Job Description Job Summary: Our Activity Facilitators are central to ensuring that Praxis Care achieves our goal of providing quality care and support to individuals within the service.
Each Activity Facilitator works as part of a dedicated team to deliver a high-quality and reliable support service.
They provide friendliness and encouragement to the people we support, fostering independence and creating an environment that helps them achieve their desired outcomes.
At Praxis Care, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service, ensuring that respect and dignity are at the forefront of all we do.
Key Accountabilities: Support and empower individuals to develop/improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including managing domestic or social skills and personal care.
Collaborate closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
Work with other Activity Facilitators and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment.
For some services, this may involve resolving conflicts or challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques and language.
Ensure that medication is stored and administered in accordance with Praxis Care's Medication Policy, where necessary.
Familiarize yourself with all administration requirements of the service, ensuring relevant information is recorded and logged per the service's reporting guidelines.
Stay informed about all policies and procedures within the service (including Health & Safety) and ensure attendance and participation in all related training.
About The Role Requirements of the Role: Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
Perform all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
Carry out additional duties as necessary to meet the needs of the service.
Work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service.
The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary.
It should be noted that stated duties or locations associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.
Criteria: Skills & Competencies Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver's licence, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post) Risk assessment skills Leadership skills Problem-solving skills Organisational skills Time management skills Numeracy and literacy skills Effective communication skills Attributes Team player Understanding of diversity Available to work flexibly Skills Needed About The Company Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia.
Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Company Culture Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience.
We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support. If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Desired Criteria Experience working within the health and social care field.
Required Criteria Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle Right to Work in Ireland Closing Date Friday 24th January, 2025