Activities Co-Ordinator | Full time
- Swords, Co Dublin
- €14.89 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supporting the nursing staff in providing high quality holistic care
- Ensuring the activity calendar is planned in advance
- Execution of the activity plan in an efficient manner
- Providing a broad range of activities to cater for all needs including both group and individual activities.
- To take a collaborative approach to activity planning; listening to residents, staff and family.
- Reporting any changes in resident’s condition to the trained nurse.
- When escorting or transferring residents to aid their participation in activities employ manual handling best practice and take direction from the Nursing staff.
- Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
- Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
- Minimum of 1 yrs experience in this role
- Have a good level of English language skills
- Good communication skills
- Availability to work varied shift patterns days, across Monday to Sunday.
- Comprehensive induction training
- Free Garda Vetting
- A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Training & Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice and counselling services, for carers and their immediate families
- Refer a friend bonus
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking