Overview
CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading Nursing Home Groups. We provide a dedicated, 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, while building relationships with all our staff. We require an experienced Activities Assistant in our Montenotte Nursing Home. We provide the highest standards of home care and are looking for someone who can contribute to our high-end service, delivering quality activities for our residents to enjoy and feel comfortable in our home.
Job Summary
The Activity Assistant will report to our Training & Activities Co-ordinator. Plan and deliver activities to suit the needs of the resident.
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
* Taking a collaborative approach to activity planning; listening to residents, staff and family
* Reporting any changes in resident's condition to the trained nurse
* Escort or transfer residents to aid their participation in activities, employing manual handling best practice, and taking direction from the Nursing staff
* Health and Safety Awareness
* Communication and relationships with all members of staff, Manager, Residents and Families
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
* Training & Development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme with advice and counselling services for carers and their immediate families
* Free uniform and safety boots – one tunic paid for per year by CareChoice
* Additional annual leave for years of service
* Annual Loyalty bonus (based on years of service)
* Refer a friend bonus
* Free parking
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.
Benefits
* On-site parking
* Discounted/free food
* Wellness programmes
Job Details
* Job Type: Permanent
* Pay: €14.68 per hour
* Schedule: 8 hour shift
* Work Location: In person
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