Village Liaison

Company Description

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

We are seeking a self-motivated, organised, and energetic person to support our residents live life their way within the Waimea Plains village - and the wider community.

As our Village Liaison you will play an important role, working closely with the Village Manager, partnering with our residents, and building relationships with external allied health services across the region.

Each day will guarantee variety and engagement, where you will be responsible for:

• identifying residents who may require health and wellness support and working with them to explore their options
• coordinating primary health promotion, education, and preventative information
• supporting referrals to higher levels of care where appropriate
• seeking opportunities in our regular resident meetings to promote Arvida's Attitude of Living Well
• participating in, and providing training, as required

While you will not be responsible for undertaking and executing clinical assessments or treatments, there is an opportunity to provide agreed clinical services (such as immunisation or first aid support) where appropriate and within professional scope and credentials, should that be of interest.

This is a great role for someone passionate about working with older New Zealanders, with a genuine community-focused and purpose-led mindset.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification, professional qualification and/or a minimum of 3 years' community-based heath or social service sector experience
• Previous aged care sector experience with a passion for engaging and empowering older people to lead life their way
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to achieve goals with others
• Understanding of and commitment to person-centered care and Arvida's Attitude of Living Well philosophy
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong community liaison and promotion skills
• NZ Full Driver's License
• NZ First Aid Certificate and advanced CPR Certificate

Additional Information

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer

• Competitive market rate.
• An experienced and supportive culture across the wider Arvida team.
• A purposeful role, engaging and positive work environment.

If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, and purpose-led work, we'd love to hear from you

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you'll bring to the role and your fit to our Attitude of Living Well approach.