Recreational Therapist/activity Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Dorking, United Kingdom Downsvale Nursing Home Full time

**Recreational Activity - Weekend - Fri
- Sat-Sun**

We are looking for kind, compassionate people to work at our 31-bed Nursing Home in Dorking, Surrey with a CQC 'Good' rating in all domains. The home is situated in a beautiful location and has a friendly and long standing team of staff working in a family-like environment. We offer general and palliative nursing care to our elderly residents.

We pride ourselves on offering a service that our staff would use for their loved ones, should the necessity arise. We need staff who are committed to this same standard of care.

Our Activity Coordinator will be the part of the caring team who will support and help create a stimulating environment and encourage our residents to enhance their quality of life on an ongoing basis:

- You will be expected to be warm, empathetic, have an understanding of and sympathy with elderly people.
- Support the emotional well-being of residents through activities and other organised events;
- You’ll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability.
- You need to create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone’s wellbeing, independence.
- Arrange entertainment and maintain appropriate documentation in line with the monthly activities budget.
- Organise in-house and other events such as Christmas parties, Easter raffles, Summer fares and bonfire parties
- Ensure that adequate supplies are purchased for the events whilst still working within the set budget
- Organise outings for the Service Users and escort when necessary, ensuring the appropriate staffing levels, transport and venues are taken into consideration.
- Encourage residents to participate in the daily activities
- Assist in completing a profile of each individual Service User’s preferences to different activities and document in care plans.
- Liaise with the Person in Charge with respect to the Service Users’ individual abilities on a regular basis.
- Plan and organise virtual visiting for the relatives of our residents; Oversee any home visits ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and families
- Provide one-on-one personal care to include hairdressing, nail care, make-up etc.
- Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn’t essential

**Qualifications / Experience Required skills and experience**:

- GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification).
- Basic computer skills are essential in order to maintain care records on the computer system.
- Willingness to continually learn and develop. Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours (e.g. help run activities outside of normal working hours). Understanding of the nursing home ethos.

We are committed to being a progressive and supportive employer. We believe strongly in developing skills and supporting training to improve quality of care to our clients. If you feel you fit in this role then please send your resume or call us for an informal discussion on Contact number: 01306-883-157

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 18 per week

**Salary**: From £11.20 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dorking: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- activity coordinator: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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