Activities Coordinator |Fixed Term| Kerikeri (Oakridge Villas)

Metlifecare; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlifecare Oakridge Villas in Kerikeri, Northland invites applications for an Activities Coordinator on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Tue–Sat 9am–5pm, with pay rates from NZD 25.10 to 31.23 per hour depending on qualification.

You will plan and deliver an innovative activities program, support residents to engage in leisure activities, and maintain a therapeutic, safe environment under the Care Experience Manager.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, creative and outgoing with a genuine love for the elderly.
• Experience as Activities Coordinator or Diversional Therapist is preferred.
• Driver licence and first aid certificate are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing an innovative activities program.
• Liaising with families and staff to participate in leisure activities.
• Assisting residents to participate in organized activities.
• Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Ensuring the health and safety of residents.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Creative

Outgoing

Education

Diversional Therapy Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

• Beautifully appointed Care suites and Care Home in the heart of Kerikeri, Northland
• Fixed Term role for 3 months

About the Role

We are seeking a Activities Coordinator to join our Oakridge Villas in Kerikeri, Northland for a 3 month Fixed Term contract.

Metlifecare Oakridge Villas offers premium accommodation to our residents. The living spaces are designed to provide peace of mind with customised clinical care and support on-site. You will be a part of the awesome team supporting our residents to live their best lives.

You will be supporting our residents with their planned activities to maintain active lives and support their wellbeing. Reporting to the Care Experience Manager, you will be responsible for planning and implementing an innovative activities program.

3 month fixed term role: 37.5 hours a week - from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm -

Pay rate will range from $25.10 to $31.23 depending on your qualification.

You will be:

• Planning and implementing an innovative activities program
• Liaising with families and staff to participate in leisure activities
• Assisting our residents to participate in organized activities
• Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic environment
• Ensuring the health and safety of our residents

About you

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, outgoing and can think outside the box. You will have a genuine love for the elderly and want to make a difference. Ideally you will have experience as an Activities Coordinator or a Diversional Therapist. however, this role would suit an experienced Caregiver looking to broaden their skill set with a passion for ensuring our residents are enjoying a therapeutic environment and experiencing the activities on offer at our Care Suites.

Candidates must have the following:

• Current Full Drivers License preferred
• Current First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential
• Experience with working with groups of older people
• Diversional Therapy or anequivalent Level 4 qualification

About us

We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application