Activities Coordinator

Kara Healthcare are currently looking for a full-time Activities Co-ordinator to join their caring, enthusiastic and supportive team.

As an Activities Co-ordinator you will organise all social and recreational activity for the home. Your role will primarily involve getting to know our residents so you can plan activities to suit their individual needs.

We will look to you to develop engaging programmes and enhance the wellbeing of our residents. Energy and enthusiasm are crucial for the role.

About You:

·  Previous experience within a residential setting would be desirable

·  Fantastic communication skills

·  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

·  Excellent time management skills

·  Personal and motivated

·  Caring and considerate

·  A strong sense of responsibility

·  Organised and hard-working

·  Flexibility and a strong “can do” attitude

·  Actively seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities:

·  To co-ordinate daily activities for every resident individually and in groups

·  Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise

·  To liaise with staff, residents, relatives, friends of residents to ensure full knowledge of the resident’s likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties

·  Maintain written records of resident assessments, resident participation and activity evaluations in line with the homes policies

·  Advertise planned programmes in the appropriate manner which would encourage involvement of all residents, relatives and staff

·  Regularly record relevant activities in our personalised care plans

·  Review residents’ needs, the activities programmes and levels of participation, in conjunction with Management

In addition to creating a happy care home, Kara Healthcare provide ongoing training. We are fully committed to continuously nurture and support our staff. Creating a friendly and safe environment for everyone in our company is incredibly important to us as we believe everyone here has a fundamental part to play.

All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening. This includes checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.