Activities Co-ordinator

NHS National Services Scotland; Camaghael; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking someone to support meaningful activities for residents in a care home. This role focuses on sourcing local events and bringing entertainment to enhance the lives of elderly residents. Candidates should demonstrate compassion, respect, and commitment to the highest quality of care. Experience in a similar environment is beneficial. This position is vital for creating an engaging atmosphere within the home.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing high-quality care with compassion.
• Respect for team members and residents.

Responsibilities

• Support staff with activities for residents.
• Source local events for residents.
• Bring entertainment into the home.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The dedicated team at Moss Park nursing home provides nursing and residential care for adults aged 65 and over. We are looking to recruit someone who shares our values, behaviors, and attitude to care.

We ask that you are committed to providing the best quality care, treating people with compassion, dignity, and respect, and having trust and respect for all team members.

This is an exciting role within the care home supporting staff with meaningful activities for residents, both within and outside the home. You will source local events for residents to attend and bring entertainment into the home.

Informal enquiries can be directed to:

Helen Maclean: [e-mail]

Eilidh Maclean: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. We aim to foster a positive culture aligned with our NHS and Social Care values, including care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, and quality and teamwork.