Diversional Therapist
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Job Location:
Waipa District - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Diversional Therapist at our Cambridge Village youll be empowered 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. Through personalised recreation plans and engaging activities youll help residents maintain independence dignity and connection with others.
Typical duties include:
- Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable
- Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village
- Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate
- Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records
- Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager
Hours for this role are Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
Qualifications :
Youll be creative compassionate and highly organised with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.
Youll bring with you:
- National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) or at least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Excellent planning and time management skills with a proactive mindset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course)
- A full clean drivers licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
At Summerset we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and walks of lifeincluding those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements and thats okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and supported to thrive.
Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.
Additional Information :
Summersets known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector some of these include:
- Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
- Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
- Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate
- Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 21st November. 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 :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring ... View more
