Job Description

JOB PROFILE: To assist with the provision of a wide range of activities to interest and stimulate the physical and mental state and well-being of the residents, according to their abilities and wishes. To understand the need of promoting the philosophy of privacy, dignity, respect, independence, choice, rights and fulfillment for all residents. To guide the care staff in the home activity program, under the direction of the Activity coordinator.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT/EXPERIENCE: A positive attitude to older people and a commitment to provide stimulating, quality activities and social events. The ability to work with residents as a group as well as one to one. Good communication skills. A good understanding of Health & Safety issues in nursing and residential care, and risk assessments. The ability to form and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, residents and outside agencies. The ability to work alone as well as part of a team to promote harmonious working relationships by recognising that everyone has a contribution to make and encouraging them to do so.

RESPONISBILITIES AND DUTIES (under the guidance of the Activity Co-ordinator):

1. To participate, with the help of of life stories and personal profiles, in enhancing the intellectual and social wellbeing of the residents to provide as far as possible, a happy and stimulating experience. Help residents to socialise within the care home. Discuss the aims and objectives of recreational therapy with other staff members as appropriate with regard to their care plans and personal profiles.

2. Provide comfort and company and activity on a one-to-one basis, for residents who are unable to participate in any form of activity.

2. Encourage staff members, relatives and friends to facilitate and participate in the homes

Activities.

3. Maintain full and accurate records of activities using the relevant documents, in

order to monitor, record and evaluate individual and group participation and success.

4. Report any changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the nurse on duty.

5. To foster and maintain good community relations and assist in the organisation of fund raising initiatives within the home.

6. To assist the Registered Manager/Proprietor in planning the homes special events such as summer fetes, coffee mornings, resident parties etc.

7. To be responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of anybody else who

may be affected by your acts or omissions.

8. To complete risk assessments on activities, outings and events as necessary.

9. Promote safe working practice in the care home

10. Complete mandatory induction and training courses, as and when required

11. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

12.To carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

13.Ensure that resident confidentiality is maintained at all times.

14.Ensure all equipment under your direct responsibility is in good working order, clean and maintained.

This job description may be reviewed and changed from time to time according to the needs the Home and the Residents.

Work Remotely

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Work Location: In person