Activities Co-Ordinator

LV Care Group; Bradda West; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Online training

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

LV Care Group is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator for Bradda View Nursing & Residential Home on the Isle of Man. You will lead meaningful activities, support residents including those with dementia, and promote independence, choice and dignity.

You will develop engaging leisure programmes, work with residents to create Social Care Plans, and coordinate community groups and volunteers to enrich daily life.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.
• Experience with residents with dementia desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leisure and care activities suitable for diverse residents, including those with dementia.
• Engage local community groups and recruit volunteers for activities.
• Organise outings and accompany residents as appropriate.
• Create and maintain individual Social Care Plans within 2 weeks of admission.
• Weekly activity programmes; ensure evenings and weekends are covered.
• Maintain confidentiality and high infection prevention standards.
• Work with staff and relatives on residents' social needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Dementia experience

Flexible

Teamwork

Independent work

Creative

Organised

Job description

Activities Co-Ordinator

Department: Residential/Nursing Homes

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Isle of Man - Bradda View

Reporting To: Registered Manager

Description

Bradda View Nursing & Residential Home are looking for an Activities Co-Ordinator to join the team, to be responsible for leading and encouraging residents (some with Dementia) to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible.

Activities Co-Ordinator's are also responsible for creating a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the Home, for residents to enjoy. To work with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities, and needs, to put together an individual Social Care Plan and to evaluate regularly.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide leisure and care activities which are appropriate and accessible for individual residents and groups of residents, some with Dementia.
• To engage the local community into the daily lives of residents by initiating contact with local community groups, enabling residents to partake/continue with hobbies and interests as desired.
• To recruit a network of volunteers to provide a variety of desired appropriate social opportunities as identified by the residents.
• Organise and undertake outings which are suitable for a range of residents' needs and abilities.
• Accompany residents on outings both in Jersey and away, as appropriate and at the discretion of management.
• To consult with each resident in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes/dislikes, abilities, and personal preferences.
• To ensure the Social Care Plan for each resident is in place within 2 weeks from the date of admission, and it is kept up-to-date and regularly reviewed.
• To ensure that all residents receive some form of social activity each week, and residents receive one-to-one time, particularly those that do not wish to participate in group activities. This should include opportunities within the Home and the wider community.
• To liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of residents and particular activities that may be beneficial and stimulating.
• To formulate and maintain a stimulating programme of activities for groups of residents and for individuals, whilst considering residents particular likes and dislikes, as appropriate.
• To produce a weekly programme of activities and social events , and ensure it is advertised within the Home and communicated to all residents.
• Ensure the activity and social programme incorporates evenings and weekends.
• To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals and celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar that may affect activity pursuits, relevant to the ethnic mix of residents.
• To familiarise and connect with all key community groups whose particular expertise would make an invaluable contribution to the Care Home.
• To support any volunteers in their role and ensure they receive appropriate induction, training, supervision, and support.
• To promote and enhance the existence of the Home in the community, and encourage the use of communal spaces within the Home for groups to meet and hold events.
• To regularly assess the effectiveness of the social events and activities programme.
• To work as an active team member with your colleagues, within the Home to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved.
• To support our residents, as directed by the line manager, to carry out personal care tasks as specified within the Care Plan(s), in order that the tasks are carried out to enhance and support the independence of the resident.
• To be aware of any deterioration in physical or mental health of our residents and report appropriately.
• To carry out tasks in a way that will demonstrate respect for dignity and privacy, irrespective of the severity of disability of personal circumstances.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with company policy.
• To provide further duties as delegated by management.
• Maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Participating in audits, as requested and required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, unless there is deemed a risk to residents or colleagues.
• Complete relevant documentation in a legible and accurate manner.
• To participate in team meetings, supervisions, and appraisals.
• To respect the rights and choices of individuals.
• To ensure that any personal vehicles used for work purposes are appropriately insured and roadworthy.
• Maintain own continuing professional development.
• To ensure that mandatory training is complete and in compliance with company standards and to attend training when requested.
• To support junior members of staff in their development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• No qualification required, but willingness to undertake and complete training seen as relevant to the role is required.
• Experience in working with Dementia patients would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility towards work and work initiative.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Creative and innovative.
• Good research skills.
• Highly organised.
• Keen observational skills.
• Kindness and strong ethical background.
• Integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Online training
• Pension
• Career Progression opportunities