Activities coordinator

Evergreen Care

Gorey

On-site

EUR 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Meals provided on shifts over 8 hours.

Free on-site parking

Fantastic training and career dev.

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Evergreen Care is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator in Ireland to develop and deliver a varied activity programme for residents, in coordination with care staff. You will promote social, spiritual, and leisure activities daily and help organise events and celebrations within the home.

Key duties include planning engaging activities, maintaining daily activity schedules, and ensuring a resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

Energetic and enthusiastic.
Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
Experience working in Health/Social Care environment desirable.
Committed to undertaking further training.
Position is subject to Garda vetting and reference checks.

Responsibilities

To promote through high standards of work, an environment that focuses on and manages the individual spiritual, recreational and leisure needs of the residents.
To plan and arrange a varied activity programme in agreement with the Nurse Manager in accordance with best practice, including but not limited to; arts and crafts, baking, flower arranging, card games, bingo, exercise sessions, hand massage, nail care, sensory room, attendance at religious services.
To initiate and assist in the planning and execution of all events, such as birthday parties or other celebrations and seasonal events, and to be present during those events.
Organise and maintain on a daily basis all standard activities, actively helping to promote and create a resident focused environment, planning and implementing special activities as requested by or as deemed to be of interest to the Residents.
Be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills to deliver your activity programmes to a range of people.
Be able to work well in a team and liaise with other staff, volunteers, and residents.

Skills

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Excellent communication

Time management

Team player

Job description

Activities coordinator

Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long- and short-term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also support others who need residential care. Evergreen Care currently operates 12 Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective on nursing home care in communities across Ireland. Each of our homes focuses on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses, and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that make our people special, but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means becoming part of a special community where you can make a real difference in our residents' lives every day.

About the role

Role & Responsibilities:

To promote through high standards of work, an environment that focuses on and manages the individual spiritual, recreational and leisure needs of the residents.
To plan and arrange a varied activity programme in agreement with the Nurse Manager in accordance with best practice, including but not limited to; arts and crafts, baking, flower arranging, card games, bingo, exercise sessions, hand massage, nail care, sensory room, attendance at religious services.
To initiate and assist in the planning and execution of all events, such as birthday parties or other celebrations and seasonal events, and to be present during those events.
Organise and maintain on a daily basis all standard activities, actively helping to promote and create a resident focused environment, planning and implementing special activities as requested by or as deemed to be of interest to the Residents.
Be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills to deliver your activity programmes to a range of people.
Be able to work well in a team and liaise with other staff, volunteers, and residents.

Applicants must be: