Activity Coordinator (Healthcare)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activity Coordinator to play an integral role in a friendly, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team and make a significant contribution in the area of mental health. About Bloomfield:Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of severe and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer`s, Parkinson`s, and Huntington`s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington’s disease.In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life.This care is delivered through a Multi-disciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.  Bloomfield Hospital is a 123-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Our ethos is rooted in the principle of honoring the dignity of every person who comes through our doors. We have over 200 multi-disciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace. We value every member of our team and believe strongly in supporting employee wellbeing and in the importance of a healthy work-life balance.Role Details:Job Location: Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16Mode of Working: On-siteContract Type: Permanent, full-timeHours of Work: 78 hours fortnightly (flexible to work weekends)Reports to: Director of Nursing Responsibilities will include:Develop a professional rapport with residents.Ensure that residents are greeted and welcomed to participate in activities that are appropriate to them.Obtain information from residents and/or their families regarding their interests and skills.  Plan activities and programs collaboratively with individual patients.Organize, supervise, and implement therapeutic and recreational programs for the patients in conjunction with activity team colleagues.Plan, supervise, and accompany patients on appropriate outings.Engage patients in both group and individual activities as deemed appropriate.Observe general behavior, ability, and response from residents. Record observations in the resident’s clinical notes and communicate them to the ward nursing staff and wider MDT team.Take part in the audit process in relation to recreational and activity programs in line with the regulation requirements of the Mental Health Commission.Maintain competency and practice in attending and completing required training and education.Qualifications:QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent is an advantage.Minimum of 6 months experience as an Activities Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Healthcare Assistant.Previous experience in a mental health setting is an advantage.A driving license is mandatory.Our benefits include:Contributory pensionCareer developmentComprehensive training programmesFurther education supportsOnsite library and research facilityEmployee wellbeing programmeEmployee assistance programmeFree onsite staff parkingSubsidized onsite restaurantCycle to work schemePlease note we are not sponsoring work permits for this role. For further information, please contact a member of our HR Team at 01-4950021 or email hr@bloomfield.ie