Activity and Lifestyle Assistant

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Ryman Healthcare Full time
Are you a creative and caring person who loves to help and motivate others? Charles Upham
Retirement Village in Rangiora has an opportunity for you

  • Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked
  • Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Ryman
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman has grown to become the largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia. We have 14 new villages under construction and 9 additional sites in our landbank. We employ more than 7,600 team members, and we are the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

Being the developer, designer, builder, and operator means we will continue to challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents and team members.


Our trailblazing spirit can be felt in every Ryman experience, so if you like the sound of this, then read on.


About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as an Activity and Lifestyle Assistant. This is a part time
position working Tuesday and Thursday , & Friday and Saturday

In this role you will:

  • Deliver a program of recreational, diversional, and social and craft activities for residents
  • Promote happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for all residents
  • Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You
To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

  • Strong empathy
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • A reliable, friendly and professional manner

Benefits of working at a Ryman Village

  • Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
  • Certainty of hours through fixed rosters
  • Work in a beautiful, resort style village
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
We'd also love you to have experience working in Aged care but that's not essential.

If you think you have the pioneering spirit needed to make a difference at Ryman, we'd love to hear from you

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date

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