Activities Planner

7 months ago


Haverfordwest, United Kingdom Meadows Nursing Home Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Activities Planner who can make a real difference to the lives of our Residents. Whether you come from a care background or not, we need someone who has the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day.

Main aims of the job:

- To help in creating a stimulating, visible and interesting activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home.
- To organise and co-ordinate meaningful activities for active daily living for each resident individually and in groups
- To plan and organise an activities programme that will maintain interest and progression over a period of time
- Identify the needs of the collective group and individuals and tailor the activities to suit them.
- To plan and organise external outings with appropriate transport
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
- Liaise with activities staff, residents, relatives, friends of residents and staff to ensure full knowledge of the resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
- Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community based resources.
- Plan a varied programme of activity based around the needs of the resident group using the identified sources in conjunction with Management, the activities staff and other colleagues.
- Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages involvement of all activities staff, residents, relatives and staff.
- Provide activities based on the planned programme in a flexible manner, allowing for necessary changes.
- Maintain written records of resident assessments, resident participation and activity evaluations in line with the Quality Manual.
- Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community.
- Regularly review resident needs, the programme of activities and levels of participation, in conjunction with Management.
- Organise theme events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc.
- Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements.
- Participate in fund raising events as required.
- Some events may be outside your normal working day and it is expected that you would attend these as and when appropriate, including on weekends.
- A willingness to complete additional training associated with your role.

**Please note that a valid Driving Licence is essential for this role.**

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Activities Co-ordinator - Full Time


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