Activity Assistant

Part Time 24 hours per week

Activities Care Assistant

A new exciting opportunity has arisen at Evergreen Care Home

Evergreen is an independent care home for the elderly, situated in Yardley, Birmingham, mostly occupied by private guests. The home has undergone extensive refurbishment and an extension to provide a further 6 en suite bedrooms, and further expansion plans are currently in the pipeline. The home provides residential, respite and day care services. We currently have 20 (capacity 24) residential guests and have 6 day care (capacity 10) guests per day The care industry’s leading website carehome.co.uk recognises this care home as one of its top 10 recommended care homes in the West Midlands.

**THE ROLE**:
As Activities Care Assistant, you will Assistant the Activities Coordinator and the team of care assistants carry out a daily plan of programmed activities, outings and themed events.

Providing a stimulating and therapeutic environment for residents supporting them to remain as independent as possible whilst stimulating their physical and mental state and well-being.

You will encourage residents to continue with pre-existing hobbies and interests whilst assessing individual needs continuously. Besides encouraging our guests to participate in collective activities, you will also each day work on a one to one bases with those who do not wish to participate. You will also participate in resident reviews as appropriate. You will liaise and communicate with other members of staff, family members and friends of residents, you will also attend staff meetings and report/record any observations regarding the guest’s health and well-being.

Activity Care Assistant should have a passion for working with and assisting the elderly as well as strong organizational skills. Positive attitudes and an enthusiasm for the job are important

When working with seniors. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise judgment.

**Position in organisation**

Reports to Activity Coordinator

**Core skills**
- Proficient computer skills e.g. PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Knowledge of event planning practices and techniques
- Ideally Public speaking experience
- Knowledge of marketing and promotional practices
- Managing Budgets
- Valid driver’s license
- CPR licensed and first aid training
- Certification as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting organization
- Activities should not be just arts and crafts or bingo
- Music is an important part of our guests lives
- Social media aware and able to continue to support Facebook with events photographs and captions.
- Physically able to perform duties such as standing for long periods, squatting, bending and lifting heavy objects

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: £10.42-£10.92 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Yardley, B33 8HT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ACTA4