Activities Coordinator (2026-2074)

Mowlam Healthcare Group; Wexford; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours contracts

Free Garda Vetting

Comprehensive induction training and 1

Opportunities for career progression

Paid training

Job summary

Castle Gardens Nursing Home in County Wexford is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support residents in daily life activities under the supervision of qualified nursing staff. The role requires maximizing residents' privacy and dignity with a flexible approach to hours.

You will organise a wide range of activities, plan special events, maintain daily records and Life Story Books, and assist with orientation and staff updates. Fluency in English and empathetic care are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Healthcare/Social care.
• Experience in a similar role desirable.
• Desirable courses: Sonas & Imagination Gym.

Responsibilities

• Organising daily activities (arts, crafts, baking, gardening, games, exercises).
• Plan and implement outings and seasonal celebrations.
• Draw up daily/weekly activity schedules.
• Maintain resident activity files and Life Story Books.
• Keep nursing staff updated on residents' status.
• Assist orientation of new residents to the home.
• Attend training and education programmes as required.
• Escort duties as needed and work across areas of the home.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Fluent English

Education

Relevant qualification in Healthcare/Social care

Job description

Castle Gardens Nursing Home is currently inviting applications to the role of Activities Coordinator. Purpose of the Role The role of Activities Coordinator is to support the Residents in carrying on of their daily activities under the direction and supervision of qualified nursing staff. The Activities Coordinator will ensure that the Resident's privacy and dignity is respected at all times. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder.

What does this role entail?

Organising and maintaining on a daily basis standard activities which include (but are not limited to) arts and crafts, baking, gardening, flower arranging, newspapers quizzes, card games, bingo, exercise sessions, walks, hand massages, nail care, arranging hairdressing appointments, sensory room and arranging attendance at mass or other religious services.

Planning and implementing special activities which include (but are not limited to) outings, garden visits, birthday parties, Christmas and other seasonal celebrations.

Drawing up a daily and weekly program of activities.

Maintaining daily files and charts for each Resident that provide clear evidence of the activities planned and carried out.

Ensuring each resident has an up to date and complete "Life Story Book".

Keeping the nursing staff up to date on Resident's condition.

Assisting with the orientation of new Residents to the Nursing Home environment.

Attending in-service training and education programmes as may be required.

Perform escort duties as required, which may from time to time involve duty beyond rostered hours.

Work in any area of the Nursing Home as may be required.

Qualifications and Skills Needed

Relevant qualification in Healthcare/Social care Experience in a similar role Completion of Sonas & Imagination Gym courses (desirable but not essential) Enthusiastic, caring, reliable and empathetic nature Strong Communication skills Fluent level of English both written and oral.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Free Garda Vetting
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Paid training

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

Note This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity.