Diversional Therapist

Qjumpers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on skills &

Supportive and collaborative team

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful contribution to residents'l

Job summary

Redroofs Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Diversional Therapist to create meaningful activities that support residents’ physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and emotional needs. You will champion engagement and community involvement through creative, out-of-the-box activity ideas.

The role requires a Diversional Therapy qualification, strong communication, and the ability to lead a small team within a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Diversional Therapy qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work cohesively in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging diversional therapy activities to meet residents' physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
• Encourage community involvement and daily engagement through creative activities.
• Lead and collaborate with team members to plan and deliver person-centred activity programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team leadership

Driver license

Education

Diversional Therapy qualification

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

As a Diversional Therapist, you will ensure residents have opportunities to be involved in interesting and varied activities offered to them daily that meet their physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and emotional needs, and encourage community involvement. This is a truly rewarding opportunity that will bring a difference in the lives of others. You will have a bubbly and enthusiastic personality and will genuinely enjoy working alongside our residents to ensure they are engaged in different activities that suit their interests and needs. You will enjoy using your creativity and ‘outside of the box’ ideas to come up with new opportunities and activities.

Skills & Experience

• A Diversional Therapy qualification
• Previous DT experience within psychogeriatric and dementia
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management and prioritising skills, with the ability to multitask
• The ability to lead a team of others and work cohesively within a team environment
• Must have full driver license and able to drive a manual van or willing to learn
• Understanding of Nga Paerewa sectors standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.

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.

Join Us:

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. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.

Diversional Therapist • Dunedin City - Otago