CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading Nursing Home Groups. We provide dedicated care and a 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, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff.
Job Summary
The Activity Assistant will be reporting to our Training & Activities Co‑Ordinate. Plan and deliver activities to suit the needs of the resident.
Key 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.
To take a collaborative approach to activity planning; listening to residents, staff and family.
Reporting any changes in resident's condition to the trained nurse.
The Activity Leader will be escorting or transferring residents to aid their participation in activities employ manual handling best practice and take 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 which offers 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 - this is 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 Type: Permanent
Pay: €14.68 per hour
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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