Activities Assistant - SignaCare New Ross

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Signacare New Ross is seeking an Activities Assistant to engage residents in meaningful activities that enhance wellbeing and quality of life. You will work flexibly, 32 hours across seven days, both independently and as part of a supportive team, using excellent communication to connect with residents and families.

The role requires a friendly, enthusiastic, and caring attitude, with the ability to run diverse activities and maintain accurate records, while upholding person-centred care

Qualifications

• Availability to work 32 hours over 7 days.
• Experience in social care, healthcare setting, nursing home or similar is desirable.
• Genuine interest in working with older persons.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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 promoting 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 events, 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.
• Follow all policies and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivate and engage residents

Record-keeping

Administrative skills

Creativity and organisation

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