Compassionate Activity Coordinator for Elder Care

Faircape Health; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salaries

Quarterly bonuses

Long service leave

Discounted fibre packages

Modern healthcare environments

Multidisciplinary team

Stable organisation

Job summary

Faircape Health Institute is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy team at Tokai Estate, Cape Town. You will help deliver meaningful group and individual activities for residents, under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

This role focuses on enhancing resident wellbeing, engagement, and social interaction through structured activity programmes, themed events, and therapeutic interactions tailored to residents’ needs.

Qualifications

• Matric and dementia-related training is required.
• Experience with elderly care or dementia environments.
• Experience running group activities or resident engagement.
• Clear criminal and credit record; two written references from your most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily group and individual activities as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Encourage resident participation, social interaction, and engagement.
• Assist with cognitive, sensory, creative, physical, and social stimulation interventions.
• Conduct one-on-one engagement sessions with residents who prefer individual interaction.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with themed events, celebrations, outings, etc. and recreational activities.
• Support resident wellbeing through regular interaction and check-ins.
• Observe and report resident changes to the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain attendance registers and ensure accurate documentation.
• Assist with activity preparation, setup, decor, and cleanup for events and functions.
• Monitor activity supplies and communicate operational concerns.
• Participate in OT department meetings and planning sessions.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve resident engagement and activity programmes.

Skills

Creative engagement

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Rapport with elderly

Admin & reporting

Procedural follow-through

Service-oriented

Education

Matric

Job description

Faircape Health Institute is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy team at Tokai Estate, Cape Town. You will help deliver meaningful group and individual activities for residents, under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.

This role focuses on enhancing resident wellbeing, engagement, and social interaction through structured activity programmes, themed events, and therapeutic interactions tailored to residents’ needs.