· To develop imaginative approaches to occupation and activity for residents.
· To draw up a daily/ weekly programmes of activity
· To assist the Care Staff in fulfilling the personal/ physical needs of residents in accordance with their Care Plan
· Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are respectful, always promoting independence and equality.
· Plan and organise activities for those residents who wish to volunteer for activities or duties in the home. These might include:
· Running shop
· Domestic tasks, such as table setting, baking, dusting
· Running library
· Organising specialist events e.g. giving talks, music sessions
· Manning reception at week-ends/ out of hours
· Answering phone out of hours
· Answering door
¨ To provide and organise activities and stimulation for those residents who wish to participate. Useful activities might include:
· Music and movement sessions
· Dancing
· Sing-along
· Mass/Service
· Quizzes
· Concerts
· Bingo
· Card games
· Knitting
· Games such as draughts, skittles, darts
· Music evenings
· Readings
¨ Organise classes such as:
· Art
· Pottery
· Gardening
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¨ Organise Outings such as:
· To art galleries
· To concerts
· To shop
· To dine
· To seaside
· To cinema
· To Sports Events
· For walks
¨ Organise Events such as:
· Birthday parties
· Anniversaries
· Personal Special Occasions
· Christmas festivities
· Easter festivities
· Halloween
· Sunday lunch sherry receptions
· "Candle light" Dinner dances
· Barbecues
· Advise Chef of such events at least two weeks in advance
Other Duties:
Offer suggestions and make proposals for opportunities to improve the care, the processes, the methods or the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.15-€15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Education:
* Leaving Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
* Activity based role: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/01/2026