Curam Care Homes is seeking motivated Activities Assistants within our team in Courtown, Co. Wexford.
The Activities Assistant will ensure the highest standard of care to enhance residents' quality of life. Meaningful activities are an essential component of quality of life, including those with cognitive and physical disabilities. The purpose of the Activities Assistant post is to assist in the implementation of a Meaningful Activity Program within the home to ensure that all older people can participate in meaningful and life-enhancing activities as part of their daily life in residential care.
Requirements
* Keep checklists updated and work closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the Activities Department.
* Ensure that all work is carried out while ensuring resident safety.
* Practice and ensure that infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times.
* Work cooperatively and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Ensure that all incidents are reported to the Director of Nursing.
* Be professional, friendly, and approachable in all interactions with residents, visitors, and staff.
* Regularly assess the effectiveness of the social events and Meaningful Activities program.
* Be familiar with risk assessments for outside trips.
* Provide inspirational resources and ideas for social events/activities.
* Participate in staff, resident, and departmental meetings as scheduled by the Director of Nursing.
* Must be of a professional, caring, and empathetic nature.
* Good standard of verbal and written English.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.
* Investigate and take action to meet residents' current and future needs.
* Work effectively with residents in clarifying and responding to their needs.
* Take responsibility to follow up with residents to ensure their needs and expectations are satisfied.
* Collaborate with others in their team to ensure the residents are receiving the highest quality of care.
* Take initiative, never leaving the resident waiting unnecessarily.
What to Expect
At Curam Care Homes, we are committed to providing and maintaining the highest standard of person-centered care and services by offering competitive benefits, encouraging work-life balance, and fostering career progression opportunities for all employees.
Benefits
* A positive working environment
* Ongoing education and training program
* Flexible working hours
* Paid breaks
* Premiums paid on Sundays and Public Holidays
* Complementary meals provided on long day shifts
* Referral bonus
* Discounted uniforms
* Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan
* Free car parking
* Pension scheme
* Death in service benefits
* Pharmacy discount
* Relocation bonus available
The above list of benefits is not exhaustive. For all informal inquiries or to request a copy of the full job description please email recruitment@curamcarehomes.ie.
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