Windmill Healthcare are currently recruiting for experienced fulltime, permanent Activities Co-ordinator to join our Care Team at our Willow Brooke Care CentreThis role reports to the Director of Nursing / Person in Charge, and works side by side with the Activities Co-ordinator and team.
The role of the Activities Assistant at Willow Brooke Care Centre is to assist in the provision of quality care to clients/residents by the provision of a comprehensive activities programme for residents in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and staff.Responsibilities and Duties:Organising and maintaining on a daily basis standard activities which include arts and crafts, baking, gardening, flower arranging, newspapers quizzes, card games, bingo, exercise sessions, walks, hand massages, nail care, arranging hairdressing appointments, arranging attendance at mass or other religious services.Review resident activity assessments on a regular basis or on a needs change basisPlanning and implementing special activities which include (but are not limited to) outings, garden visits, birthday parties, Christmas and other seasonal celebrations.Drawing up a daily and weekly program of activities.Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging their participation.Establish an open relationship with each resident and encourage each resident to participateEducate Willow Brooke Care Centre staff to provide resident activities.Record the attendance of residents at all activities in the house and out of the house in EpiCare using the Therapies notes.Liaise with local library services in assisting residents selecting and returning library books and or any other facility they provide.Maintaining daily files and charts for each Resident that provide clear evidence of the activities planned and carried out.Keeping the nursing staff up to date on Resident's conditionAssisting with the orientation of new Residents to then Care Centre environmentAttend training courses both in-house and at other locations to meet and enhance the service being provided by Willow Brooke Care CentrePerform escort duties as requiredReport any concerns about a resident to the lead nurse in chargeEligibility Criteria:Qualifications:Essential: Leaving CertificateDesirable: Healthcare QualificationSonas Course Level 1 & 2Experience:Essential: Experience in a Nursing Home or Social Care environment.Desirable: Specialist skills in cooking, gardening, knitting, music, arts and craftsCore Aptitudes:Enjoy working with older peopleBe a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humor and a positive outlook on lifeHighly motivated and have excellent communication skills to deliver activity programmes to a range of peopleThe ability to work well in a team and liaise with other staff, volunteers and residentsAct as a good role modelCreativePossess excellent teaching skillsWhat do we offer?Free Garda VettingComprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional developmentOpportunities for career progressionFree on-site parkingDiscounted FoodBe part of our story....
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