Activities

Orwell Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mandatory training

Death-in-Service Insurance benefit

Company pension

Continuous Professional Development op

Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to W

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike storage

Company events

Sick pay

Job summary

Orwell Healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our team. You will plan, organise and run engaging activities for residents in the ABI unit and surrounding units to improve intellectual, physical and social wellbeing within a supportive, homely environment.

The role requires flexible work across five days from seven, collaboration with the MDT, families and staff, and adherence to Orwell Healthcare policies and HIQA standards.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting organization.
• Strong public speaking skills and engagement with residents.
• Solid knowledge of event planning practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Organise and run activities for residents in the ABI unit and residents.
• Arrange and implement individual, small and large group activities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Plan social and spiritual events in conjunction with staff, residents and families.
• Liaise with MDT, external parties and contractors.
• Encourage involvement from residents, staff and the local community.
• Advertise weekly events and liaise with administration regarding newsletters and upcoming events.
• Promote a positive culture towards activities in the Nursing Home.
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in IT systems.

Skills

Certification as Activities Pro

Public speaking

Event planning knowledge

Job description

Location: On site / Dublin, Co. Dublin, D06 F6C4, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
Hourly Salary range:from € 14.80 to € 14.80

Job Description

Location:Rathgar, Dublin 6

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week)

About us

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin’s most respected healthcare providers, renowned for delivering exceptional care to our residents since 1987. We operate across two locations in Rathgar:

• Orwell Private:Convalescence, Long-Term Care and Acquired Brain Injury Unit

Our vision is to provide a continuum of high-quality, person-centred care in a friendly, homely and luxurious environment. Services include residential long- and short-term care, dementia care, acquired brain injury care, respite care and home care support.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experiencedActivitiesto join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within an established and supportive organisation. The role involves organising and coordinating activities for active daily living for our residents with the overall aim of improving their intellectual, physical and general health and wellbeing with focus on Orwell Healthcare policies and procedures, statutory regulations and the Health Information and Quality Authority standards.

This position requires flexibility, with the successful candidate expected to workany 5 days over 7.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and run activities for residents in the ABI unit and residents.
• Arrange and implement individual, small and large group activities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Plan social and spiritual events in conjunction with staff, residents and families.
• Liaise effectively with members of the MDT, external parties and contractors.
• Encourage involvement from residents, staff and the local community.
• Arrange entertainment, events, special days and relevant fundraising.
• Complete audits, compile reports and contribute to governance and management of resources.
• Advertise weekly events and liaise with administration staff regarding newsletters and upcoming events.
• Promote a positive culture towards activities in the Nursing Home.
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in IT systems.

Skills and Competencies

• To have good knowledge of event planning practices and techniques
• Public speaking experience
• Certification as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting organization

What We Offer

• Paid mandatory training
• Death-in-Service Insurance benefit
• Company pension
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to Work)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike storage
• Company events
• Sick pay (as per policy)

Additional Information

All job offers are subject to:

• Satisfactory references
• Garda Vetting
• Pre-employment medical assessment

Orwell Healthcare is anequal opportunities employer.