PURPOSE OF POSITION

To enhance the quality of the residents well-being by providing:
Stimulating pastimes and facilitate residents to reach their artistic and creative potential in an encouraging and supportive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To identify the social activity preferences of each resident.
• To maintain individual social activity plans for each resident.
• To plan the daily social activity programme and facilitate external providers to ensure optimum value for the residents.
• To motivate care staff to be actively involved in the delivery of the social activity programme.
• To communicate effectively with the staff nurse regarding the well being of residents to take part in social activity.
• To develop a good rapport with the relative / friends of the residents where appropriate.
• To ensure all staff are aware of planned activities.
• To manage volunteers in a professional manner.
• To keep abreast of new developments in care of older persons social activity programmes.
• To liaise with the Director of Nursing in organising outings throughout the year.
• To contribute to the management meeting when requested.
• To effectively manage the allocated social activity budget.
• To establish links with and encourage involvement of the local community.
• To act as an ambassador for the Nursing Home at all times.