Job Description
RECRUITMENT 1.0 WTE Activity Assistant Salary Scale 6075 Healthcare Assistant Activity Assistant, reporting to: Activity Coordinator The Royal Hospital Donnybrook is a HSE Section 38 Voluntary Hospital with 178 beds that provides Post-Acute, Stroke Rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation and General Rehabilitation services, Day Hospital services, Respite and Residential Care services to adults. Qualifications and experience Applicants must, as a minimum, on the closing date for receipt of completed applications: Hold a fully completed relevant health skills FETAC Level 5, QQI Level 5 qualification (no outstanding modules). OR Hold an equivalent relevant healthcare qualification. AND Have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. Main purpose of the job To lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible. To create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the hospital, for residents to enjoy. To work with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs to put together an individual social care plan and to evaluate regularly. Working relations External relations: Relatives, visitors, volunteers. Key objectives / Purpose of the role To consult with each resident in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences. To ensure that all residents receive some form of social activity each week and residents receive one to one time, particularly those that do not wish to participate in group activities. To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements, such as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals and celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar that may affect activity pursuits, relevant to the ethnic mix of residents. To regularly assess the effectiveness of the social events and activities programme. To work as an active team member with your colleagues within the hospital to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved. To undertake any reasonable request which facilitates the residents right to choice, dignity and respect. Supervision and appraisal To attend regular supervisions with your line manager To provide inspirational resources and ideas to care staff for group and 1-1 social events. To assist residents who have dementia with activity sessions, reminiscence support, mobility, encouragement and general support. To be familiar and competent in using risk assessments for outside trips, with assistance from the team. To ensure all activities are documented in the activities diary. To report any accident or complaint to the manager and record this appropriately. Learning & development To undertake statutory and mandatory training to meet the requirements of current legislation and attend appropriate training courses to enhance personal and professional knowledge and skills. Closing date Sunday 9th October 2024.Informal enquiries to Reshmi Kachappilly, Assistant Director of Nursing Skills: Activities Residential Care social events Benefits: Free parking onsite Employee Assistance Programme Staff Canteen