Activities Coordinator - Kincaid House Greenock
Our Meallmore team at Kincaid are ready to warmly welcome you as an Activities Coordinator within their care home. Kincaid House is a modern care home in Inverclyde which boasts beautiful views of the River Clyde and mountains beyond. The care home caters for frail elderly residents and also has a dedicated unit for people living with dementia.
The role of an Activities Coordinator in a care home involves planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging and meaningful activities for residents.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a diverse range of activities that cater to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of residents in the home.Coordinate and lead group activities, such as arts and crafts, games, music sessions, exercise classes, outings away from the home, and social events.To identify residents' specific interests, preferences, and limitations to tailor activities accordingly.Collaborate with the care team and families to gather information and involve them in the activity planning process.Source and manage external entertainers, performers, or volunteers from within the local community.Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all residents during activities, making necessary adaptations and providing appropriate support as needed.Maintain accurate records of resident participation and feedback for the families and Care Inspectorate.
Qualifications and Skills:
Previous experience in planning and facilitating activities for older adults, preferably in a care home or similar setting is desirable.Knowledge of person-centred care approaches and the specific needs of individuals, including those with dementia or other cognitive impairments.Creativity, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills to engage residents and build meaningful relationships.Organisational skills to effectively manage activity schedules, resources, and
Responsibility: the role of an Activities Coordinator in a care home involves planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging and meaningful activities for residents, develop and implement a diverse range of activities that cater to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of residents in the home, coordinate and lead group activities, such as arts and crafts, games, music sessions, exercise classes, outings away from the home, and social events, to identify residents' specific interests, preferences, and limitations to tailor activities accordingly
Requirements: previous experience in planning and facilitating activities for older adults, preferably in a care home or similar setting is desirable, knowledge of person-centred care approaches and the specific needs of individuals, including those with dementia or other cognitive impairments, creativity, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills to engage residents and build meaningful relationships, organisational skills to effectively manage activity schedules, resources, and documentation
full-time
Salary: salary
Job position: activities coordinator
