Recreational/Diversional Therapist

at  Summerset

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Invitation to Join the Summerset Therapeutic Team!
Summerset is the second largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We’re passionate about providing quality service to senior citizens and we are growing quickly, with 39+ villages from Whangarei down to Dunedin. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summerset in the Sun - Nelson are seeking for a talented, passionate Diversional & Recreational Therapist.
The role empowers you to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Promoting meaningful activities that meet the needs of residents.
• Empowering residents to make choices.
• Support residents to maintain autonomy and maximise independence.
• Encourage and support residents to participate and engage in purposeful recreational programmes.
• Applying the APIED process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation) for individual or group recreational programmes.
• Quality control and quality assurance of the recreational activities (monitoring, analysing, reviewing, reporting)

This is a permanent, full-time role working 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Promoting meaningful activities that meet the needs of residents.
• Empowering residents to make choices.
• Support residents to maintain autonomy and maximise independence.
• Encourage and support residents to participate and engage in purposeful recreational programmes.
• Applying the APIED process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation) for individual or group recreational programmes.
• Quality control and quality assurance of the recreational activities (monitoring, analysing, reviewing, reporting

What’s in it for you? To recognise the emportant work you do for our residents, we offer:

• A unique role that enables you to make a real difference in the lives of senior citizens.
• Free access to our EAP service
• A friendly and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing support
• Competitive hourly rates (depends on qualification, registration, and experience)
• The ability to create and deliver innovative recreational programmes.
• A weekend rate of an additional 40 percent of the hourly rate