Mental Health Activity Facilitator & Care Assistant

St Patrick's Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range €37,386-€42,926

19 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Ongoing training

Paid study leave and funding for study

Job summary

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services in Dublin is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) on a 0.71 WTE, permanent contract (55 hours per fortnight). The role includes cleaning clinical equipment, delivering and supporting group activities, and accompanying service users within therapeutic programs.

The candidate must hold a FETAC Level 5 qualification in a healthcare-related discipline, have a full clean Category B licence, and be able to facilitate diverse group activities both in person and

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum FETAC Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in a healthcare-related discipline, with proof of certification required
• Possess a full, clean Category B driving licence and demonstrate willingness to drive a hospital vehicle as part of the role
• Be aged 23–69 years to meet insurance eligibility criteria
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate a variety of group activities, including but not limited to task-based and meditation-focused groups, delivered both in person and via virtual platforms
• Be competent in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Teams and Outlook
• Have experience working within an inpatient mental health setting and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

• Welcome Service Users in Admissions, providing a supportive point of contact
• Offer refreshments during admission
• Orient Service Users to key facilities
• Accompany Service Users to consultants’ offices, group sessions, and activity rooms
• Accompany Service Users on therapeutic garden walks as per care plans
• Support Service User visits to ensure a positive experience
• Support Service User–focused events in collaboration with other departments
• Assist with preparation, support and delivery of hospital art exhibitions including the Service User art exhibition
• Contribute to organisational events (e.g. Tree Decorating Party, First Fortnight, Family Day)
• Facilitate hospital orientation tours and information sessions
• Assist Service Users with completing forms and navigation within the hospital
• Lead and support daily structured group walks within hospital grounds and the community
• Drive hospital van in line with road safety and policies
• Support Day programmes and relaxation sessions
• Maintain therapy spaces and manage OT supplies
• Maintain and oversee the Service User Garden and staff areas
• Set up and restore activities rooms and equipment
• Complete clear shift handovers and report incidents as required
• Any other duties as directed by Head of Occupational therapy

Skills

Group activities facilitation

MS Teams & Outlook

MS Office proficiency

Education

FETAC Level 5 qualification in healthcare-related discipline

Tools

MS Teams

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services in Dublin is seeking a Health Care Assistant (HCA) on a 0.71 WTE, permanent contract (55 hours per fortnight). The role includes cleaning clinical equipment, delivering and supporting group activities, and accompanying service users within therapeutic programs.

The candidate must hold a FETAC Level 5 qualification in a healthcare-related discipline, have a full clean Category B licence, and be able to facilitate diverse group activities both in person and