Diversional Therapist

**Company Description**:
Summerset is the second largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We're passionate about providing quality service to our clients and we are growing quickly. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.
**We are seeking for a talented, passionate Diversional Therapist.

**This is a permanent, full-time role of at least 32 hours per week**

**Work will be scheduled from Friday to Tuesday during morning shifts.**

**Located in Te Awa, Hawkes Bay**

**Responsibilities include and are not limited to**:

- Create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment.
- Provide active support to residents to participate and engage in the social life of the Care Centre and the wider village by understanding the residents’ interests and offering meaningful activities.
- Lead a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process.
- Plan and implement a program of activities that empower residents to make choices, maintain control of their daily activities & enhance their wellbeing, ensuring all plans are aligned to Summerset policies.
- Effectively lead and participate in activities as needed, including involvement in residents’ functions, driving residents on trips and assisting in the transportation of residents to special appointments.
- Monitor, analyse and assess residents’ abilities and engagement, reporting progress against their plans as per policy guidelines.
- Maintain monthly expenditure records for approval.

**Qualifications**:
**You**:

- A minimum qualification of National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) or equivalent. At least 3 years of relevant work experience may also be acceptable.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to multi-task and a positive “can-do” attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and a genuine interest in working with older people
- Current first aid certificate or willingness to undertake a two-day course
- Full & clean Drivers license & ability to drive a Mobility Van.
- Computer literacy with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Additional Information**:
Summerset's 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:

- **$25.44-$30.21 per hour based on your experience and or qualifications**:

- **Weekend rates of an additional 40% of the hourly rate**:

- **Overtime** rates at **T1.5**:

- **Birthday leave**:

- Quarterly draws to **win one of three $3000 vouchers**.
- We hold our annual company **Applause Awards** where we recognise and thank those that exemplify bringing the best of life.
- We contribute to your fundraising efforts for nationwide charities.