Activities Coordinator - Part-time

Heritage Lifecare; Dunedin; Remote; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking an Activities Coordinator to brighten residents' days through engaging programs, outings, and events. You will plan, organise and deliver activities that meet each resident's physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs, in a warm, supportive environment.

The role requires caring experience, strong communication, a full NZ driver's license for van driving, and a friendly, proactive approach to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full NZ driver's license and ability to drive a van.
• Commitment to excellent customer service with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver activities, outings, events for residents.
• Meet individual physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Work with team to create a safe, caring environment for residents and whanau.
• Build lasting relationships with residents and their families.
• Adapt and support wider team members to enable a great team.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license (NZ)

Van driving

Customer service

Friendly attitude

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Job description

Join our team at Redroofs Lifecare to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Redroofs Lifecare is a 50-bed Care Home located in the city of Dunedin. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

About Our Role:

• Redroofs Lifecare, located in the city of Dunedin
• Monday to Friday

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Activities Coordinator with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere.

As an Activities Coordinator you will be involved in the delivery of activity programs that meet the individual physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs of residents. This will include the planning, organizing and delivery of activities, outings, events, and involvement in community groups. This is a truly rewarding opportunity that brings a difference into the lives of others. Work together in a team to provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for our residents. Form lasting relationships with residents and whanau-family. Adapt and support your wider team members to create a great team.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Full NZ drivers' license, and confidence in driving a van
• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

What’s in it for you:

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.