Activities Lead

CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading residential homes for the older person. We provide dedicated care and a safe and welcoming home for all our Residents. Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full, with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff. We are now looking for a kind and reliable Activities Coordinator, for our Brookfield Care Centre. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment. Responsibilities & Duties 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 Qualifications and Skills 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 Level 5 qualification in Applied Social Studies or similar Have a good level of English language skills Good communication skills Availability to work varied shift patterns days, across Monday to Sunday. What we offer: Comprehensive induction training Free Garda Vetting A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers Competitive rates of pay Subsidised meals Paid quality training Continuous professional development Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved) Employee of the Month programme Employee Assistance Programme which offers advise 1 Free Uniform/year Free parking * Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date Monday, 6th April 2020. Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Permanent