Activities Co-Ordinator

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Location: The Residence Portlaoise, Block B, The Maltings, Harpurs Lane, Maryborough Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 Y7TC.

Full time role.

Purpose of Position:

To enhance the quality of the residents well-being by providing stimulating pastimes and facilitate 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 full time role within The Residence 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 relative / 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.

INDH

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you an EU citizen? (Required)

Work Location: In person