Activities Assistant

Location: On site, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Reports to: Person in Charge

Our client, one of Ireland's leading Nursing Home Groups is looking to hire a suitable Activity Assistant for one of sites based in Swords, Co. Dublin.

The role will ideally suit someone coming from a healthcare background that has experience with working with geriatric patients/clients and has got involved in doing daily activities or any occupational therapy with clients.

Key Duties:

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care.
• Ensuring the activity calendar is planned and the execution of the action plan in an efficient manner.
• Providing a broad range of activities to cater for all needs including both group and individual activities.
• To take a collaborative approach to activity planning; listening to residents, staff and family.
• Reporting any changes in resident's condition to the trained nurse.
• The Activity Leader will be escorting or transferring residents to aid their participation in activities employ manual handling best practice and take direction from the Nursing staff

Essential Criteria:

• QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as an Activities Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Healthcare Assistant.
• Previous experience in a geriatric setting or working with people with ID or challenging behaviours would be an advantage.
• Category B Full Driving License is desirable.

To find out more, please contact 086 2014915 / 091 423293 and email [email protected]

*Please note you must be eligible to work in Ireland full time (Minimum Stamp 4). Sponsorship is not provided for this role.

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