Activities Coordinator

About Bridhaven Nursing Home

Bridhaven Nursing Home, situated in Mallow, County Cork, is a purpose-built care facility dedicated to improving the lives of our elderly residents. We uphold our core values of caring, accountability, responsiveness, and ambition by ensuring respectful communication, promoting independence and individuality, and partnering with the community to foster a family-like supportive environment.

Role Overview

The Activities Coordinator is a crucial team member responsible for enhancing residents' quality of life through the design and implementation of social, cultural, and recreational programs tailored to their needs. The role embodies our care philosophy where social well-being is core to resident care.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a broad spectrum of activities to engage residents both physically and mentally, supporting their well-being.
• Promote and respect each resident's privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and personal fulfillment.
• Facilitate and support the residents' committee, ensuring comprehensive representation and accessibility of information.
• Conduct ongoing social care needs assessments and maintain up-to-date records for all residents.
• Complete "This is Me" booklets with residents and families, organize memory boxes, and arrange personalized room nameplates with chosen pictures or symbols.
• Stay informed about current approaches and advancements in elder care.
• Build strong community relationships and coordinate the volunteer program in line with organizational policies.
• Assist in planning and organizing special home events like summer parties and coffee mornings alongside the Director of Nursing and Social Care Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess a degree in Gerontology or Social Care, or hold at least a QQI/FETAC Level 5 qualification, or be pursuing such qualifications including modules focused on care of the older person.
• Experience supporting teams to enable residents’ well-being and promote normalized social interaction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in elder care, particularly in dementia care.
• Familiarity with current HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) standards.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Permanent employment contract.
• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding organization.
• Participation in the Bike to Work Scheme.
• Ongoing career development and educational support programs.
• Employee Assistance Programme and well-being incentives.
• Tax-free reward schemes and exclusive recognition awards such as the CARA Awards.

Why Join Us?

Working with us offers the chance to contribute to the lives of older adults in residential, convalescent, and respite care settings while benefiting from extensive training and support designed to help you grow your skills and career. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to confidentiality and inclusivity in our recruitment process.