Activity Co-Ordinator

Healthcare Ireland Group; Armagh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Professional development and training

Pension plan

Uniforms and PPE supplied

Free parking

Monthly incentives and recognition

Job summary

Orchard Lodge in Armagh is a purpose-built care home providing residential and nursing care, including dementia support. We seek an Activity Co-Ordinator to create a varied schedule that promotes wellbeing and enjoyment for our residents.

You will plan, organise and deliver group and individual activities, working with the care team, families and external partners to meet diverse interests and abilities. The role is 36 hours per week and offers an attractive hourly rate with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating group and individual recreational activities.
• Ability to plan, organise and facilitate a range of activities.
• Observation and reporting of resident responses.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and care team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, planning and delivering group and individual activities.
• Engage with residents in one-on-one or group activities.
• Setting up activity areas and gathering supplies.
• Ensure accurate updating of records and systems.
• Stay informed about wellbeing activities and trends.
• Undertake other duties as designated by the Home Manager.

Skills

Activity coordination

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Are you a creative thinker and social butterfly? Do you have what it takes to be the Activity Coordinator in our care home?

The Home

Orchard Lodge is a wonderfully positioned, purpose-built residential care and nursing home in Armagh. Our home benefits from views of the two local cathedrals and the surrounding city from most of the bedrooms, main lounges and all dining rooms.

Here at Orchard Lodge, we offer professional, person-centred residential and nursing care, as well as specialist care for those living with dementia. We are also registered to provide care for young people with physical disabilities.

All our private, light and spacious bedrooms are fully-furnished, with the benefit of en-suite facilities. Residents are very welcome to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their space and make it their home. Our facilities are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible, with the assistance of 24 hour care.

Our kind and compassionate care and nursing teams are fully trained to provide reassuring, compassionate support, companionship and comfort, with the utmost dignity and respect, so that all residents feel safe and secure living in our lovely community.

The Role

At Healthcare Ireland we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing engaging activities and wellbeing initiatives that promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The role of Activity Co-Ordinator involves providing a schedule of engaging pursuits that create a supportive environment where residents can thrive.

The Activity Co-Ordinator will contribute to the planning, organising and facilitation of recreational and therapeutic activities for residents in our Homes. The Activity Co-Ordinator will work closely with the care team, families, resident and external partners to develop and implement a wide range of activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of our residents.

• 36 hours/week

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

• Preparing, planning and delivering group and individual recreational and occupational activities, observing, recording and reporting resident response.
• Engage with residents in one-on-one or group activities, such as games, crafts, music, exercise, outings and social events based on their interest and preferences.
• Setting up and organising of activity areas, including gathering supplies, arranging furniture and displaying materials.
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of records, case files and computerised information systems.
• Stay informed about best practices and trends in wellbeing and activities for residents.
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI
• NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
• Uniforms and PPE supplied
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.