Creative Activities Coordinator for Seniors (Fixed-Term)

Enliven; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Discounts with local businesses

Job summary

Enliven is seeking an Activities Coordinator (Fixed term) to plan, lead and oversee activities that promote residents’ dignity, independence and well-being at St Andrews in Dunedin. The role focuses on meaningful, personalised activities that keep residents connected and engaged and add joy to their days.

We require strong planning, relationship-building, and communication skills, plus a full driver’s license. Diversional Therapy qualification or progress toward one is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship-building and advocacy.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and creative.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and oversee activities that promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being.
• Provide meaningful, personalised activities to enhance quality of life and engagement.
• Bring a spark to residents' days through fun and connection.

Skills

Planning & organisation

Interpersonal skills

Energetic & creative

Driver's license

Empathy

Education

Diversional Therapy qualification or in progress

Job description

Enliven is seeking an Activities Coordinator (Fixed term) to plan, lead and oversee activities that promote residents’ dignity, independence and well-being at St Andrews in Dunedin. The role focuses on meaningful, personalised activities that keep residents connected and engaged and add joy to their days.

We require strong planning, relationship-building, and communication skills, plus a full driver’s license. Diversional Therapy qualification or progress toward one is advantageous.