Aged Care Activities Coordinator - Part-Time (28h/wk)

Bupa Group; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross health insurance

Wellbeing discounts

Parental leave

Refer-a-friend

Professional Development

Job summary

Bupa Stokeswood Care Home in Lower Hutt is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator for a permanent part-time role, 28 hours per week, 9:00am–3:30pm, on a 4 on, 2 off roster. You will plan and deliver engaging activities across our 87-bed home and support resident wellbeing with a person-centred approach.

You will lead a small team, develop individual activity plans, and contribute to the Blua App experience to keep residents, whānau and care teams connected.

Qualifications

• NZQA Diversional Therapy Level 4 certificate or working towards it.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Creative flair to contribute to a varied activities programme.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive the van for outings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of activities assistants, ensuring activities are engaging and coordinated.
• Manage activity plans for an 87-bed care home.
• Plan, develop and lead individualised activity plans for each resident.
• Ensure residents are treated with respect, dignity and cultural sensitivity.
• Support on-site managers and pursue staff up-skilling.

Skills

Diversional Therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Driving

Education

NZQA Diversional Therapy Level 4 Certificate

Job description

Bupa Stokeswood Care Home in Lower Hutt is seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator for a permanent part-time role, 28 hours per week, 9:00am–3:30pm, on a 4 on, 2 off roster. You will plan and deliver engaging activities across our 87-bed home and support resident wellbeing with a person-centred approach.

You will lead a small team, develop individual activity plans, and contribute to the Blua App experience to keep residents, whānau and care teams connected.