Bank Activities Coordinator

Job Advertisement:

Nazareth House Killorglin is a purpose- built home which accommodate 39 male or female residents who need care and help with their daily tasks and want to be supported to keep up their level of independence as long as possible.

The nursing home is a vibrant place set in a desirable location, a short distance from Killorglin town, with a backdrop of the McGillycuddy Reeks, and on the banks of the River Laune.

Our core values are Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love, and Justice.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Statutory Sick Pay

PRSA Pension Fund

Free Parking

Bike to Work scheme

Refer a Friend programme

Uniform provided

Nazareth House Killorglin is currently looking for kind and caring Bank Activities Coordinator to join our team to enhance and support the excellent quality of daily life for our residents.

If you're a compassionate, positive person eager to work hard, then this is a job for you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or enhance your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Job Description:

Job Title: Bank Activities Coordinator

Location: Saint Joseph's Nursing Home, Ballymacprior, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

Reporting to: Director of Nursing

Purpose of the job:

To create and develop a programme whereby the quality of life of each resident within the Home is enhanced.

To organize and co-ordinate activities for each resident individually and in groups.

To identify the needs of individuals and groups and tailor the activities to suit their needs.

Activities programme to be designed to help maintain their interest.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

To provide suitable group and individual activities for residents.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the resident(s) needs and outcomes.

Maintain accurate documentation of activities, and participation rates by Nazareth House requirements

Provide evidence of reviews of the activities programme

professionally perform all your work, to meet the reporting mechanism requirements: eg. reporting any changes in health and activity status to the Director of Nursing ll. Directing all enquiries regarding care to the Nurse on duty Encouraging residents to express their opinions/needs

Protect the rights of residents by

• o Maintaining confidentiality
• o Respecting the individual's values, customs and spiritual beliefs
• o Ensuring that their rights are protected
• Liaise with other staff, relatives and friends of resident(s) to ensure full knowledge of their likes and dislikes.
• Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages the involvement of all other staff and family.
• Organise outings as appropriate, considering sufficient staffing requirements.
• General:
• To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
• To be familiar with all current policies and procedures, and to understand your duty to implement them when necessary
• Adhere to HIA standards and local policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• To wear a uniform and name badge appropriate to your role
• To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of your role is not divulged to a third party
• To promote and ensure the reputation of the Home at all times, both inside and outside at training sessions and other events.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Activities co-ordinator/s requires a wide range of skills e.g. arts, crafts, singing, and music are an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• The minimum desirable requirement is a FETAC level 5 certificate, preferably in the area of healthcare, or leisure studies
• Demonstrate to be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills to deliver your activity programme.
• Have a caring ability to deal with vulnerable persons, have patience and a positive outlook
• The desire to commit to ongoing training and self-development.
• This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.
• However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.