Creative Activities Assistant — Make a Positive Impact (Casual)

Bupa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Uniform provided

Wellbeing programme access (Viva)

Employee support service (EAP)

Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bupa Hugh Green on Auckland’s North Shore (Albany) is seeking an Activities Assistant to help deliver engaging programmes for residents. You will support individual and group activities, review plans, and foster a welcoming, stimulating environment for residents and families.

This casual role requires enthusiasm, empathy, and strong communication. A NZQA Diversional Therapy Level certificate is preferred, with a driver’s licence advantageous for resident outings.

Qualifications

• NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level preferred.
• Experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
• A fun personality with a creative flair.
• A clean, full driver’s licence is preferable as you may drive the van for resident outings.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to both individual and group programme activities.
• Contribute to the review and assessment of the residents' individual activities programme.
• Actively promote a homely, stimulating, and pleasant environment for the residents and their families.
• Develop and maintain excellent internal and external communication networks to support the activities programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Driving

Education

NZQA Diversional Therapy Level Certificate

Job description

Bupa Hugh Green on Auckland’s North Shore (Albany) is seeking an Activities Assistant to help deliver engaging programmes for residents. You will support individual and group activities, review plans, and foster a welcoming, stimulating environment for residents and families.

This casual role requires enthusiasm, empathy, and strong communication. A NZQA Diversional Therapy Level certificate is preferred, with a driver’s licence advantageous for resident outings.