Activities Assistant

Oceania; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Ongoing development opportunities

Staff discounts with suppliers

Healthy working environment

Job summary

Oceania in Auckland seeks a casual Activities Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will plan and coordinate engaging activities for elderly residents, ensuring their needs are met while encouraging participation.

The ideal candidate has strong people skills, excellent communication abilities, and is flexible with working hours. Oceania offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for ongoing development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning and coordinating activities.
• Empathy for the elderly is essential.
• All applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement activities programmes for residents.
• Encourage residents to take part in various activities.
• Ensure a safe environment by following company policies.

Skills

Planning and coordinating activities

Great people skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Vibrant personality

Flexibility

Multitasking skills

Job description

Overview

Our Lady Allum Village in Milford are looking for a casual Activities Assistant to join their dedicated team.

What you’ll be doing

• Working closely with our Diversional Therapist to create and implement fun and varied activities programmes for our residents
• Understanding residents’ needs and abilities and encouraging them to take part in activities
• Following our company policies and procedures to create a safe environment for our residents.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in planning and coordinating activities
• Great people skills with empathy for the elderly
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• A vibrant and energetic personality
• A clean NZ drivers’ licence
• Flexible multitasking skills
• The ability to work on the weekends
• All applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand

About Oceania Careers

Reimagining the Retirement and Aged Care Living experience in New Zealand.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• A safe and healthy working environment with access to a free, confidential support service
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers

No matter your role within the Oceania team, we all share the same dedication to providing expert and personalised care for the people that once cared for us.

We strive to do better every day. Apply now and become part of our journey.

• Oceania does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies, or take responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs