Activities Coordinator

Overview

We are looking for an Activities Coordinator to join us at Abbey View Nursing Home to plan,
organise and deliver activities for the residents of the Home.

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

The post is for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Activities are best delivered between any of the following times:

10am-2pm, 1.30pm-4pm, 5pm-7pm. The job permits a degree of flexibility.

Duties

• Provide varied and appropriate activities for all residents.
• Organise appropriate outings for all residents.
• Liaise with Home Manager and Senior staff regarding activities programme.
• Maintain accurate records of activities provided.
• Assist and participate with occasional fundraising activities (for Comfort Fund).
• Maintain resident, staff and company confidentiality at all times.
• Liaise with local community groups, etc, to source crafts, entertainment, etc.
• Liaise with local clergy from all denominations to provide support within the Home.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and legislative guideline paying particular attention to Health and Safety.
• Adhere to Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety’s Minimum Standards.

This Job Description is not meant to be definitive but is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived and the duties and responsibilities may change in the light of developments.

Essential Criteria

• No experience is necessary.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant training or qualifications.
• Previous experience working in a similar role

About Abbey View 

Abbey View is the most recent addition to MD Healthcare in August 2022. Abbey View is located in the seaside town of Bangor, Northern Ireland situated close to the historian Bangor Abbey. The home provides nursing care for up to 25 residents across two floors.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The company operate a no smoking policy.

Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not reapply.