Activities Assistant

Heritage Lifecare; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Supportive team

Career advancement

Job summary

Waterlea Lifecare, located in the sunny Marlborough town of Blenheim, is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our caring team. Four days on, Four days off with AM and weekend shifts, you will plan, deliver and adapt activities to meet diverse resident needs.

You will care for residents with warmth, empathy and a positive attitude, delivering engaging programs, building relationships with residents and their whanau, and contributing to a safe, supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activity programs that meet residents’ physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive and emotional needs.
• Plan, organise and deliver activities, outings, events and community group involvement.
• Work with the team to provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for residents.
• Build lasting relationships with residents and whanau-family; support wider team members.

Skills

Caring for others

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Health and safety

Job description

Join our team at Waterlea Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Waterlea Lifecare is a 61-bed Care Home, located in the sunny Marlborough town of Blenheim. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Us:

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role:

• Waterlea Lifecare, located in sunny Marlborough town of Blenheim
• Four days on, Four days off, rolling roster.
• AM and Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Activities Assistant with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere.

As an Activities Assistant you will be involved in the delivery of activity programs that meet the individual physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs of residents. This will include the planning, organising and delivery of activities, outings, events, and involvement in community groups. This is a truly rewarding opportunity that brings a difference into the lives of others. Work together in a team to provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for our residents. Form lasting relationships with residents and whanau-family. Adapt and support your wider team members to create a great team.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

What’s in it for you:

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.