Duties and Responsibilities
* Complete assessments and care planning for each resident.
* To provide a varied activities programme that addresses the needs of all residents as identified from the Activity Assessment.
* To carryout group session and individual sessions with residents to meet their recreational, leisure social and spiritual needs as expressed by the residents, their families, or caring and nursing staff.
* Planning and implementing special activities which include outings, garden visits, birthday parties, Christmas and other seasonal celebrations.
* Completing the daily / weekly program of Activities
* Create a Life Story Book for each Resident
* Communicate with families and keeping them up to date on activities and events.
* Managing the Social Media platforms
* Facilitate visiting groups to the Nursing Home
* Facilitate celebrations of cultural significance
* Maintain Residents notice board
* Maintain the Activity Log
* Other duties as requested from Management which may include but are not limited to; escorting Residents to hospital visits or covering for HCA absence etc.
Skills Required
* Qualification in Social Care, Health Care studies or equivalent is essential.
* SONAS certified is desirable.
* At least 2 years' experience working in Care of the Older Person within a residential care home setting is essential.
* Knowledge of completing the weekly activities program
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrable skills in cooking, gardening, knitting, music, arts and crafts is desirable.
* Fluent level of English both written and oral
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €13.50 per hour
Experience:
* Activities: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person