Resident Activities Coordinator — Care Home

Somerleigh Court; Dorchester; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Résumé du poste

Welford Healthcare’s Somerleigh Court in Dorchester is looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our care home team. You will design and lead activities and events that promote social interaction and independence for residents, based on individual needs and abilities.

You will coordinate group and one-to-one activities, plan celebrations, arrange transport with the company minibus, and produce a monthly resident newsletter.

Responsabilités

• Thoughtfully devise/arrange appropriate activities and entertainment/speakers within set budget.
• Co-ordinate birthday and special celebrations for all residents.
• Assess and meet individual residents’ needs through leading group activities within and outside the home.
• Being inclusive, forward thinking, creative and delivering activities and occupations that meet and caters for residents’ preferences.
• Liaise with staff/managers on matters regarding resident care and social needs.
• Transport residents to external activities, driving the company minibus.
• Plan and provide exercise/movement to music sessions in the home.
• Produce a monthly resident newsletter, using MS Word and Outlook.
• Review and keep up to date the relevant resident records, assessing resident enjoyment and preferences and the effectiveness of activity.
• Maintain and update communications within the home which promote and celebrate social activity.

Description du poste

Welford Healthcare’s Somerleigh Court in Dorchester is looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our care home team. You will design and lead activities and events that promote social interaction and independence for residents, based on individual needs and abilities.

You will coordinate group and one-to-one activities, plan celebrations, arrange transport with the company minibus, and produce a monthly resident newsletter.