Activities Co-Ordinator - Newcastle West
Published on www.occupop.com 18 Apr 2025
Windmill Healthcare is currently recruiting for a qualified Activities Co-Ordinator to join our Care Team at Killeline Care Centre, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.
Duties:
- Oversee and coordinate the appropriate recreational, physical and individualised activities programme for the residents of Killeline 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
- Encourage involvement from the residents of The Village Nursing Care Centre
- Establish an open relationship with each resident and encourage each resident to participate
- Educate Killeline 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 Killeline 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:
- Gerontology Experience
- Sonas aPc
Experience:
- Previous experience with older people
Benefits:
- Discounted/free food
- Education reimbursement
- Flexible working hours
- On-site parking
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