Magic Moments Co-ordinator

We are recruiting for a Magic Moment Coordinator. In this role you will create and deliver a wide-ranging variety of activities, ensuring that resident interests and needs are met whilst allowing for their varying levels of physical and mental ability. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

As a Magic Moment Co-ordinator you will:

• Assess the needs of the residents, through meeting with them, team members and family members


• Provide stimulation and exercise to residents that meet their individual needs through a wide and varied activities programme including music, exercise and arts & crafts


• Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and ensure care plans and activities are developed and updated accordingly


• Spend individual time with residents, care staff and relatives to create personalised activities that engage our residents and reflect their interest and hobbies


• Develop community links with local groups and arrange trips and excursions with varied destinations and purposes to involve as many residents in activity outside the Home


• Support in the roll-out of the Magic Moments initiatives and encourage others to be involved


• Lead in the creation of evidencing and tracking activity engagement via digital and written methods
  
  A team player who engages well with others


• A strong communicator and influencer


• A genuine interest in promoting independence and life style opportunities for the elderly


• Confident in liaising with the management team on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks


• Energetic and hard-working


• Flexible and adaptable to change


• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference


• A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
  
  You'll find Gilmerton Care Home has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, situated in Edinburgh. The home is a short drive away from the city centre and nearby to public transport.


The home offers nursing care for people who have complex medical needs, and 24-hour nursing dementia care provided by specialist teams trained in the complexities of looking after those living with dementia, who may also have other long-term medical conditions.


• Competitive salary


• Various shifts available


• Free meals


• Access to excellent training


• Career development opportunities


• Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle


• Free onsite parking


• Free uniform


• NEST work place pension contributions


• Long service awards