Nursing Home Well-Being Companion

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP***Nursing Home Well-Being Companion:Contract Type: Permanent. Full TimeWorking Hours: Full Time, 40 hrs per week (Including Alternate Weekends)Rate of Pay: £12.00 Location: Arbour Walk Nursing Home, Hungerford Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5HU.Job Role:·Develops friendly and respectful relationships with Residents and their relatives.·Enables Residents to maintain their well-being by ensuring that their social and leisure needs are met according to their individual care plans, habits, and lifestyles.Facilitates social and leisure activities according to Residents preferences and hobbies whether it be individual or in small group settings.Promotes Whole Home Approach and works along with the Care staff to provide meaningful interactions with residents.Works under the guidance of the Well-Being coordinator.About the roleEnables personalised social and leisure activities for Residents in communal areas according to their interests and preferences;Ensures implementation of personalised social and leisure plans for Residents according to their interests and preferencesOrganizes daily group sessions for Residents in the activity areas.Assists in the organisation of individual celebrations pertaining to special days in the Residents lives.Creates seamless and enjoyable meal time experience for all the residentsUpholds the reputation of the home and Cedar CareCriteria for Well Being CompanionThe ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualities:Creativity, enthusiasm, patience, and empathy.The ability to work independently using own initiative.The ability to manages and inspire other staff members in Residents social interests.Have a genuine interest in the leisure needs of the Residents and have excellent listening skills.Excellent communication skills to assist the participation of less responsive Residents.The ability to motivate Residents who are reluctant to participateTo be aware of and understand Residents capabilities and limitations.Some experience of working with the elderly or in a caring environment is preferred, but not essentialThe Benefits of Working with Cedar Care:·You will receive free Cedar Care induction training including care certificate·Refresher training with the opportunity for career progression.·A pension scheme with an employer contribution**·Free parking across all of our homes·28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays****Offers subject to satisfactory references and DBS********Subject to the completion of a probationary period--Due to high volume of applications we are unable to notify applicants if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks you can assume your application has not been successfulPLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SPOSORSHIP. APPLICATIONS FOR SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.