Activities Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Metlifecare Full time

Why Join
Experience a supportive work environment, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits. Your career deserves genuine care. Metlifecare - where care meets career.

  • Health Insurance Automatic Cover
    + 3 Extra Paid Wellness Days per year
  • 1 Paid Day of Leave to celebrate your birthday each year
    + Education Development and Training Support
  • Access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers

About the role

Duties include:

  • Planning and implementing an innovative activities program
  • Liaising with families and staff to participate in leisure activities.
  • Assisting our residents to participate in organized activities.
  • Establish and maintain a therapeutic environment.
  • Ensure the health and safety of our residents.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Enthusiastic, creative, outgoing and can think outside the box.
  • Current Full Driver's License
  • Genuine love for the elderly and want to make a difference.
  • Current First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential.
  • Experience with working with groups of older people
  • Customer focused.

Check out some of our Benefits

  • 3 paid wellness days per annum
  • 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health Insurance automatic cover free to all permanent staff
  • Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
  • 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
  • Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500
  • Education, Development and Training Support

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders.

We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.

How to apply

Job Details:

  • Reference # Location(s)
  • The Village Palms
  • Retirement Villages Christchurch
  • Expertise
  • Social and Activity coordination
  • Job level(s)
  • Qualified, Experienced
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent parttime
  • More details (document)
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