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Project Lead : Menu of Life Enhancing Activities

Project Lead : Menu of Life Enhancing Activities

AvistaDublin, County Dublin, IE
20 days ago
Job description

The Menu of Life Enhancing Activities (MoLEA) Project is an innovative approach that addresses the social and cognitive needs of adults aging with intellectual disabilities (ID) in St Louise Centre. Phase one in 2024 was successful in piloting individually tailored MoLEA to a group of twelve supported individuals living with / or at increased risk of dementia. The purpose of phase two of this study is to expand the MoLEA using designed Guidance documents from Phase one to a wider group of 50 adults, and to examine the intervention in terms of levels of activity, social and community connectedness, communication, neuropsychiatric symptoms, activities of daily living and quality of life for older adults with an ID living in a campus setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful person to join the Avista Memory Clinic team and gain experience at project work with a focus on supporting creative person-centered care. It is envisioned that the outcome from this project will inform best practice supporting a holistic approach to dementia care in St Louises.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION :

Project Lead : Menu of Life Enhancing Activities

St Louises Centre, Dublin

12-month Specified Purpose Contract-Part time 18.75pw (pro rata)

Salary : €36,919-€54,928

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  • Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

Ref : 81615

Applicants should have the following :

  • Applicants must have a nursing qualification and be on the active register with NMBI.
  • RNID qualification is desirable.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting individuals with intellectual disability.
  • Level 8 in the relevant area is desirable
  • Previous research experience or understanding of research is desirable.
  • Have proven organisational, leadership, communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
  • Be committed to pro-actively supporting supported individuals in their daily lives and choices through a person-centered approach.
  • Have an organisational commitment to lead through the Avista values and vision.
  • Have a Full Clean valid Driving License.
  • Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioral competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job description.

    • Why work with us?

    ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

    ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

    ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

    ü Generous annual leave entitlement

    Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at : https : / / www.rezoomo.com / company / avista /

    Informal enquiries can be made to : Pamela Dunne, Advanced Nurse Practitioner

    By email; pamela.dunne@avistaclg.ie or (087) 9346932

    Closing date for receipt of applications : 8th July 2025

    A panel may be formed from which current and future Project Lead : Menu of Life Enhancing Activities positions may be filled within St Louise's Centre.”

    Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

    Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

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