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At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home. Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Coordinator to join the team at Swallownest NH, based in Sheffield. If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.
Job Responsibility
Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living
Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual)
Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided
Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems
Assist in the promotion of continence
Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness
Assist with last offices
Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home
Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required
Answer the door and telephone appropriately
Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents
Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
Make Visitors feel welcome
Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required
Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy
Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately
Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc
Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy
Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement
Requirements
Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
Organised, reliable and a teamplayer
Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
Passionate about improving the lives of older people
Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values
What we offer
A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment
Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day
A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect
The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care