Activity Coordinator

Fáilte Ireland; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 33 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site role

Résumé du poste

Fáilte Ireland is seeking an Activity Coordinator in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 to join a friendly, multi-disciplinary team. The role supports rehabilitation through therapeutic and recreational activities and requires experience in activities coordination, occupational therapy assistance, or healthcare assistance.

Hours are 78 hours fortnightly, with weekends possible, and the position is a maternity cover of 6 months with potential extension. Salary is €33-37k per annum, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience as an Activities Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Healthcare Assistant.
• QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent is desirable.
• Previous experience in a mental health setting.

Responsabilités

• Develop professional rapport with residents and encourage participation in appropriate activities.
• Obtain information from residents and/or families regarding interests and skills.
• Plan activity programmes collaboratively with individual patients.
• Organise, supervise and implement therapeutic and recreational programmes.
• Plan, supervise and accompany patients on appropriate outings.
• Engage patients in group and individual activities.
• Observe and record residents' behaviour, ability and responses, communicating observations to nursing staff and the wider MDT team.
• Participate in audits and maintain competency through required training and education.

Formation

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Description du poste

Location: Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Hours: 78 hours fortnightly, flexible to work weekends

Pay Rate / Salary: €33-37k per annum

Contract Type: Maternity Cover (6 months), with potential for extension

About the Role:

We are seeking an Activity Coordinator to play an integral role within a friendly, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The role will make a significant contribution to rehabilitation through therapeutic and recreational activities. This Activity Coordinator position will suit someone with relevant experience in activities coordination, occupational therapy assistance or healthcare assistance.

Why Apply:

• Friendly, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Opportunity to contribute to rehabilitation
• On-site role

Key Duties:

• Develop professional rapport with residents and encourage participation in appropriate activities.
• Obtain information from residents and/or families regarding interests and skills.
• Plan activity programmes collaboratively with individual patients.
• Organise, supervise and implement therapeutic and recreational programmes.
• Plan, supervise and accompany patients on appropriate outings.
• Engage patients in group and individual activities.
• Observe and record residents' behaviour, ability and responses, communicating observations to nursing staff and the wider MDT team.
• Participate in audits and maintain competency through required training and education.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 6 months' experience as an Activities Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Healthcare Assistant.
• QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent is desirable
• Previous experience in a mental health setting

About the Employer:

Further information about the employer will be provided at interview stage.

*Please note you must be eligible to work in Ireland full time (Stamp 4/EU)

Please note that this role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances.