Activities Coordinator

Gold Care Homes; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elder care is seeking a dedicated Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of residents through engaging and meaningful activities. This role involves planning and organizing diverse activities that cater to the social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of older adults. You will work closely with a compassionate team to ensure that each resident feels valued and supported. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and organizing activities for residents.
• Ability to deliver personal and psychological care professionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for residents to enhance their well-being.
• Maintain communication with staff and relatives for smooth operations.
• Support residents' social, intellectual, and spiritual needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Relevant Care Qualifications

Job description

About our Home:

The Headington Care Home Care Home is a warm and welcoming purpose-built nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24-hour care and support for older adults.

About the role:

The post holder will be responsible for planning and organising activities for all residents in the Home, at various times during the day. There will be times when additional hours may be required in order to facilitate outings and event, therefore a flexible approach will be adopted for residents to receive the greatest advantage.

The post holder will be required to support and facilitate resident’s social, intellectual and spiritual well-being, through activity, by supporting interests and enabling participation. To assist in the organisation and implementation of individual, group and fundraising activities to promote and support each residents’ aspirations. The post holder will deliver physical, psychological and social care to all the frail elderly residents of the home.

Responsibilities:

• To build friendship with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation. Support all areas of team working within the home, to the extent that the role remains an integral element of the daily routines.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Ensure the individual rights of residents and staff are safeguarded in accordance with the Home’s philosophy of care by being aware of the working practices and activities being actioned.
• Maintain client, staff and business confidentiality at all times
• Plan daytime and evening time activities.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Assess resident’s needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
• Always maintain client and business confidentiality
• Carry out any additional duties as requested.
• Undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.

Tasks and responsibilities within your area of capability may vary occasionally depending upon the needs of the business. You may be asked to undertake a variation of your normal routine to meet these needs. Your enthusiasm and flexibility will be appreciated.

What we can offer you:

• £13.00 Per Hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend