Activities Assistant - SignaCare New Ross

Virtue Integrated Care; New Ross; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (counsel

Employee Recognition Scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

Signacare New Ross Nursing Home is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan, organise, and facilitate social, recreational and therapeutic activities for residents in a caring, person-centred environment.

The role requires a friendly, enthusiastic approach, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a genuine interest in working with older persons. Flexible hours across 7 days and a supportive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible for 32 hours across 7 days.
• Previous experience in social care, healthcare setting, nursing home, or similar environment is desirable.
• A genuine interest in working with older persons.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying abilities and interests.
• Creative, energetic, and organised approach to activity planning.
• Good record-keeping and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Awareness of person-centred care principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and facilitate a variety of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and support individual interests and preferences.
• Assist in creating activity programmes that promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing.
• Support residents during group and one-to-one activities.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and resident participation.
• Assist with special events, celebrations, outings, and seasonal activities.
• Liaise with residents, families, and staff to identify suitable activities and interests.
• Ensure activity areas and equipment are clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Support residents in a respectful, dignified, and person-centred manner.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including health and safety requirements.
• Be prepared to carry out additional duties relevant to the role as required

Skills

Social care experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Engagement planning

Organised/admin skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support

Job description

Activities Assistant | SignaCare, New Ross

Important: Right to Work

Immediate Service Requirement: This role is only open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship or existing, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.

About Signacare New Ross Nursing Home

Signacare New Ross is a unique, purpose-built, nursing home in the beautiful woodland setting of The Ponds, New Ross, Co Wexford. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. At Signacare New Ross our CARA values - Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountable - define how we work, how we care, and how we grow together. These values underpin everything we do, from how we support our residents and families to how we work as a team.

Salary & Benefits

€14.15 per hour

Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and financial advice)

Employee Recognition Scheme

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job Profile

The ideal applicant for this role will have a friendly, enthusiastic, and caring approach, with the ability to engage residents in meaningful activities that enhance their wellbeing and quality of life. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and bring a positive, hands-on attitude to the role.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Plan, organise, and facilitate a variety of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for residents
• Encourage resident participation and support individual interests and preferences
• Assist in creating activity programmes that promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing
• Support residents during group and one-to-one activities
• Maintain accurate records of activities and resident participation
• Assist with special events, celebrations, outings, and seasonal activities
• Liaise with residents, families, and staff to identify suitable activities and interests
• Ensure activity areas and equipment are clean, safe, and well maintained
• Support residents in a respectful, dignified, and person-centred manner
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including health and safety requirements
• Be prepared to carry out additional duties relevant to the role as required
  
  

Requirements

• Available to work flexible for 32 hours across 7 days
• Previous experience in an social care role, healthcare setting, nursing home, or similar environment is desirable
• A genuine interest in working with older persons
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying abilities and interests
• Creative, energetic, and organised approach to activity planning
• Good record-keeping and administrative skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
• Awareness of person-centred care principles
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, Social Care, Recreational Studies, or a related qualification would be an advantage