The Role – Carrick Care Family is looking for an experienced Wellbeing Practitioner to join their friendly, award-winning care home. The role will be based in Carrick House Nursing Home. Carrick House is a warm and homely environment for all providing the perfect blend of traditional and modern while retaining the charming period features of our home.
As the business provides a caring, comfortable and homely environment for mature ladies and gentlemen, it is essential that you have a genuine interest in working with the elderly and the provision of supported living within a warm and caring environment.
As Wellbeing Practitioner, you will know how to get the best out of people, and you’ll know how to get things done discretely. A skilled and confident communicator, you’ll use your positive “can do” mind-set to provide the highest standard of person-centric work and support to all residents, who have general problems associated with the elderly, as directed by, and under the supervision of Supervisors and Manager.
Your role will be to provide a wide range of activities to interest and stimulate the physical and mental state and well-being of the residents and promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice and right whilst bringing fulfilment to the residents.
Working collaboratively with a small yet dedicated team, not only will you deliver motivation activities and entertainment, you’ll be linking in with other members of staff to motivate and guide in the Home Activity Programme under the direction of the Home Manager.
Key Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
· To participate in enhancing the intellectual and social wellbeing of the residents to provide as far as possible, a happy and stimulating experience. Help residents to socialise within the care home.
· Encourage staff members, relatives and friends to participate in the homes activities.
· To plan on-going weekly activity rotas in conjunction with the residents wishes, and encourage residents to maintain pre-existing hobbies.
· To assess individual needs continuously, particularly with regard to possible rehabilitation and to participate in resident reviews as appropriate.
· Maintain full and accurate records of activities using the relevant documents, in order to monitor, record and evaluate individual and group participation and success.
· To keep abreast with new developments in the field of caring for older people.
· Foster good community relations and assist in the organisation of fund raising initiatives within the home.
· To assist the Home Manager in planning the homes special events such as summer fetes, coffee mornings, etc.
· To help organise and attend any county events, such as garden parties, tea, dances, carol concerts, etc.
· To assist the Home Manager in actively marketing the home and promoting a positive profile within the community.
Essential Experience & Skills:
· Have experience with Care Homes or similar environments
· The ability to communicate effectively at a high level at all times
· Genuine interest in working with the relevant client group
· Satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check
Hourly Rate: £12.60
Start: within 2 weeks of job offer
Further information: – If you are a dedicated professional who is interested in a career in the person-centered care of the elderly, then we would love to hear from you -press the “Apply” button today.
Carrick Care Family is a well-respected, award winning, family owned company with an excellent track record and extensive experience in providing Person-Centered Care to the highest of standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- activities/wellbeing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PTAC0923
