EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FACILITATORS
Elderwell Ltd are recruiting part-time/sessional Therapeutic
Recreation Facilitators for community hospitals/nursing homes
throughout Cork. 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 COVID-**Apply on the website** &
infection prevention within a professional setting.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication skills, experience of working with the elderly
and/or experience of working in groups. The facilitator must be fluent
in English (both verbal and written), must have own transport, and
must be committed to their allocated sessions. All employment with
Elderwell Ltd is subject to Garda Clearance and Reference Checks.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The role would suit someone who is flexible, who is reliable, who
understands the working environment and who is committed to improving
the well-being of the elderly in a safe way. Facilitators are assigned
to one ward at a venue, no crossing between wards or hospitals.
We recruit for arising vacancies and have current vacancies in Youghal
(Tues & Fri 2hrs each morning), Clonakilty (6-hour day x 2 separate
vacancies), Midleton (Three x 6-hour days), Fermoy (one 6-hour day
Monday or Friday) and in Kinsale (one 6-hour day Tuesday). No Nights.
Shortlisting applies. Interviews will be held via Zoom/Face-to-Face
pending Government Guidelines. 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
_ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT NICOLA FITZPATRICK MANAGER **APPLY ON THE
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
