Diversional Therapist – Aged Care Activities Lead

Oceania Healthcare Ltd; Hastings; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Healthcare Ltd is seeking a full-time Diversional Therapist at Duart Village in Havelock North, NZ. You’ll lead the activities team and work with the care team, residents, and families to create engaging programmes.

You’ll motivate participation while ensuring safety and building strong rapport across staff and visitors. Join a supportive environment that values care quality, ongoing learning, and a meaningful contribution to residents’ lives with competitive pay and employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Great people skills with an ability to motivate others to get involved in activities.
• Good computer and system management skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures to meet audit requirements.
• Full NZ Drivers licence.
• Flexible multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading our passionate activities team.
• Working closely with the care team, residents and their families to create fun and varied activities programmes.
• Motivating our residents to take part in our activities programmes while maintaining a safe environment.
• Building rapport with residents, staff and visitors.

Job description

Oceania Healthcare Ltd is seeking a full-time Diversional Therapist at Duart Village in Havelock North, NZ. You’ll lead the activities team and work with the care team, residents, and families to create engaging programmes.

You’ll motivate participation while ensuring safety and building strong rapport across staff and visitors. Join a supportive environment that values care quality, ongoing learning, and a meaningful contribution to residents’ lives with competitive pay and employee wellbeing