Bank Activities Co-Ordinator

Gold Care Homes; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 37,195,200 - 39,950,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.50 Per Hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Gold Care Homes in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and organise activities for residents across daytime and evening hours. The role requires flexibility to support outings and events and to promote social, intellectual and spiritual wellbeing through meaningful activities.

You will assist in organising individual, group and fundraising activities, delivering physical, psychological and social care to frail elderly residents and ensuring residents participate and

Responsibilities

• Build friendship with residents to 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 with the Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of the role and high levels of cooperation.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard.
• Plan daytime and evening activities.
• Coordinate the activities programme with other services in the facility.
• Assess residents’ needs and develop resident activity goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.

Skills

Activity planning

Communication

Teamwork

Resident engagement

Job description

About our home

Nestled in the bustling heart of Hemel Hempstead, Queensway House isn’t just a care home—it’s a haven where every corner is crafted with love and every moment is tailored for joy. Just a stone’s throw from shopping delights and transport conveniences, our residents find solace in our expansive grounds, cinematic escapes, and tranquil meditation spots.

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 may be times when additional hours are required to facilitate outings and events, therefore a flexible approach will be adopted to ensure residents receive the greatest benefit. The post holder will support and facilitate residents’ social, intellectual and spiritual well-being through activity, supporting interests and enabling participation. The post holder will assist in the organisation and implementation of individual, group and fundraising activities to promote and support each resident’s aspirations. The post holder will deliver physical, psychological and social care to all frail elderly residents of the home.

Responsibilities

• Build friendship with residents to 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 with the Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of the role and high levels of cooperation. Support all areas of team working within the home, to the extent that the role remains an integral element of 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 working practices and activities being actioned.
• Maintain client, staff and business confidentiality at all times.
• Plan daytime and evening activities.
• Maintain awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities programme with other services in the facility.
• Assess residents’ needs and develop resident activity goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident needs and develop resident activity 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.

What we can offer you

• £13.50 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend