Posted: 18 June
The role
Windmill Healthcare – Activities Assistant (Full‑time)
Windmill Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Full‑time Activities Assistant for our Care Team at Ferbane Care Centre.
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate recreational, physical and individualized activities programme for residents.
Review resident activity assessments regularly or as needs change.
Identify group and individual needs and tailor activities accordingly.
Record attendance of residents in EpiCare using the Thermies notes.
Encourage resident involvement and establish open relationships with each resident.
Educate staff to provide resident activities.
Plan and implement special activities including outings, garden visits, birthday parties, Christmas and other seasonal celebrations.
Liaise with local library services to help residents select and return books.
Report resident concerns to the lead nurse.
Attend training courses to enhance the service provided by Ferbane Care Centre.
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.
Maintain confidentiality; do not discuss the workings of the Home or its residents with people outside the Care Centre.
Qualifications
Leaving Certificate
Desirable Qualifications
Sonas Course Level 1 & 2
Experience
Experience in a Nursing Home or Social Care environment.
Desirable Experience
Specialist skills in cooking, gardening, knitting, music, arts and crafts.
Core Aptitudes
Enjoy working with older people.
Committed, patient and caring with sense of humor and positive outlook.
Highly motivated with excellent communication skills to deliver activity programmes to a range of people.
Ability to work well in a team and liaise with staff, volunteers and residents.
Act as a good role model.
Creative.
Possess excellent teaching skills.
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