Windmill Healthcare is currently recruiting for a part time Activities Co-Ordinator to join our Care Team at Abbot Close Care Centre, Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Duties:
* Oversee and coordinate the appropriate recreational, physical and individualised activities programme for the residents of Abbot Close Care Centre
* Review resident activity assessments on a regular basis or on a needs change basis
* Identify the needs of the collective group and individuals and tailor the activities to suit them
* implement appropriate engagement activities with the residents in our Dementia Unit
* Establish an open relationship with each resident and encourage each resident to participate
* Educate Abbot Close Care Centre staff to provide resident activities.
* Report any concerns about a resident to the lead nurse in charge
* Attend training courses both in-house and at other locations to meet and enhance the service being provided by Abbot Close Care Care Centre
* To undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Nursing.
* The foregoing should not be considered exhaustive.
Skills:
* Enjoy working with older people
* Fluent in the English language (verbal and written) and be eligible to work in Ireland
* Be a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life
* Highly motivated and have excellent communication skills to deliver activity programmes to a range of people
* Strong communication and listening skills
* The ability to work well in a team and liaise with other staff, volunteers and residents
* Act as a good role model
* Possess excellent teaching skills
Qualifications:
* Sonas Certification or similar
Experience:
* Previous experience with older people
* Previous experience with Dementia
Benefits:
* Positive and supportive working environment
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free on-site car parking
* Discounted meals
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