THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FACILITATORS
Elderwell Ltd are recruiting part-time/sessional Therapeutic Recreation Facilitators for community hospitals/nursing homes as follows:
Job Description
Fermoy Community Hospital – 1 day: 9.45am to 4.15pm, Wednesdays (weekly)
St Francis Unit Fermoy – 2 mornings 10.30am to 13.15 (weekly)
Heather House – Thursdays & Fridays 9.45am to 4.15pm (every second week.)
Cois Abhainn – 11am to 13.15 Fridays (weekly)
Relief Person to cover Annual Leave & Short-Notice Leave
The facilitator is required to lead and deliver recreational activity sessions with a focus on improving the quality of life for the elderly living in residential care centres. The facilitator must be committed to the well-being of older people. This position is a high energy position and requires a motivated, creative, caring person to deliver the programme. The facilitator must have awareness and knowledge of how to practice and deliver sessions safely, specifically in relation to infection prevention within a professional setting.
The facilitator must be fluent in English (both verbal and written), have own transport, and be committed to their allocated sessions. All employment with Elderwell Ltd is subject to Garda Clearance and Reference Checks. Successful applicants will receive training prior to working onsite, please note the Induction Training will include the HSEland.ie online Courses in: Hand Hygiene, PPE, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Manual Handling, GDPR and Your Health & Safety Working in Care Settings and training specific to Elderwell Ltd which will be online and onsite.
Available on request.
Any queries please contact Nicola Fitzpatrick Manager 089-9561358 or submit CV & Cover Letter by email to manager@elderwell.ie