HCAs required for agency line of work in Community nursing unit, based in Co Laois.
1. Job Title: Activities Co -Ordinator (working in a HCA capacity)
2. Immediate start required.
3. The cover requirement would be spread over 7 days Weekday requirement with a possibility of working every second weekend - 5 shifts per week in total).
4. Location: Co Laois
5. Shift times 9-5.
6. Full - time requirement
7. 3 months initially however, it is likely this will be an ongoing requirement.
8. There are 2 lines available and there would be 2 days where the successful candidate(s) would work together, which would be a good opportunity to organise the timetable and activities coordination for the following week etc.
Duties would involve:
Organising an activities schedule for 10 older persons, 1of which is a long stay resident, and 9 are short stay respite/convalescence.
A group activities planner would need to be devised, as well as time for individual activities to suit the needs of all.
Devising individual activity plan for Older People, to include, personal cares, nail care, jigsaw, arts and crafts, baking, sewing, painting, storytelling, reminiscence, companionship, walks outdoors.
Group activities would include music, dance, movies, organising seasonal events and celebrations St Patricks day, Christmas, Special Birthdays, outings to shows or local events.
All care provided would be documented in the persons Personal Activity plan.
Both persons would work as part of the nursing and healthcare team, and may be required to participate in personal care needs such as that of any healthcare assistant.
To note your interest in either of the above,