Resident Engagement & Activities Coordinator

Athena Care Homes; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Avocet Court Care Home in Ipswich is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support the activities programme for residents. You will plan, run and tailor engaging activities in line with person-centred care, helping residents enjoy meaningful moments every day.

As Lifestyles Coordinator, you will collaborate with the care team to promote participation, empower residents, and communicate activity options. The role is a 36-hour week on a rota basis, with a £12.71 per hour salary and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience of organising and scheduling programmes of events or activities, ideally within a healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of our residents.
• Knowledge of dementia is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record for leading, empowering, supporting & motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a meaningful, enjoyable, engaging and stimulating activities programme, based on person centred care principles, throughout the home that involves and includes all residents relative to them as individuals.
• Champion person centered care with all team members in the home to ensure residents are empowered to make, or continue to make, Lifestyles choices relevant and appropriate to them
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

Skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Dementia knowledge

Job description

Avocet Court Care Home in Ipswich is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support the activities programme for residents. You will plan, run and tailor engaging activities in line with person-centred care, helping residents enjoy meaningful moments every day.

As Lifestyles Coordinator, you will collaborate with the care team to promote participation, empower residents, and communicate activity options. The role is a 36-hour week on a rota basis, with a £12.71 per hour salary and a comprehensive