Activities Assistant: Dementia Care & Community Engagement

Bupa; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Campus access

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Parental leave 12 or 24 weeks (gender‑

Uniforms provided

Footwear allowance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bupa Stokeswood Care Home in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead and support resident programmes in a Dementia Unit. This permanent part-time role offers average 25 hours per week, with shift 10:30am–4:30pm and a 4-on/2-off roster.

You will run individual and group activities, review residents' activity plans, foster a homely, stimulating environment, and maintain strong communication with families and staff. NZ work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level preferred.
• Experience in aged care desirable.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Demonstrated empathy and enthusiasm for residents.
• Creative flair and a people-centered approach.
• A clean, full driver’s licence preferable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in individual and group activity programmes.
• Review and assess residents' activity plans.
• Promote a homely, stimulating and pleasant environment for residents and families.
• Develop and maintain communication networks to support the activities programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Full driver’s licence

Education

NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level

Job description

Bupa Stokeswood Care Home in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead and support resident programmes in a Dementia Unit. This permanent part-time role offers average 25 hours per week, with shift 10:30am–4:30pm and a 4-on/2-off roster.

You will run individual and group activities, review residents' activity plans, foster a homely, stimulating environment, and maintain strong communication with families and staff. NZ work eligibility required.