Activities Coordinator / Carer

Job title:Activities Co-ordinator / Carer.

Accountable to: Home Manager

Responsible to:Home Manager

Aims:

To organise and provide a varied and appropriate programme of activity, showing consideration for the needs, wishes and desires of the individual residents & to assist in the daily care of residents during allocated times.

Responsibilities:

*Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.

*Liaise with residents, relatives, friends of residents and staff to ensure full knowledge of the resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.

*Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community based resources.

*Plan a varied programme of activity based around the needs of the resident group using the identified sources in conjunction with the Home Manager and other colleagues.

*Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages involvement of all residents, relatives and staff.

*Provide activities based on the planned programme in a flexible manner allowing for necessary changes.

*Maintain written records of resident assessments, resident participation, in conjunction with the Manager.

*Maintain a portfolio of information and the range of activities available within the Home and the local community.

*Regularly review resident’s needs, programme of activities and levels of participation, in conjunction with the Manager.

*Organise theme events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc.

*Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements.

*Participate in fund raising events as required.

*Some events may be outside your normal working day and it is expected that you would attend these as when appropriate.

*Participate in training, staff & resident meetings as required.

*Assist residents that need help with dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting, mobility, continence.

*Tidy rooms by making and changing beds and emptying commodes. Serve meals and feed residents who need help. Tidy and clear the dining room.

*Adhere to Policies and Procedures of the Home.

*Expect to undertake other such duties as may from time to time be required.