Activities Coordinator - Medicine for the Elderly

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saskatoon is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team in Older People & Stroke Service. This full-time role involves assisting with patient rehabilitation through organizing and implementing meaningful therapeutic activities. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and prior hospital experience is preferred. The position promotes a collaborative environment and aims to enhance patient care through active engagement in daily living activities. Excellent benefits and training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to excel in a busy working environment.
• Previous hospital experience in an acute setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering care and organizing therapeutic activities.
• Cooperate with other disciplines to maximize patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Full‑time available. Monday – Friday – hours to suit Wards/patient requirements

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

We are seeking individuals to join the team in Older People & Stroke Service, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF.

The post holder will assist the team in delivering care and organising structured, meaningful and therapeutic activities to aid the rehabilitation of patients. You will assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patients’ social & leisure activities. You will organise and participate, alongside your team, in therapeutic leisure activities on a group and one to one basis.

You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and who can excel in a busy working environment.

You will assist patients with activities of daily living and assist the Registered Nurse and where appropriate other members of the Clinical Team to deliver patient care.

You Will

• Co‑operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating our service users to maximise patient care and maintain good relationships.
• Have an empathic approach to clients’ carers and relatives and refer them to a trained nurse for any questions they may have on the clients’ condition or for any suggestions or concerns that they wish to raise.
• You will preferably have had previous hospital experience in an acute setting, but not essential.

Informal contact: Jennifer Scott, Senior Charge Nurse, On 0141 201 2768 or email [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.