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Sociocultural Animator

On-site in Vitalia Canillejas·Part-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Vitalia

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Vitalia Canillejas
Contract
Part-time
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Knowledge of active aging and social gerontology.
  • Sociocultural animation techniques.
  • Cognitive stimulation and memory.
  • Group dynamics.
  • Adaptation of activities to people with cognitive impairment and dependency.
  • Planning and evaluation of sociocultural projects.

Nice to have

  • Empathy and social sensitivity.
  • Patience and listening skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Creativity and initiative.
  • Ability to motivate.
  • Responsibility and ethical commitment.

Education & certifications

  • HIGHER TECHNICAL DEGREE IN SOCIOCULTURAL ANIMATION (TASOC).
  • TECHNICAL DEGREE IN SOCIAL INTEGRATION OR SIMILAR

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Job stability
  • Joining an innovative and leading company in the sector.
  • Salary according to collective agreement.

The role

Social and educational professional responsible for planning, developing, and evaluating sociocultural animation activities aimed at improving the quality of life, autonomy, social participation, and emotional well-being of resident elderly people, taking into account their physical, cognitive, and emotional situation.

Works in a coordinated manner with the interdisciplinary team (management, nursing, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, and assistants), promoting active and meaningful aging.

What you'll do

  • Plan and organize leisure, cultural, recreational, and educational activities adapted to the residents' abilities and interests.
  • Encourage the participation of elderly people in the center's activities, promoting their autonomy and self-esteem.
  • Stimulate cognitive, physical, and social abilities through memory workshops, crafts, music, reading, gentle gymnastics, games, and other dynamics.
  • Promote coexistence among residents, helping to prevent isolation and loneliness.
  • Organize celebrations and events, such as parties, excursions, cultural outings, or intergenerational activities.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, nursing, physiotherapists, and assistants) to adapt activities to each person's needs.
  • Maintain contact with family members and volunteers when necessary to favor the integration and participation of the residents.
  • Evaluate the results of the activities and make adjustments to improve the quality of the sociocultural animation program.
  • Motivate and accompany the residents, detecting situations of discouragement, isolation, or changes in their emotional state and communicating them to the corresponding team.

How you'll work

Indefinite

About Vitalia

Vitalia Home operates a network of 77 residential care centers and day centers for the elderly across Spain, offering services such as neurorehabilitation, specialized care for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke patients, as well as palliative care and mental health clinics. The company also runs a foundation and provides free assistance with dependency law applications.

With centers located in cities including Barcelona, Córdoba, Madrid, Murcia, Valladolid, and Toledo, Vitalia is a significant provider in the Spanish senior living sector. The company emphasizes personalized care, family involvement, and technology such as telemedicine, making it a relevant employer for healthcare professionals seeking roles in residential care and rehabilitation across Spain.

Industry
Residential care and senior living
Headquarters
Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Córdoba, Madrid and 3 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Operates 77 centers across Spain, providing numerous locations for potential employment.
  • Offers roles in residential care, day centers, neurorehabilitation, and mental health clinics.
  • Provides free assistance with dependency law applications, which may be useful for understanding Spanish care regulations.
  • Emphasizes telemedicine and technology in care, indicating a modern approach to senior living.

In their own words

About the company & team

  • Interdisciplinary work.
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Coordination with other professionals.
  • Ability to adapt to different resident profiles.
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