Activity Coordinator - Hiring Immediately

We are on the lookout for a brilliant Activity Coordinator to join our vibrant team at Kiltipper Woods Care Centre in South Dublin.
Growing your career as a Full Time Activity Coordinator is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in leadership, creativity and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Activity Coordinator at Kiltipper Woods Care Centre today!

Activity Coordinator required for Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24

Kiltipper Woods Care Centre is a leading healthcare centre and are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative person to join our activities team.  

 

Our Activity Coordinator is central to the well-being of our residents and patients. For many, she or he is a life-link, a familiar and trusted person whose presence is felt and appreciated on many levels.

What we are looking for is some who will:

 

• Organise and co-ordinate activities for active daily living that will maintain interest and progression over time.
• Meet new residents, find out their interest and preferences and encourage them to attend activities.
• Consult with residents about the activities programme and where practical and appropriate respond to their wishes.
• Be proactive in forward planning events e.g. national / festive celebrations.
• Establish links with the local community and encourage cross generational activities.
• Research new ideas and keep up to date with developments in activities for older people.
• Assist with producing the monthly activities bulleting and newsletter in collaboration with the MDT team and ensure that it is circulated to all residents.
• Ensure the activities programme reflects the wide range of individual needs, abilities and preferences. Ensuring a diverse programme that caters for everyone.
• Work as part of a team.

 

What qualifies someone for this position?

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent or Level 5 Applied Social Care essential.
• Previous working experience in a Care Environment or Care of the Older Person within a residential care setting desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An intuitive knowledge of the interests and needs of older people.
• Have a good knowledge of the HIQA Standards.
• A ‘can-do’ problem-solving attitude coupled with organisational skills.
• Have a teamwork approach and a flexible attitude. 
• A commitment to undertake further training.

 

What do you get in return? 

• Excellent staff facilities. Opportunity to work as apart of an onsite multidisciplinary team.
• Kiltipper Woods Care Centre has built and sustained it's reputation for excellence in the provision of quality care and standards.
• A pleasant working environment
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Continuous Professional Development
• Paid Mandatory Training
• Committed to providing and maintaining the highest standard of care.
• Subsidised Café
• Tax save scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to Work)
• Free Car Parking
• Bike Storage
• Pension Scheme
• Pharmacy Discount card
• Credit Union Savings Plan
• Discounted Physio sessions

Benefits of working as a Activity Coordinator in South Dublin:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package