Activities Assistant – Inspire Senior Living & Connection

Bupa Care Services NZ Limited; Fendalton-Waimari-Harewood Community; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Bupa Campus access

Careerforce certifications

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance

Parental leave

Uniforms & footwear allowance

Employee discounts

EAP program

Flu vaccinations

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Job summary

Bupa Parklands Care Home in Christchurch is seeking an Activities Assistant to support engaging programs for residents. You’ll help plan and deliver individual and group activities, promoting a warm, stimulating environment and strong family communication.

We value enthusiasm, empathy and a creative flair. NZQA Diversional Therapy knowledge is preferred, with a valid NZ driver’s licence and eligibility to work in NZ.

Qualifications

• NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level preferred.
• Previous experience in aged care desirable.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Diversional Therapy Level

Communication skills

Creativity

Driver's license

NZ work entitlement

Education

NZQA Diversional Therapy Certificate

Job description

Bupa Parklands Care Home in Christchurch is seeking an Activities Assistant to support engaging programs for residents. You’ll help plan and deliver individual and group activities, promoting a warm, stimulating environment and strong family communication.

We value enthusiasm, empathy and a creative flair. NZQA Diversional Therapy knowledge is preferred, with a valid NZ driver’s licence and eligibility to work in NZ.