Activities
An overview of the activities programme within the Community.
Course Objectives
- Community ethos and the purpose of activities.
- History of community activities and those with mental health problems.
- The support worker’s role in activities (role with residents, documentation, dress code and medication).
Your Instructor
Gillian Buxton
After graduating from University Gillian taught outdoor education for over 10 years and since 1999 she has worked at the Community of St Anthony and St Elias, an organisation which works to promote the independence of service users, mostly from the mental health sector, all of a very challenging nature. She has worked as both Support Worker, Registered Manager and Training Manager. She qualified as a General Services Association Tutor in January 2004 and a NUCO First Aid Instructor in 2014.
Venue
Our Onsite Training Suite
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