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Jean Mullin (right) is manager of the recently formed Procurement Department and along with assistant Cristina Gheorghe, is currently implementing some HSE Frameworks and tendering for new services and supplies for Saint John of God Hospitaller Ministries.
The first issue of Procurement News, the Department newsletter is now available. Issued on a quarterly basis, it will give details of the supplies and services being tendered and contracted for.
Please contact Jean or Cristina on their emails or on 01 277 1629 with any queries
Best wishes to everyone taking part in this new pilot project which was launched on 11th February by an Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore TD, The aim is to support disadvantaged jobseekers in gaining skills, experience and qualifications to meet the increasing demand for workers in the elderly care sector. The initiative will run over two years. Pictured are Anna Ruth-Duane (STEP), Frieda Kavanagh (Carmona Services), Jennifer Clarke (STEP), Aidan Gannon (STEP) with Stefan Engemann and Elwira Plominska of Tús.
The pilot project will cover job coaching, opportunities to gain practical work experience and FETAC Level 5 ‘Health Service Skills’ training. The end result should be job seekers who are confident as care providers who can contribute to different sectors in the care industry. Participants in the project are from STEP, Southside Partnership and Carmona Services. Our partners in the project are St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Open Training College, Southside Partnership and IASE (Irish Association of Supported Employment).
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The Link Initiative which "twins" staff at Hospitaller Ministries Headquarters with our services in Ireland has resulted in an innovative publication. A member of the ICT Department, Michael Jordan is link person for Saint John of God Hospital. Together with Director of Nursing Lesley Vard (centre) and Head of Occupational Therapy Orlaith Donoghue (right), he has developed a photo-book called “Stories From The Other Side”.
This compilation by patients of their experiences at the hospital is illustrated with photos of their work in Art, Woodcraft, Cookery, Gardening and many other activities. The book has been presented as a new hospital initiative to the Mental Health Commission and there are plans to develop a digital version. A copy is on display in reception at Hospitaller House.
The book cover and some inside pages are shown below.
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Institute of Hospitality 2014 Programme Announced
Our programme for the coming year is now available. Our Foundation Course, "Personal Journey in Hospitality" and One Day Seminar , "Revisiting the Values", will be run at the Brothers' Community House in Stillorgan.
Dates for presentations to Service Info-Share Groups and the Granada Pilgrimage are being arranged. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
