Recreational/Diversional Therapist - Part Time
Recreational/Diversional Therapist - Part Time
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Job Description
We are seeking for a talented passionate Diversional/Recreational Therapist for our Summerset Boulcott Village. Our picturesque Summerset Boulcott village is a brandnew village & sits adjacent to the beautiful Boulcotts Farm Heritage Golf Club offering stunning views of the surrounding valley and lush greens.
The role empowers you to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process.
This is a permanent parttime role working 60 hours per fortnight Sunday Thursday 9.30am 4pm
Responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- Promoting meaningful activities that meet the needs of residents.
- Empowering residents to make choices.
- Support residents to maintain autonomy and maximise independence.
- Encourage and support residents to participate and engage in purposeful recreational programmes.
- Applying the APIED process (assessment planning implementation evaluation documentation) for individual or group recreational programmes.
- Quality control and quality assurance of the recreational activities (monitoring analysing reviewing reporting)
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Qualifications :
About You:
- A passionate flexible selfmotivated innovative energetic openminded individual.
- A person with sound understanding of holistic person center approach and high level of human awareness (empathy & compassion).
- A person who can run individual and group recreational activities.
- A person with good communications skills and strong willingness to learn.
- Full NZ Driver License and the ability to drive a Mobility Van
- A Registered (qualified and licensed) Diversional and Recreational Therapist is desirable. If you dont hold a DRT Licence or if you are not a Qualified DRTh you must be willing to complete the NZQA Certificate in Diversional and Recreational Therapy
Additional Information :
To recognise the important work you do for our residents we offer:
- A unique role that enables you to make a real difference in the lives of senior citizens.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing support
- Competitive hourly rates (depends on qualification registration and experience)
- The ability to create and deliver innovative recreational programmes.
- A weekend rate of an additional 40 percent of the hourly rate.
If you believe you are the person for this role then we would love to hear from you!
Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
