Activities Co-Ordinator

Responsibilities

• To lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity enabling each individual to lead as full and active life as possible.
• To consult with each individual resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs to put together an individual social care plan and to evaluate regularly.
• To create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home, for residents to enjoy.
• To engage the local community into the daily lives of residents by initiating contact with local community groups enabling residents to join in and/or continue to participate in hobbies and interests as desired.
• To produce a weekly programme of activities and social events and ensure it is advertised within the home and communicated to all residents.
• To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals and celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar that may affect activity pursuits, relevant to the ethnic mix of residents.
• To promote and enhance the existence of the home in the community, actively promoting the service with clear, respectful and helpful communication with relatives, health and social care professionals, visitors to the home and other outside agencies.
• To maintain accurate records of all recreational and social activities within the home, regularly assessing the effectiveness of the programme as a whole.