Abbey Healthcare – Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator – Kendal Care Home, LA9 7RG

JOB DESCRIPTION
Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
Kendal Care Home, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RG

Contract: 37.5 hours weekly
Rota Basis

Key responsibilities

To help and encourage residents to socialise within the home
To plan and initiate monthly rolling / individual programme, and encourage residents to maintain any pre-existing hobbies.
To provide and plan a variety of leisure and lifestyle opportunities that cater for all resident’s tastes
Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Homes activities.
To assist with fund raising and budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings
To discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members
Accompany service users, where possible, to off-site leisure and lifestyle opportunities, which may occasionally take place out with normal working hours.
To be committed in delivering physical and emotional needs to all residents in a dignified and respectful manor
To maintain accurate, concise and timely documentation, reporting on changes of wellbeing to the General Manager or the person in charge
To be committed in expanding your knowledge and personal development
To work collaboratively with Oomph

Why be a Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator at Abbey Healthcare

Each day is so rewarding, bringing its own new challenges and joy and support into someone’s life.
To belong, be part of a team, a family, make new friends, and be supported.
Working with and alongside professionals to enhance the quality of each resident’s lives.
To develop, learn in a rewarding environment where you are recognised.