Activities Co-Ordinator Portlaoise
Orpea Group Ireland - Port Laoise, County Laois
€13.50 - €15.00 an hour
Purpose of Position:
To enhance the quality of the residents' well-being by providing stimulating pastimes and facilitating residents to reach their artistic and creative potential in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Reports To:
Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing or Clinical Nurse Manager
Roster:
This is a new and full-time role with The Residence Nursing home, Portlaoise. The hours of work are 40 per week and will include a flexible roster which includes some late evening shifts. It will also require weekend work on a rotational basis.
Responsibilities:
* To identify the social activity preferences of each resident.
* To maintain individual social activity plans for each resident.
* To plan the daily social activity programme and facilitate external providers to ensure optimum value for the residents.
* To motivate care staff to be actively involved in the delivery of the social activity programme.
* To communicate effectively with the staff nurse regarding the well-being of residents to take part in social activity.
* To develop a good rapport with the relatives/friends of the residents where appropriate.
* To ensure all staff are aware of planned activities.
* To manage volunteers in a professional manner.
* To keep abreast of new developments in care of older persons' social activity programmes.
* To liaise with the Director of Nursing in organising outings throughout the year.
* To contribute to the management meeting when requested.
* To effectively manage the allocated social activity budget.
* To establish links with and encourage involvement of the local community.
* To act as an ambassador for the Nursing Home at all times.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €13.50 - €15.00 per hour
Additional Pay:
* Overtime pay
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability To Commute/Relocate:
* Maryborough, Port Laoise, CO. Laois: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Activity co-ordinators: 2 years (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Activities Co-Ordinator Portlaoise
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Administrative
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services
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