Activities Coordinator
On-siteGosforth, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide a varied range of social activities suitable for residents, tailoring each to their physical, mental needs, and abilities, including those with dementia. Get to know residents as individuals and involve them in activity development while maintaining their choice to participate. Develop positive relationships with residents using their life stories and interests to create personally meaningful engagements. Work in partnership with staff and volunteers, motivating and supporting them throughout involvement. Plan and obtain all needed supplies for each activity, ensuring smooth execution and swift handling of concerns. Maintain up-to-date records of resident involvement and past and planned activities.
Required Qualifications
- eligibility to work in the UK
- two satisfactory employment references
- an Enhanced DBS check
Desired Qualifications
- highly organised
- ability to work using your own initiative
- creative
- fresh approach to planning activities
- naturally caring person
- empathetic
- understand the needs of older people
- understand the needs of those with dementia
- able to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people in varied situations
- patient
- ability to remain calm and tactful in sensitive situations
- able to build strong relationships
- strong and supportive team player
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