Activity Coordinator

To organise and co-ordinate programmes of recreation/therapeutic activities as part of an individually planned care programme approach for residents who choose to participate.

Responsibilities

1 To liaise with Care teams in the design and scheduling of programmes of therapeutic recreational activity.

2 To understand the principles of Reminiscence and Reality Orientation in care of the elderly with mental health problems.

3 To organise activities outside the home ie, attending community functions, outings etc.

4 To encourage and liaise with the local community groups eg, by inviting them to participate in functions within the home.

5 To coordinate/ organise all social functions within the home eg, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries etc.

6 To liaise with the catering staff regarding arrangements for appropriate functions with the assistance of the Home Manager.

7 To promote fund raising activities in consultation with the Home Manager

8 To ensure that costs/expenses are submitted to the Home Manager in a timely way.

9 To ensure that all equipment and activities stock is accessible but stored safely.

10 To ensure that replenishment of stock levels is undertaken in a timely way and in line with financial procedures.

11 To encourage choice and promote participation of residents in a way that is conductive to their well being.

12 To report to Senior Staff any untoward occurrence, incident/accident in line with the stated procedure and do so promptly.

13 To participate in in-service training programmes and ensure that innovative ideas and part of the activities programme in a way that is therapeutic to residents.