Lifestyle Assistant (Elderly Care)

Lifestyle Assistant (Elderly Care)

Allerton Lodge Care Home, Woolton Rd, Allerton, Liverpool L25 7UW

Harbour Healthcare

£12.71 per hour

32 hrs per week.​​​

Do you have the oomph! to join our team?

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for an Lifestyle/Activities Assistant in Liverpool Harbour Healthcare set high standards for resident care, and being an activities coordinator will mean that you are joining a team that put residents care and comfort before everything else. Our staff are professional, respectful, responsible, well trained and have high expectations of themselves and each other. Above all, they work as a team to ensure that all in their care receive a ‘first class’ service.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Assistant looking to move and bring your high standards with you or if you are new to activities but know that you have ‘what it takes’ to make a difference to our resident then we want to hear from you!

Are you that ‘special person we are searching for?

We would love to meet you! Come and join the Harbour Team!

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!

FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!

Staff recognition award ceremonies

£30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers

Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands

Wellbeing portal

FREE meditation series

FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events

FREE mental health support programmes

FREE workout plans

FREE Live digital gym classes

FREE mindset and wellbeing series

Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives

Refer a friend scheme – earn upto £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare

On-site parking

The successful candidate will

Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia

Have a genuine interest in our residents

Have good communication and interpersonal skills

Work effectively as part of the Activities Team

Have the ability to motivate people to participate

Have good organisational skills

Have good time management and the ability to schedule and plan ahead

Build self-esteem

Keep up to date and informed about new activities

The role and responsibilities include the following, although this is not a definitive list

To assist in organising and coordinating activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together. These would include themed events based on local holidays and traditions

Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment

Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility

To contribute to the planning of a varied and stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home

Maintain written records of resident participation and regularly review resident needs

Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community

Participate in fundraising events as required.

General

To attend and participate in staff meetings

Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills

To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives, and visitors including professional agencies

To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

We would love to hear from you.

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