Activities Coordinator (Fixed term)- St Andrews

Presbyterian Support Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Charitable organisation

Meaningful work

Passionate team

Personal growth

On-the-job training

Local discounts

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Otago, Dunedin, invites applications for a part-time Activities Coordinator (fixed term) at St Andrews. You will plan, lead and supervise activities to promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being, ensuring they stay connected and engaged.

This 35-hour-per-week role runs mid-September to March 2027, offering meaningful work in a well-known charitable organisation, with on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including relationship-building and advocacy.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and creative.
• Hold a full driver's license.
• Be empathetic and patient with elderly people.
• Diversional Therapy qualification or working towards one is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and oversee activities that promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being.
• Ensure residents remain connected and engaged through meaningful activities.
• Provide personalised activities to enhance quality of life and honour individual identities.
• Bring energy and creativity to daily activities.

Skills

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Energy & enthusiasm

Driver's license

Empathy

Education

Diversional Therapy qualification

Job description

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Activities Coordinator (Fixed term)- St Andrews

Presbyterian Support Otago – Dunedin, South Island

• Part-time, fixed-term, parental leave cover position

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as an Activities Coordinator.

The Role

As an Activities Coordinator, you will plan, lead, and oversee activities that promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being, while ensuring they remain connected and engaged. By providing meaningful, personalised activities, you will enhance their quality of life and respect their unique identity. You will bring a sparkle to our residents' eyes by adding fun to their days.

Hours: We have a fixed-term position starting mid-September to provide cover for the incumbent on parental leave until March 2027. 35 hours per week, to be worked 7 hrs/day, 1000-1730hrs, Monday - Friday.

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.
• A Diversional Therapy qualification or working towards one will be an added advantage

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 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.

Situated on a sunny site in South Dunedin, St Andrews is home to 78 residents supported at hospital, rest home and dementia level 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.

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

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Skills Required

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