Resident Activities Coordinator - Enriching Dementia Care

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Poynton; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Free eye test and discounted glasses

Free wellbeing resources

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Limited is seeking an Activities Coordinator in Poynton to support residents with dementia through engaging events and programmes. You will coordinate activities, book external entertainers, and plan trips in the local community, ensuring involvement and well-being for residents.

Ideal candidates will have dementia care experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a collaborative approach within the Activities Team.

Qualifications

• Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of the Activities Team.
• Have the ability to motivate people to participate.

Responsibilities

• To assist in organising and coordinating activities for individuals and groups.
• Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment.
• Organising trips out in the local community and transport considerations.
• Contribute to planning a varied activity programme to enhance life quality.
• Maintain written records of resident participation and review needs.
• Maintain a portfolio of activities available within the Home and local community.
• Participate in fundraising events as required.
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory training.

Skills

Dementia care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Scheduling

Job description

Harbour Healthcare Limited is seeking an Activities Coordinator in Poynton to support residents with dementia through engaging events and programmes. You will coordinate activities, book external entertainers, and plan trips in the local community, ensuring involvement and well-being for residents.

Ideal candidates will have dementia care experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a collaborative approach within the Activities Team.