About the Role
The post holder will be responsible for planning and organising activities for all residents, supporting their social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. This role involves delivering physical, psychological, and social care to elderly residents and assisting in the organisation of individual, group, and fundraising activities.
Responsibilities
- Build friendships with residents to help them adjust to life in a care home.
- Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care professionally.
- Maintain good communication with management, colleagues, and relatives for smooth operations.
- Support team working within the home.
- Complete required records to a satisfactory standard, agreeing on record-keeping with the manager monthly.
- Safeguard individual rights of residents and staff in accordance with the Home’s philosophy of care.
- Maintain client, staff, and business confidentiality at all times.
- Plan daytime and evening activities.
- Maintain awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
- Coordinate the activities program with other facility services.
- Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
- Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
- Work individually and within the team to provide necessary backup for all staff.
- Maintain high levels of communication within teams, with colleagues, and residents.
- Carry out any additional duties as requested.
- Undertake additional training and development programs as appropriate.
Requirements
- A flexible approach is required due to the need for additional hours for outings and events.
- Must be aware of working practices and activities being actioned to safeguard rights.
- Must maintain client and business confidentiality.
Skills
- Activity planning
- Resident care
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Record keeping
- Health and Safety awareness
- Needs assessment
- Goal development
- Training and development
Location
- Acton
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- £13.50 Per Hour
Benefits
- Employee of the Month
- Long term service awards
- Blue Light Card
- Professional Development
- Refer a Friend
About the Company
- Acton Care Centre is a vibrant community located on historic grounds.
- It features five specialized units catering to various resident needs, including dementia care and end-of-life care.
- The facility offers amenities such as a cinema room and landscaped gardens.
