Activities coordinator

SeeMe Hired Ltd

Gorey

On-site

EUR 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Evergreen Care is seeking an Activities coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, coordinating with nursing staff to ensure high-quality leisure experiences. You will organise events, activities, and daily programmes to enrich residents' lives and promote a supportive community.

The role requires strong communication, energy, and a collaborative approach with staff, volunteers and residents to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.

Qualifications

Excellent communication, organisational and time-management abilities are essential.
Ability to work well in a team and liaise with staff, volunteers and residents.
Energetic and enthusiastic approach with commitment to enriching residents' lives.
Experience in Health/Social Care is desirable and willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

Promote an environment that meets residents' spiritual, recreational and leisure needs.
Plan and arrange a varied activity programme with nurse manager, including arts, games, crafts and exercise.
Initiate and assist in planning events such as birthdays and seasonal celebrations.
Organise daily activities and promote a resident-focused environment.
Deliver activity programmes with strong communication and teamwork with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Energetic and enthusiastic

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 cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates nine Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus 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 makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents 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: