Engagement & Wellness Assistant — Elder Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Rosebery Manor Care Home in Epsom, Surrey. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities to engage residents physically, cognitively and socially.

We value compassion, dedication and opportunities to learn and grow. The role includes maintaining a safe environment, presenting a positive image of the home, and assisting with supplies and community links to promote intergenerational activity.

Qualifications

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment.
• Contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Reporting any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written

Understanding of role interaction

Caring for older people

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Rosebery Manor Care Home in Epsom, Surrey. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities to engage residents physically, cognitively and socially.

We value compassion, dedication and opportunities to learn and grow. The role includes maintaining a safe environment, presenting a positive image of the home, and assisting with supplies and community links to promote intergenerational activity.