ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Activities Coordinator

We are a well established care organization that provides a safe and homely environment where the unique needs of individuals are recognized and skilled staff is available. To ensure this we offer training and development for all staff to ensure that service standards are achieved.

THE ROLE – Activities Coordinator: Responsible for providing stimulation and encouragement to residents through entertainment, activities and community links. Promote the Home by assisting with fund-raising events and functions. Build good relationships with the service users and their relatives. Act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home.

Responsibilities
• To formulate an activity profile for each individual service user through liaison with care staff
• To ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment.
• To maintain accurate and legible records in respect of service users’ activities.
• To liaise with the senior nurse on duty with regard to outings.
• To research all prospective outings in respect of access and toileting facilities.
• To liaise with senior care assistants in respect of relative medical or nursing care information regarding service users.

Person specification
• Capacity to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Flexibility to work shift patters
• To be person-centred
• Good interpersonal skills