Organise entertainers as required in line with the needs of the residents.
* Formulate individual social/life plans for each resident with the support of the care team, relatives, and residents.
* Support the home in fundraising for the residents' social activities beyond what is allocated by the company.
* Produce appropriate marketing material with the support of the Home Manager
Requirements:
* Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
* Experience as an Activities Co-ordinator.
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