Diversional Therapist

at  Metlifecare

Health Insurance Automatic Cover + 3 Extra Paid Wellness Days per year
1 Paid Day of Leave to celebrate your birthday each year + Education Development and Training Support
Permanent position - 35 hours per week

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Enthusiastic, Creative, outgoing and can think outside the box.
• Current Full Driver’s License
• Current First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential
• Experience with working with groups of older people
• Customer focused
• Diversional Therapist qualification preferred

ABOUT US

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

We are seeking a Diversional Therapist to coordinate activities for our Greenwich Gardens Village based in Unsworth Heights (close to Glenfield area).
This is a permanent position - 35 hours per week (Sunday - Thursday) 8:30am - 4pm daily
Pay range: $23.45 to $29.66 per hour depending on your qualifications.

You will assist our residents to enjoy meaningful leisure activities along with the following:

• Planning and implementing an innovative activities program
• Liaising with families and staff to participate in leisure activities
• Assisting our residents to participate in organized activities
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic environment
• Ensure the health and safety of our residents