Activities Assistant

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited; Thames; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in New Zealand is looking for an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Coordinator and engage with residents through creative activities. Ideal candidates should have a passion for improving resident lives, outstanding communication skills, and may hold a certification in Diversional Therapy. This casual position offers flexible hours with no guaranteed weekly hours, promoting a friendly and stimulating environment.

Benefits

Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance

Wellbeing discounts and advice

Paid parental leave

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Support the Activities Coordinator in planning and implementing activities.
• Participate in both individual and group programme activities.
• Promote a homely, stimulating environment for residents.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Empathy

Outstanding communication skills

Creative flair

Education

NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level

Job description

Overview

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. Tararu Care Home located in Thames is searching for an Activities Assistant with a creative flair to join our community.

This is a Casual position, hence, there are no guaranteed weekly hours.

• Rotating roster covering Monday – Sunday
• Hours of work: Ideal shift timings are 9:00am to 3:00pm / 10:00am to 4:00pm.
• Total hours: No guaranteed weekly hours; it will be as per the requirement at the care home.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.
• Refer-a-friend programme.
• 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’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.