Activities Co-ordinator

Muirton House Nursing Home in Blairgowrie is a privately owned independent care home for older people providing specialist care for dementia and nursing care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Activities Co-ordinator to join our existing activities team

Job Description

Full time/Part time Activities Co-ordinator

£14.00 an hour, Part Time /Permanent

REPORTING TO: Manager

JOB PURPOSE: To help plan and implement activities appropriate to our residents’ needs and requests. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join us at Muirton House care home as an Activity Co-ordinator where you will help to provide our planned activities programme for our residents.

This is a very hands-on role which involves helping to provide stimulation and interaction for residents through meaningful activities using group work & one to one support, as well as building good relationships with our residents and their relatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Good communication and organisational skills.

Computer literacy desirable

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Friendly creative and confident

Genuine interest in working with elderly people and also those with dementia and /or enduring mental health needs.

Satisfactory check against the relevant registers within the PVG Scheme and SSSC.

Desired:

Previous experience of working within a care environment

Flexible approach towards working routines.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Help residents to socialise within and out with the care home and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes

2. Where possible, enhance communication and understanding for residents

3. Help to create an atmosphere that enables the wellbeing of residents

4. Help maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation.

Job Types: Full Time / Part time . Permanent

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person