RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Oversee and coordinate the appropriate recreational, physical and individualised activities programme for the residents of Clarinbridge Care Centre
• Review resident activity assessments on a regular basis or on a needs change basis
• Drive centres mini - bus for residents outings etc
• Assist in identifying the needs of the collective group and individuals and tailor the activities to suit them
• Record the attendance of residents at all activities in the house and out of the house in EpiCare using the Therapies notes.
• Encourage involvement from the residents of Clarinbridge Care Centre
• Establish an open relationship with each resident and encourage each resident to participate
• Assist in educating the Clarinbridge Care Centre staff to provide resident activities.
• Planning and implementing special activities which include (but are not limited to) outings, garden visits, birthday parties, Christmas and other seasonal celebrations.
• Liaise with local library services in assisting residents selecting and returning library books and or any other facility they provide.
• Report any concerns about a resident to the lead nurse in charge
• Attend training courses both in-house and at other locations to meet and enhance the service being provided by Clarinbridge Close Care Centre
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Nursing.
• Be aware of the confidential nature of the work and in particular, the right of residents to confidentiality. To this end, you will not discuss the workings of the Home or its residents with people outside the Care Centre