Resident Activities Coordinator

Oceania Healthcare Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceania Healthcare Ltd is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant at Palm Grove Village in Christchurch. You will work with a Diversional Therapist to design and run engaging activities for residents, tailoring programmes to individual needs and abilities while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in planning activities, excellent communication and IT skills, and a lively, empathetic approach. Weekend availability and NZ working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Great people skills with empathy for the elderly.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• A vibrant and energetic personality.
• A clean NZ drivers’ licence.
• Flexible multitasking skills.
• The ability to work on weekends.
• All applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with our Diversional Therapist to create and implement activities programmes for residents.
• Understand residents’ needs and abilities and encourage participation in activities.
• Follow company policies and procedures to create a safe environment for residents.

Skills

People skills

Empathy for elderly

Communication skills

IT skills

Energetic personality

NZ driver's licence

Weekend availability

NZ working rights

Job description

Oceania Healthcare Ltd is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant at Palm Grove Village in Christchurch. You will work with a Diversional Therapist to design and run engaging activities for residents, tailoring programmes to individual needs and abilities while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in planning activities, excellent communication and IT skills, and a lively, empathetic approach. Weekend availability and NZ working rights are required.