Activity Assistant

We are not offering Sponsorship Accountable To Activities Co-Ordinator/Organizer and Care Home Manager

Job Purpose:

It requires a positive determination to understand and work alongside staff

and service users, to promote their wellbeing and to work as a member of a

wider team.

To meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group in a way

that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

To plan and run a weekly programme of activities for Activity Group

members.

Skills, Abilities

&

Experience caring for the Service User group

Knowledge and experience of working in the care sector

Has good communication skills, including verbal and written skill

Has due consideration to the safety of others following legal, regulatory and

best practice guidelines

Ensuring appropriate activities and groups are taking place

a. To assist residents who need help with activities of daily living and personal tasks

b. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents, through conversation, outings, sharing in discussion of past and present events, reading, writing, hobbies, and other

activities in accordance with the agreed programme.

c. To be responsible for tidying rooms used by the Activities Group, storing and updating

equipment.

To keep appropriate records of activities and assessment forms to review the development of residents involved in the Activities Group

To complete life history and then records for individuals or groups, using the Care Vision system

To liaise with the key workers of group members and to take part in staff and other meetings as necessary

When time/opportunity permits, to provide mental/physical stimulation on a one-to-one basis for residents who are in need and unable to attend the group Activities.

To liaise with family, friends, volunteers, and other outside agencies having an interest in the Activities Group.

To keep informed through reading and training of any new developments, which would assist the development of the Activities Group.

Develop activities that reflect person centred care and choice

Help to develop individual life stories

Work closely with OOMPH and attend OOMPH meetings

Assist in marketing and promoting the home

Attend mandatory and in house training as required

Complete mandatory training via e learning and other in-house training as required

Abide by and understand Company’s policies and procedures

Abide by Company’s Staff Handbook