Diversional Therapist: Dementia Care & Activity Leader

Heritage Lifecare; Dunedin; Sur place; NZD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Résumé du poste

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a Diversional Therapist to provide engaging, person-centred activities for residents. You will promote physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and emotional well-being through daily programs, drawing on creativity and community involvement.

The role requires a Diversional Therapy qualification, experience with psychogeriatrics, strong communication, and leadership abilities, with a valid driver license and a willingness to drive a manual van.

Qualifications

• Diversional Therapy qualification.
• Experience with psychogeriatrics and dementia preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management, prioritising and multitasking.
• Ability to lead a small team and work cohesively within a team.
• Must have a valid driver license and be willing to drive a manual van.
• Understanding of Nga Paerewa standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.

Responsabilités

• Create engaging daily activities addressing residents' physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
• Encourage community involvement and varied activities for residents.
• Collaborate with care team to tailor activities to interests and abilities.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing during activities and programs.

Connaissances

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Driver license

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Diversional Therapy qualification

Nga Paerewa / Treaty standards knowledge

Description du poste

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking a Diversional Therapist to provide engaging, person-centred activities for residents. You will promote physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and emotional well-being through daily programs, drawing on creativity and community involvement.

The role requires a Diversional Therapy qualification, experience with psychogeriatrics, strong communication, and leadership abilities, with a valid driver license and a willingness to drive a manual van.