Activities Assistant

2 weeks ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Presbyterian Support New Zealand Full time

* Part Time
* Application Closes 15 May 2025
* Otago - Dunedin City
* Healthcare Support Worker

* Activities Assistant
* Ross Home, Dunedin
* Part-time Permanent- 32 hours/ week
* Opportunities to complete National Qualifications - earn while you learn

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as an Activities Coordinator

The Role

As an Activities Assistant, you will provide meaningful, personalized activities, you will enhance their quality of life and respect their unique identity.

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm

Friday: 9:00am to 3:30pm

About You

The ideal applicant will have experience in a Healthcare environment.

We would love you to:

* Be empathetic, compassionate, and patient
* Work well in a team
* Enjoy working alongside older people
* Be physically fit and strong
* Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour
* Experience in an aged care environment is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
* Having a Divisional Therapy qualification will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

* Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
* Opportunities to complete National Qualifications - earn while you learn
* Joining a team that makes a real difference in people's lives
* Working with a team of passionate people
* Personal growth and career development opportunities
* Significant on-the-job training
* Discounts with local businesses

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. PSO operates a highly regarded network of 9 care homes across Otago and provides many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

An integral part of the North Dunedin community, Ross Home supports up to 124 residents living at rest home level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at Ross Home - To apply click "Apply Now".

For further information contact Regan Gilchrist, Ross Home Clinical Manager on 03 244 8218 or ******

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email ******

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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