Recreational/Diversional Therapist

at  Summerset Care

INVITATION TO JOIN THE SUMMERSET THERAPEUTIC TEAM!

Summerset is one of the largest retirement village operators in New Zealand, with over 35 villages from Whangarei to Dunedin. At Summerset, we are passionate about creating a thriving community in which our residents get to live the ‘time of their lives’.
Summerset St Johns is a beautifully landscaped, brand new, premium village located in the heart of the eastern suburbs, with spectacular views looking out to Rangitoto Island.
Job Description
We 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.
This is a permanent, full-time role.

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)
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  Qualifications

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE THE PERSON FOR THIS ROLE, THEN WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.
Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted