Activities Co-ordinator

Gainford Care Homes Ltd.

Birtley

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gainford Care Homes Ltd. in Birtley is looking for an Activities Organiser/Coordinator. The successful candidate will coordinate and organize recreational activities for elderly residents, promoting their well-being and participation in a variety of programs. Responsibilities include liaising with care teams, organizing community outings, and coordinating social functions. Ideal candidates will have experience with elderly care and an understanding of therapeutic approaches. This role is essential in ensuring enriched, engaging experiences for residents.

Qualifications

Experience working with elderly residents.
Understanding of Reminiscence and Reality Orientation principles.
Ability to coordinate and organize events and activities.

Responsibilities

Liaise with care teams to design and schedule recreational activities.
Organize community outings and events.
Coordinate social functions and fundraising activities.

Job description

Job Title: Activities Organiser/Coordinator

Accountable To: Home Manager

Description

Job Summary: To organise and co-ordinate programmes of recreation/therapeutic activities as part of an individually planned care programme approach for residents who choose to participate.

Responsibilities:

To liaise with Care teams in the design and scheduling of programmes of therapeutic recreational activity.
To understand the principles of Reminiscence and Reality Orientation in care of the elderly with mental health problems.
To organise activities outside the home ie, attending community functions, outings etc.
To encourage and liaise with the local community groups eg, by inviting them to participate in functions within the home.
To coordinate/ organise all social functions within the home eg, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries etc.
To liaise with the catering staff regarding arrangements for appropriate functions with the assistance of the Home Manager.
To promote fund raising activities in consultation with the Home Manager
To ensure that costs/expenses are submitted to the Home Manager in a timely way.
To ensure that all equipment and activities stock is accessible but stored safely.
To ensure that replenishment of stock levels is undertaken in a timely way and in line with financial procedures.
To encourage choice and promote participation of residents in a way that is conductive to their well being.
To report to Senior Staff any untoward occurrence, incident/accident in line with the stated procedure and do so promptly.
To participate in in-service training programmes and ensure that innovative ideas and part of the activities programme in a way that is therapeutic to residents.