The Four Ferns are expanding and have an exciting opportunity for a caring, energetic, compassionate, kind, creative, and reliable Activities Manager to join their team.
The successful candidate will enjoy working with older people and be highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
The Activities Manager will plan and oversee activities in the Nursing Home and work with the activities team.
Main Responsibilities
* Create a yearly calendar of events.
* Organise and facilitate seasonal events for all floors - Valentines, Halloween, Christmas.
* Organise the decorations for seasonal events.
* Sourcing individual gifts and cards for residents for occasions like Christmas, Valentines, International Women's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.
* Link in with catering/music providers for these events when required.
* Maintain notice boards with the social care program.
* Organize outings with residents.
* Research and source new therapeutic ventures to introduce to the nursing home.
Requirements
* Relevant: 2 years' experience required.
* FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or related field/Care Assistant Background - Care of the Older Person, Dementia Care, and Palliative Care Support Modules are desirable or willing to complete.
* QQI Level 6 supervisory management is desirable or willing to complete.
* Experience in design and delivery of activities for older people.
* Previous experience of doing activities in a residential care centre.
* Sonas training desirable or willing to complete.
* Imagination Gym training desirable or willing to complete.
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