Activities Assistant– Iona, Oamaru

Presbyterian Support Otago; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Local discounts

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Otago’s Enliven care home in Oamaru is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents with enriching events and daily activities. You will help enhance dignity, independence and social wellbeing for older people in our Iona Care Centre.

The role is permanent part-time (10 hours per week) with shifts on Thursdays and Fridays; additional hours may be available to cover leave. A driver’s license and a friendly, patient approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Be able to plan and organise activities for residents.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and advocacy skills.
• Be energetic, creative and self-motivated.
• Hold a full driver’s license and be empathetic.
• Respect residents’ identity, dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver enriching activities and events.
• Support residents’ dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with activities to meet needs and preferences.

Skills

Activity planning

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Full driver's license

Empathy

Job description

We are looking to employ an Activities Assistant for our busy Enliven care home in Oamaru. Our activities department is responsible for coordinating residents’ activities and events within the care home. You will be supporting the lives & wellbeing of older people living at Iona Care Centre by providing enriching and interactive activities & events.

Assist with activities that enhance personal dignity, quality of life, independence, and connectedness for each resident. You will be providing quality and meaningful activities to meet clients’ needs and maximise their independence while respecting their unique identity and dignity.

Hours: Permanent, part-time- 10 hours per week to be worked 5hrs/day, 1000-1530hrs on Thursday and 1200-1730hrs on Friday. Opportunity to pick up additional hours to cover leave in our activities department.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have exceptional planning and organisational skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship-building and advocacy skills
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and creative
• Have a full driver’s license
• Be empathetic and patient with elderly people.

What We Offer

• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• Significant on-the-job training
• Discounts with local businesses

About Oamaru

Oamaru offers affordable accommodation, a community feels with the creature comforts of a big city, the limestone architecture and unique character of the fantastic Victorian Precinct, the nearby Oamaru harbour, and lots of other great surprises.

For more information about Oamaru visit: https://waitakinz.com/oamaru/

To learn about housing in Oamaru you could also check out the recent ‘Country House Hunters episode set in Oamaru: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/country-house-hunters-new-zealand/episodes/s1-e7 (note you will need to register with TVNZ on demand if not already registered).

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 7 care homes across Otago, and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

Residing in Oamaru, a region rich in history and heritage and situated in large park-like grounds, Iona holds 79 residents supported at the hospital and rest home level of care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at Iona

For further information contact Iona on 03 437 1870, ext 0.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email [e-mail]

Please note: Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.