Casual Diversional Therapist

1 day ago

Ashburton, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**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 $72,074 per annum. Based off the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**Kia hiwa rā**

**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

**About You**
- 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
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Certificate in Diversional Therapy (or interest in obtaining this) is preferable

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**How to Apply**

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