Location: The Residence Carton, Tonlegee Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 N5K3.
Full time role.
Purpose of Position:
To enhance the quality of the residents well-being by providing stimulating pastimes and facilitate residents to reach their artistic and creative potential in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Reports To:
Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing or Clinical Nurse Manager
Roster:
This is a full time role within The Residence Carton. The hours of work are 40 per week and will include a flexible roster which includes some late evening shifts. It will also require weekend work on a rotational basis.
Responsibilities
* To identify the social activity preferences of each resident.
* To maintain individual social activity plans for each resident.
* To plan the daily social activity programme and facilitate external providers to ensure optimum value for the residents.
* To motivate care staff to be actively involved in the delivery of the social activity programme.
* To communicate effectively with the staff nurse regarding the well being of residents to take part in social activity.
* To develop a good rapport with the relative / friends of the residents where appropriate.
* To ensure all staff are aware of planned activities.
* To manage volunteers in a professional manner.
* To keep abreast of new developments in care of older persons social activity programmes.
* To liaise with the Director of Nursing in organising outings throughout the year.
* To contribute to the management meeting when requested.
* To effectively manage the allocated social activity budget.
* To establish links with and encourage involvement of the local community.
* To act as an ambassador for the Nursing Home at all times.
INDH
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you an EU citizen? (Required)
Work Location: In person