Activities Coordinator - Relief

The Marlay Nursing Home have an opportunity for an Activities Coordinator to join our team on a Relief basis. The Activities coordinator will report to the Activities Team Supervisor and will be working closely with residents to manage the activities. The role requires someone highly organized, strong communicator, taking an active role in prompting 'person centered best practice' in care of older adults with an emphasis on promoting resident autonomy and inclusive practice.

Job Summary

Plan and deliver activities to suit the needs of the resident.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care
• Ensuring the activity calendar is planned in advance
• Execution of the action 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.
• The Activity Leader will be escorting or transferring residents to aid their participation in activities employ manual handling best practice and take direction from the Nursing staff
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Communication and Relationships with all members of staff, Manager, Residents and Families.
• All employees are expected to honour the privacy of the resident. Respect for the individuality, dignity, autonomy and empowerment of the resident must underpin all activities and interactions undertaken during the course of their duties

What we offer :

• 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
• Free uniform - one tunic paid for per year by Carechoice
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free parking

The Marlay Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunities employer.