Activities Co-Ordinator - Wygram Nursing Home

Virtue Integrated Care; Wexford; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wygram Nursing Home in Wexford Town is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator to promote social, emotional and recreational wellbeing for residents. You will plan and lead a varied programme, centred on individual interests and abilities, with an emphasis on independence and inclusion.

The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, a caring, person-centred approach, and the ability to work with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to create meaningful activities that

Qualifications

• A caring, person-centred approach to residents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity to develop engaging activities.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine interest in enhancing wellbeing of older people.
• Experience in activities, social care or related role desirable.
• Commitment to CARA Values and positive resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the social care and activities programme within the home.
• Develop a varied programme of meaningful activities promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Ensure activities are person-centred, aligning with residents' interests and abilities.
• Encourage resident participation and help maintain hobbies and new interests.
• Organise group and individual activities, events, outings and celebrations.
• Work with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to enhance social wellbeing.
• Encourage interaction and companionship among residents.
• Support staff and volunteers involved in activities.
• Maintain records of activities and participation.
• Liaise with external groups, entertainers and community organisations.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with policies.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture where residents participate and feel valued.
• Lead by example and model CARA Values in all interactions.

Skills

People-centred approach

Communication skills

Creativity

Organisational skills

Independence / initiative

Teamwork

Interest in elderly wellbeing

Experience in activities / social care

CARA Values

Job description

We are inviting applications from enthusiastic, caring and creative team members who are interested in taking on the role of Activities Co-Ordinator within Wygram Nursing home, Wexford Town.

You will play an important role in promoting the social, emotional and recreational wellbeing of our residents, ensuring that activities and social opportunities are meaningful, inclusive and centred around individual interests, preferences and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the social care and activities programme within the home.
• Develop a varied programme of meaningful activities that promotes residents' independence, choice, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Ensure activities are person-centred, taking account of residents' individual interests, abilities, backgrounds and preferences.
• Encourage resident participation and identify opportunities for residents to maintain existing hobbies and interests or develop new ones.
• Organise group and individual activities, including social events, entertainment, outings and seasonal celebrations.
• Work closely with residents, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to identify opportunities to enhance residents' social wellbeing.
• Encourage meaningful interaction and companionship among residents.
• Support and coordinate staff and volunteers involved in activities within the home.
• Maintain appropriate records of activities and resident participation.
• Liaise with external groups, entertainers and community organisations where appropriate.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture where every resident has opportunities to participate and feel valued.
• Lead by example and promote our CARA Values (Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountability) in all interactions with residents, families and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, enthusiastic and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and the ability to develop engaging and meaningful activities.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine interest in enhancing the lives and wellbeing of older people.
• Previous experience in activities, social care, healthcare or a similar role is desirable.
• Commitment to our CARA Values and to creating a positive experience for our residents.