Casual Diversional Therapist

**Start Date** - As soon as possible
**Hours** - 9am - 3pm, 5.5 hours per shift
**Status** - This is a casual role with no guaranteed hours or days. In this role you will be covering sick (oncall) and annual leave.
**Location** - Elizabeth Street Day Centre, Ashburton
**Salary - **Starting from $51,820 per annum. Based off the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement.

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**Mō te tūnga - About the Role**

Elizabeth Street Day Centre provides an activity programme aimed at maintaining the best possible physical, psychological and social functioning for each member.

The Centre is open from 10am until 3pm every weekday and offers a range of services, such as socialisation, craft and handwork, assistance with skills for daily living, and recreational activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Assisting the coordinator in implementing appropriate activities based on group and individual needs;
- Planning, facilitating, leading and supporting members in diversional activities, e.g. craft work, games, social interaction within groups;
- Communicating information relevant to the member - s conditions to the Co-ordinator and refer requests for information of members - health to the Co-ordinator

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience**
- A passion for caring for elderly persons;
- An enthusiasm for planning and implementing activities, as well as encouraging participation;
- Experience within the Health Service is advantageous;
- Certificate in Diversional Therapy (or interest in obtaining this) is preferable.

**Ngā** **hua - Benefits**
- Ongoing training and development
- Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

**Mō mātou - About us**
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - _

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Position Ref: PC2596669

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