Activities Co-Ordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our activities team at our exceptional nursing home Holmesview in Broxburn, West Lothian, working 30 hours per week over 4 days. Job Purpose To provide activities for the residents in the nursing home To uphold residents rights to choice, privacy and dignity To communicate information to relevant personnel To keep up-to-date documentation as required by company policies and the regulating bodies To uphold residents participation strategy To promote and show loyalty to the company and residents, both inside and outside the nursing home and respect confidentiality To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good Main

Duties & Responsibilities To plan activities, taking into consideration the varying different needs and abilities of the residents To discuss plans with residents, either individually or in groups To seek feedback, comments and suggestions at resident meetings and from families/visitors To meet regularly with Manager/Deputy to discuss plans and seek advice on financial matters To participate in Entertainment Committee meetings to set out longer termplans To communicate with trained nurses/carers re intended activities and write inappropriate place, e.g. diary/communication book To feedback any concerns about residents condition to nursing staff With agreement of senior staff, involve carers in activities Communicate and negotiate outings with minibus driver, ensuring that correct resident : staff ratio is adhered to outside the home To comply with company policies and procedures and adhere to safe working practices To adhere to company uniform policy To treat and use all equipment in a safe manner, keeping it clean and in good working order To attend staff meetings and training as required To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies