Activity Assistant (Part Time) Wareham, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity exists for the right candidate to work with us as an Part Time Activity Assistant with a focus on Dementia Care at our luxury care home in Liphook
We are looking for a Passionate Activities Assistant to join our team to ensure that we maintain the very best standards throughout our home.
Main Duties:
· To Facilitate residents to socialise and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes
· To work with our Activities Co-ordinator to Plan and initiate monthly rolling programmes and encourage the residents to maintain existing hobbies.
· To Encourage staff, relatives and friends to participate in activities.
· To Organise and accompany residents to offsite activities, which may occasionally take place out of normal working hours
· Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual residents
· Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities
· Provide comfort and company, on a one to one basis, for residents who are unable to undertake any form of activity.
· Implement actions to meet and maintain activities standards.
· Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams to maximise opportunities for Resident’s therapeutic care.
· Ensure that Residents rights are respected and protected.
· Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of activities.
· Encourage health promotion within activities strategies.
In order to be considered for the role of Activities Assistant you will have the following skills:
· Passionate about making a difference to an individual’s day to day life.
· Reliable and have a flexible approach
· Excellent communication and organisational skills
· Warm and friendly disposition
Job Types: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekend availability
care home activity coordinator: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
