Job Description

Diversional/Activity Therapist
Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are 'Living Amongst Friends.
Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
We are currently recruiting for a part time Diversional/Activity Therapist who will co-ordinate activities for our residents based on their abilities, likes and past times. This will include activities such as arts & crafts, music, beauty and baking. Our Activity Therapists organise social events throughout the year and are involved in fundraising activities as needed.
The hours for this role would 10.30am-1.00pm five out of seven days.
About the role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Care Skills
1. To be an active member of the caring team led by the Nurse Manager.
2. To assist the primary nurses in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the activity provided for each individual resident.
3. To discuss within the team all key issues concerning Reminiscencing and Activity Therapy.
4. To maintain accurate, up to date records of each resident.
Organisational Skills
5. To have knowledge and proper training on Activity Therapy.
6. To be an effective communicator, liaising with the multidisciplinary team where necessary.
7. To be a facilitator, identifying the appropriate times to give support and to be a good listener and councillor when necessary.
8. To be sensitive to the residents needs.
9. Be pro-active to minimise actual and potential problems arising.
10. Be aware of the requirement to exercise cost effectiveness with regards to the Homes resources.
Personal Development
11. To take an active part in the continuing development of the Home and its residents.
12. To discuss personal and professional development with your supervisor.
13. To be willing to attend study days/sessions and staff meetings as required.
This indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Burnview Healthcare reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Burnview Healthcare the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of you post.
About the company
Burnview Healthcare specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Day care with homes in four locations in Northern Ireland. As family run care homes our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where all our residents know that they are 'Living Amongst Friends'.
Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Willingness to participate in Training Programmes

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved/working towards)
• Experience of working with the relevant Resident group

• Establishing Rapport With Clients
• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Listening to patients
• Ability to Support Difficult Patients