Activity Coordinator

Experienced Activity Coordinator required for South County Dublin.
Our benefits include: Family friendly working arrangements Contributory pension Free onsite staff parking Career development Comprehensive training programmes Further education supports Onsite library and research facility Employee wellbeing programme Employee assistance programme Subsidised onsite restaurant Cycle to work scheme Responsibilities will include: Develop a professional rapport with residents.
Ensure that residents are greeted and welcomed to participate in activities that are appropriate to them.
Obtain information from residents and/or their families regarding their interests and skills.
Plan activities programmes collaboratively with individual patients.
Organize, supervise, and implement therapeutic and recreational programmes for the patients in conjunction with activity team colleagues.
Plan, supervise, and accompany patients on appropriate outings.
Engage patients in both group and individual activities as deemed appropriate.
Observe general behavior, ability, and response from residents.
Record observations in the in the residents clinical notes and communicate it to the ward nursing staff and wider MDT team.
Take part in the audit process in relation to recreational and activity programmes in line with regulation requirements of the Mental Health Commission.
Maintain competency and practice in attendance at and completion of required training and education.
Qualifications: QQI Level 5 (8 modules) 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 mental health setting is an advantage.
Category B Full Driving License is desirable.
Skills: Activity Coodinator Healthcare HCA Mental Health