Resident Activity Coordinator - Elderly Care & OT Support

Faircape Health; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salaries

Quarterly bonuses

Long service leave

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Faircape Health Institute in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking a compassionate Activity Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy team at Tokai Estate. You will help deliver meaningful group and individual activities for residents in our luxury healthcare centres and retirement villages.

The role focuses on improving wellbeing, engagement, and social interaction through structured activity programmes, one-on-one sessions, and themed events.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Introduction to Dementia training is required.
• Additional training in Dementia care, Elderly care, Therapeutic activities, Occupational Therapy support, Recreational therapy or Manual handling techniques is advantageous.

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, and recreational activities.
• Support resident wellbeing through regular interaction and check-ins.
• Observe and report resident changes or concerns to the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain attendance registers and documentation on Healthware.
• Assist with activity preparation, set-up, décor, and clean-up for events.

Skills

Creative engagement

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Rapport with elderly

Administration basics

Following procedures

Dependable

Education

Matric

Introduction to Dementia training

Dementia care

Elderly care

Therapeutic activities

Occupational Therapy support

Recreational therapy

Manual handling techniques

Job description

Faircape Health Institute in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking a compassionate Activity Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy team at Tokai Estate. You will help deliver meaningful group and individual activities for residents in our luxury healthcare centres and retirement villages.

The role focuses on improving wellbeing, engagement, and social interaction through structured activity programmes, one-on-one sessions, and themed events.