Activities Assistant

Bupa Group; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents in a vibrant care home. This part-time role involves supporting the Activities Coordinator to identify and implement engaging activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, empathy, and excellent communication skills to foster a warm and stimulating environment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact and enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities. If you are enthusiastic about enriching the lives of others, we invite you to apply and be part of a caring community.

Benefits

Fully subsidised health insurance

Wellbeing discounts

Paid parental leave

Professional Development opportunities

Internal reward and recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care is desirable.
• Must have a clean, full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Activities Coordinator in planning activities.
• Promote a stimulating environment for residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Education

NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level

Job description

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. This is why Te Whanau Care Home is searching for an Activities Assistant with a creative flair to join our community. This is a permanent, part-time position working on an average of 21 hours per week (126 hours over 6 weekly roster cycle), working Monday to Sunday. Timings would be between 10.00am and 6.00pm.

In this role, you will be supporting the Activities Coordinator, identifying the leisure activity needs of each of the Rossendale Care Home residents based on their interests, preferences, and abilities and contribute to the planning and implementation of individual and group activities programmes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to both individual and group programme activities.
• Contribute to the review and assessment of the residents' individual activities programme.
• Actively promote a homely, stimulating, and pleasant environment for the residents and their families.
• Develop and maintain excellent internal and external communication networks to support the activities programme.

About You

• An NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level is preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable.
• Display enthusiasm, empathy, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of residents.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
• A fun personality with a creative flair.
• A clean, full driver’s licence is preferable, as you may drive the van for resident outings.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Reasons to Belong

• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Professional Development - in-house and external training and development.
• Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to 'Be You at Bupa.'

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people and we live by our values: Brave, Caring, and Responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

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