We are recruiting a part time Activities Assistant to join our Dundalk Nursing Home.

(3 Days a week, 8 hours per day)

*Great life work balance *Paid breaks *Career progression *Bi-weekly Payroll

The Activities Assistant assists in the implementation of a Meaningful Activity Programme within the home to ensure that all residents can participate in meaningful and life enhancing activities as part of their daily life in residential care. This includes older people with cognitive, physical, sensory and intellectual impairments.

Requirements

• Qualification in Social Care, Health Care studies or equivalent is essential;
• Experience working in Care of the Older Person within a residential care home setting is advantageous.
• Relevant experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided:
• Sonas Programme Course completed is desirable but not essential as training will be provided;
• A good level of IT skills;
• Familiarity of EpicCare platform is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with colleagues and residents;
• Demonstrable skills in cooking, gardening, knitting, music, arts and crafts is desirable.

What to Expect

At Curam Care Homes we are committed to providing and maintaining the highest standard of person centered care and services by offering competitive benefits, encouraging life - work balance and fostering career progression opportunities for all employees. 

Benefits

• A positive working environment
• Ongoing education and training programmes
• Flexible working hours
• Paid breaks
• 15% premiums paid on Sundays and Public Holidays
• Referral bonus
• Discounted uniforms (buy 1 get 1 free)
• Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan
• Free Car Parking
• Pension Scheme (up to 4% matching)
• Death in Service benefits
• Pharmacy Discount
• Committed to providing and maintaining the highest standard of service
• Modern custom built facilitates

The above lists of responsibilities and benefits are not exhaustive. For all informal inquires or to request a copy of the full job description please email recruitment@curamcarehomes.ie.