Activities Coordinator
An excellent opportunity to work in a progressive environment and further your career and training in the healthcare field.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, hobbies and sensory stimulation taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
* Visiting individual patients in their rooms.
* Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities in order to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
* Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
* Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging their participation.
* Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
* Inform Staff Nurse if client appears unwell at activities.
* Enlist help of Care Assistants to re-position patients where required.
* Report and record any accident or incident.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Relevant experience/qualification
* All successful candidates will be Garda vetted
* Good knowledge of HIQA Standards
* Must have fluent level of English, both written and oral
* Permitted to work in Ireland
Benefits:
* Employee Assistance Program
* PRSA Pension Fund
* Substantial Pharmacy Staff Discount
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Mobile access to rosters on-line
* Rosters issued in advance
* Opportunities to progress your career
* Monthly Staff Newsletter
* Competitive Rates of Pay
* Free Uniform
* Free Nutritious Meals on Duty
* Paid Induction Training and In-House Mandatory Training
* Access to Online Education Platform
* Incentive Bonus for introducing new staff of €500 (T&C's apply)
We have a diverse, multicultural, professional workforce, who have a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of our residents.
Salary DOE.