Diversional Therapist: Lead Activities & Resident Engagement

Oceania; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania is seeking a full-time Diversional Therapist at Heretaunga Village, Upper Hutt, to lead the activities team and design engaging programs for residents. You will collaborate with care staff and families to create varied activities and encourage participation while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

The role requires prior experience in a similar position, a NZ driver’s licence, and a National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent health of elders qualification.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work weekend hours.
• Full NZ Drivers licence.
• Flexible multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities team.
• Work with the care team, residents and families to create varied activities programmes.
• Motivate residents to participate while maintaining safety.
• Build rapport with residents, staff and visitors.

Skills

Diversional therapy

People skills

Computer skills

Time management

Education

National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Job description

Oceania is seeking a full-time Diversional Therapist at Heretaunga Village, Upper Hutt, to lead the activities team and design engaging programs for residents. You will collaborate with care staff and families to create varied activities and encourage participation while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

The role requires prior experience in a similar position, a NZ driver’s licence, and a National Certificate in Diversional Therapy or equivalent.