Engaging Activities Coordinator for Aged Care & Community Events

Heritage Lifecare; Dunedin; Remote; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking an Activities Coordinator to brighten residents' days through engaging programs, outings, and events. You will plan, organise and deliver activities that meet each resident's physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs, in a warm, supportive environment.

The role requires caring experience, strong communication, a full NZ driver's license for van driving, and a friendly, proactive approach to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full NZ driver's license and ability to drive a van.
• Commitment to excellent customer service with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver activities, outings, events for residents.
• Meet individual physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Work with team to create a safe, caring environment for residents and whanau.
• Build lasting relationships with residents and their families.
• Adapt and support wider team members to enable a great team.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license (NZ)

Van driving

Customer service

Friendly attitude

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Job description

Heritage Lifecare in Dunedin is seeking an Activities Coordinator to brighten residents' days through engaging programs, outings, and events. You will plan, organise and deliver activities that meet each resident's physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs, in a warm, supportive environment.

The role requires caring experience, strong communication, a full NZ driver's license for van driving, and a friendly, proactive approach to teamwork.