BE AT THE HEART OF AGED CARE: ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It’s what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. That’s why we are seeking an Activities Coordinator like you to join our Bupa Whitby Care Home. You will enrich the lives of our society’s most vulnerable and be part of an inclusive culture where you can make a difference while growing your career.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this role, you will enjoy a variety of work and have prior experience in this field, along with an interest in and understanding of the elderly and their needs.

• You’ll have a NZQA (or equivalent) Diversional Therapy (level 4) Certificate (or working towards a DT qualification)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar healthcare setting is preferable.
• Have a creative flair to contribute towards a full and varied activities programme and help look after our residents while creating a caring atmosphere.
• You are a caring, team player, vibrant, and energetic, with an active interest in organising activities for multiple levels of function and ability.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will be required to drive the van for outings so a clean, full driver’s license is essential.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent part-time position, offering 25 hours per week, including weekend shifts as part of the roster.
Flexibility and availability across these hours are essential to ensure seamless service delivery.
You will identify the leisure activities of each resident based on their interests’ preferences and abilities and coordinate an activities programme based on their needs. You will have a big impact on the quality of life for our residents by promoting social interaction, physical activity, and mental stimulation for our residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support a team of activities assistants, ensuring activities are well-coordinated, engaging, and aligned with residents’ needs.
• Manage activity plans for residents across this 101-bed care home, with dementia, rest home and hospital levels of care.
• Plan, develop, and lead individualised activity plans for each resident based on the activity assessment outcome, their interests, and preferences.
• Ensure our valuable residents are treated with full respect, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Maintain personal and professional development - we have on-site managers who always encourage our staff to up-skill!

To be successful in this role, you will enjoy a variety of work and have prior experience in this field, along with an interest in and understanding of the elderly and their needs.

• You’ll have a NZQA (or equivalent) Diversional Therapy (level 4) Certificate (or working towards a DT qualification)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar healthcare setting is preferable.
• Have a creative flair to contribute towards a full and varied activities programme and help look after our residents while creating a caring atmosphere.
• You are a caring, team player, vibrant, and energetic, with an active interest in organising activities for multiple levels of function and ability.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will be required to drive the van for outings so a clean, full driver’s license is essential.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ