Activities Co-ordinator

Gold Care Homes; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Broxbourne is seeking compassionate caregivers to enhance the daily lives of elderly residents. The role involves planning and facilitating engaging activities that support residents' social and emotional well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining effective communication with the care team, ensuring a high standard of personal care, and adapting to residents' needs. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Employee of the Month

Professional Development

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or related fields.
• Ability to plan and facilitate activities for elderly residents.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organise and support resident activities.
• Ensure high levels of personal care are delivered.
• Plan and implement individual and group activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

About our Home: Nestled in the picturesque heart of the Lea Valley, Broxbourne Nursing Home emerges as a beacon of luxury and warmth. This brand-new haven, designed with meticulous attention to detail, boasts 77 stylish bedrooms, each a sanctuary of comfort. From the inviting hum of our open-plan communal spaces to the serene beauty of our landscaped gardens, every corner of Broxbourne is crafted for joy. Whether it’s a movie in our cinema, a workout in the gym, or a quiet moment in the lounge, here, every resident finds their own slice of home. At Broxbourne, we don’t just offer care; we curate experiences.

About the role: The post holder will be responsible for planning and organising activities for all residents in the Home, at various times during the day. There will be times when additional hours may be required in order to facilitate outings and events; therefore a flexible approach will be adopted for residents to receive the greatest advantage. The post holder will be required to support and facilitate residents’ social, intellectual and spiritual well-being, through activity, by supporting interests and enabling participation. To assist in the organisation and implementation of individual, group and fundraising activities to promote and support each resident’s aspirations. The post holder will deliver physical, psychological and social care to all the frail elderly residents of the home.

Responsibilities

• To build friendship with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation. Support all areas of team working within the home, to the extent that the role remains an integral element of the daily routines.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Ensure the individual rights of residents and staff are safeguarded in accordance with the Home’s philosophy of care by being aware of the working practices and activities being actioned.
• Maintain client, staff and business confidentiality at all times
• Plan daytime and evening time activities.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Assess resident’s needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
• Always maintain client and business confidentiality
• Carry out any additional duties as requested.
• Undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.

What we can offer you

• £13.00 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend