Job Description

PLEASE NOTE:

That we DO NOT have sponsorship's to give and we are looking for candidates within the area.

Post: Activity Organiser

Accountable to:

Registered Manager or Senior Nursing Staff on Duty

Job Purpose:

To manage and promote daily activities in the Home which cater for a wide range of interests, hobbies and needs. To be proactive in arranging activities and trips out, working closely with the care team to ensure resident's needs are met.

1. Main duties and responsibilities

a) To be aware of the National Minimum Standards (and any subsequent statutory requirements) related to Daily Life and Social Activities.

b) To be aware of the social and recreational needs of the residents as recorded in their care plan.

c) To plan and implement appropriate in-house activities on a one to one, small group or large group basis which stimulate and enhance the lives of the residents.

d) To plan and organise trips to appropriate places and make contact with outside bodies who can visit the home to entertain/educate/stimulate/spiritually uplift the residents.

e) To keep written and photographic records in line with the homes record keeping policy.

f) To develop good relationships with residents friends/relatives and inform them when opportunities arise about activities experienced.

g) To work successfully as part of the care team

h) To plan, organise and store resources necessary for successfully carrying out his/her role.

i) To mount attractive displays about activity events

j) To closely liaise with the home manager/nurse in

a. charge to ensure that good communication,

b. planning and organisation is achieved related to all

c. activities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.25-12.35 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person