Activities Assistant

3 days ago


Thames, New Zealand Bupa Full time

We at Bupa Tararu Care Home located in Thames, are searching for an Activities Assistant with a creative flair to join our passionate team. This is a permanent, part-time position (20 hours per week).

In this role, you will be supporting the Activities Coordinator, identifying the leisure activity needs of each of the residents based on their interests, preferences, and abilities and contribute to the planning and implementation of individual and group activities programmes.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Participate and contribute to both individual and group programme activities
- Contribute to the review and assessment of the residents’ individual activities programme
- Actively promote a homely, stimulating, and pleasant environment for the residents and their families
- Develop and maintain excellent internal and external communication networks to support the activities programme

**About you**
- An NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level is preferred
- Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable
- Display enthusiasm, empathy, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of residents
- Demonstrate outstanding communication skills
- A fun personality with a creative flair

**What Bupa can offer you**
- Ongoing training and development
- Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits
- Opportunities for national (and sometimes international) career advancement
- Internal reward and recognition programmes

**About Bupa**

Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare providers with a strong commitment to helping people across the globe live longer, happier, healthier lives. We have retirement villages and care homes located across NZ.

At the heart of our service are our values - Caring, Brave, Responsible. These are the principles that determine the way we behave and what we believe. They also bring us together as a family, giving us a common culture, and they inspire trust and loyalty in our people.

If you are reliable, passionate about caring for the elderly, and want to positively impact people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Don’t delay - APPLY NOW and join our awesome team



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