Activities Coordinator

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ training

DBS check free of charge

Career Progression

Overtime within the home

Employee perks package

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to plan and run engaging programs for residents in a friendly elderly nursing home. This 35-hour-per-week role offers meaningful daily impact and a supportive team.

You will develop activities promoting socialization, physical activity and mental stimulation, coordinate events, and keep accurate records. Experience in care is preferred; DBS checks and NVQ training are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior care, assisted living or nursing home settings essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mental health care practices desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing and overseeing activities for residents in a nursing home.
• Developing engaging programs that promote socialization, physical activity and mental stimulation.
• Coordinating events and entertainment to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Collaborating with staff to ensure activities meet residents' needs and preferences.
• Maintaining accurate records of activity participation and resident preferences.

Job description

Vacancy: Activities Coordinator - 35hrs per week

Salary: £13.55ph

Location: Cardiff

Get paid to have FUN and enhance people's lives!

We're seeking bubbly, creative individuals who are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a professional FUN provider within a lovely elderly Nursing Home in Cardiff.

The role would involve:

• Planning, organizing and overseeing a variety of activities for residents in a nursing home setting.
• Developing engaging programs that promote socialization, physical activity and mental stimulation
• Coordinating events and entertainment to enhance residents' quality of life
• Collaborating with staff to ensure activities meet the needs and preferences of residents
• Maintaining accurate records of activity participation and resident preferences

Requirements for the role:

• Previous experience in senior care, assisted living, or nursing home settings essential
• Strong passion for providing care and improving the quality of life for residents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, families and staff
• Knowledge of mental health problems care practices and techniques desirable"

This role has many benefits including:

• Accessible via public transport
• NVQ training and DBS check free of charge
• Career Progression
• Opportunity for overtime within the home
• Employee perks package

An outgoing, friendly personality is essential for this great role in Cardiff.