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We are seeking a compassionate and organised Activities Coordinator to join our team for 20 hours per week. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of engaging activities tailored to the interests and needs of our residents and their visitors. The Activities Co-ordinator role is a hands-on working role with responsibility for coordinating a successful activities and volunteer programme within our homes. This includes internal and external communication about activities-focused programmes for our residents. To introduce appropriate activities for older people which support independence and to identify activities in the surrounding areas that will assist residents to integrate into the local community.
Job Responsibility:
Engage with external providers to inspire activities, projects and engagement with the wider team
Provide a welcoming and friendly environment to encourage attendance and participation of residents in planned events
Ensure a variety of items of interest and activities are available in communal areas
Seek involvement of colleagues through identification of their hobbies and interests
Liaise with colleagues to ensure that residents are supported
Ensure that daily records of participation in events or activities are recorded on electronic care notes
Ensure that residents are offered one-to-one meaningful engagement
Actively seek and record feedback and suggestions from residents and relatives
Demonstrate that the feedback received is used to inform the planning of the monthly events calendar
Encourage and assist residents to make use of outdoor space
Prepare rooms and required equipment
Plan and support with resident trips out of the home
Be familiar with residents to ensure that activities are achievable
To help organise fund raising events
To help organise special events
To help produce a monthly programme of events
To encourage residents and team members to participate
Maintenance of posters and notice boards within the home
Maintain the required standards of confidentiality
Attend relevant staff meetings and training as required