The Fern Dean Stepaside are expanding and have an exciting opportunity for a caring energetic, compassionate, kind, creative and reliable Activities Coordinator to join our team.The Activities Coordinator will deliver activities that enrich residents' lives and help implementing a regular schedule of activities to allow residents to enjoy creative expression, socialisation and exercise.The Activities Coordinator will work within our multidisciplinary care team to nurture a caring, homely environment for residents to enable residents to fulfil their social, cultural, recreational needs and to maximise their independence in accordance with their wishes, while ensuring each residents' privacy and dignity is always respected.Main Responsibilities
Deliver activities program under supervision of the activities manager
Document activities attended
Assist residents to the different events and group activities
Maintain activities store clean and tidy
Assist resident to the hairdressing salon
Provide assistance during meals
Provide assistance for the use of the garden spaces
Requirements
EU/EEA citizenship
FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or related field/Care Assistant Background - Care of the Older Person, Dementia Care and Palliative Care Support Modules are desirable or willing to complete.
Experience in design and delivery of activities for older people.
Previous experience of doing activities in a residential care centre.
Sonas training desirable or willing to complete.
Imagination Gym training desirable or willing to complete
Why Choose Us?We deeply value our staff and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Meals on Duty provided.
Uniforms Provided.
Income Protection.
Life Insurance.
Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
Educational Assistance to support your ongoing learning.
