Activity Co-Ordinator

Newcastle West Nursing Home; Newcastle West; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Newcastle West is seeking a coordinator for their activities programme. The role involves both one-to-one and group sessions, utilizing various activities like arts, crafts, and social recreation. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a background in working with older people. This position offers an opportunity to positively impact residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role essential.
• Experience of working with older people desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co‑coordinate and contribute to an activities programme.
• Utilize activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and music.
• Adapt activities to meet participant needs.

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Application Details

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Job Description

Responsibilities

To co‑coordinate and contribute to an activities programme, to include both one‑to‑one activity as well as group sessions. Utilizing activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, beauty, social recreation, hobbies and sensory stimulation taking into account the needs and interests of individual members and the collective group of Residents. Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a similar role essential
• Experience of working with older people desirable
• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not required