Job description:
Ealga Lodge Nursing Home are currently seeking an Activities Assistant to join the team.
We provide the very highest standard in Nursing Home Care with the resident at the centre of every decision and action we take. We are proud of the service we provide and how we meet the high expectations of our residents and their families.
Role: Activities Assistant
Accountable To: Director of Nursing
Reports To: Activities Co-Ordinator, Nurse in Charge
Duties & Responsibilities will include:
* Organise, promote and facilitate activities for residents in conjunction with the care team.
* Co-ordinate activity programmes that will maintain interest and progression over a period of time.
* Identify the needs of the collective group of individuals and tailor the activities to suit.
* Record and update resident's documentation on engagement levels during activities.
* Ability to build links with the local community, voluntary bodies and healthcare organisations.
* Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
* Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
* Effectively communicate with residents, visitors and colleagues.
* Support and assist the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
* Be committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.
* Activities programmes must adhere to the Values, policies and procedures of the nursing home and the working environment.
Education & Qualifications:
* FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or related field (preferable).
* Care of the Older Person, Dementia Care and Palliative Care Support Modules are desirable or willing to complete (Preferable).
* Current and valid CPR, Infection Control, Manual and Resident Moving & Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
Skills and Experience:
* Previous working experience in Care of the Older Person within a residential care home setting.
* Specialist skills in cooking, gardening, knitting, music, arts and crafts would be desirable.
* Dementia courses / training completed
* Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
* Passionate about delivering outstanding services to older people.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Shinrone, Birr, CO. Offaly R42EA34: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person