Activities Co-Ordinator Job Broxburn area,Scotland UK,Healthcare

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 term plans
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

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services

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