Patient Assistant/Activities Assistant/Day Care Assistant - CE Scheme - St Johns Enniscorthy Community Co Ltd
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Application Details
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Patient Assistant/Activities Assistant/Day Care Assistant required for St. John's Community Hospital & St. John's Day Care Centre, Enniscorthy. Working 19.5 hours per week as part of our Community Employment activity team. Garda Vetting is required and applicants must meet DSP criteria.Job Description: Activities Assistant carrying out activities on a daily basis with Day Centre Clients e.g. Flower Arranging, Potting plants, gardening, Arts & Crafts, Music and Dance, Floor Games, Board Games, One to One interaction and group activities, Bingo, Quiz and Puzzles, Mobile Library, Spiritual Needs, Educational programmes, Sports, History, Folklore, Local Papers and other interests.
Sensory Programmes assisting as helper until training obtained. Assisting Clients with walking, drinks and meals.
Assisting as Escort to Medical appointments or social outings.Further information available from Community Employment Supervisor, Margot Banville Hogan, St. John's Community Hospital email: margot.banvillehogan@cestjohns.ie
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