Activities Coordinator |Fixed Term| Kerikeri (Oakridge Villas), Kerikeri
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Metlifecare

Activities Coordinator |Fixed Term| Kerikeri (Oakridge Villas)

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  • Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Kerikeri

Job Description

  • Beautifully appointed Care suites and Care Home in the heart of Kerikeri, Northland
  • Fixed Term role for 3 months


About the Role


We are seeking a Activities Coordinator to join our Oakridge Villas in Kerikeri, Northland for a 3 month Fixed Term contract.


Metlifecare Oakridge Villas offers premium accommodation to our residents. The living spaces are designed to provide peace of mind with customised clinical care and support on-site. You will be a part of the awesome team supporting our residents to live their best lives.


You will be supporting our residents with their planned activities to maintain active lives and support their wellbeing. Reporting to the Nurse manager, you will be responsible for planning and implementing an innovative activities program.


3 month fixed term role: 37.5 hours a week - from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm -


Pay rate will range from $25.10 to $31.23 depending on your qualification.


You will be:


  • 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
  • Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic environment
  • Ensuring the health and safety of our residents


About you


We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, outgoing and can think outside the box. You will have a genuine love for the elderly and want to make a difference. Ideally you will have experience as an Activities Coordinator or a Diversional Therapist. however, this role would suit an experienced Caregiver looking to broaden their skill set with a passion for ensuring our residents are enjoying a therapeutic environment and experiencing the activities on offer at our Care Suites.


Candidates must have the following:


  • Current Full Drivers License preferred
  • Current First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential
  • Experience with working with groups of older people
  • Diversional Therapy or an equivalent Level 4 qualification


About us


We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.


How to apply


Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home


Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.


Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application

Desired Hard Skills

  • First Aid
  • Activity Coordination
  • Diversional Therapy

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Empathy
  • Enthusiasm

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🎂 Birthdays Off
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 💼 Life Insurance
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • All these are for permanent staff and include Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
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  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 💸 Living Wage
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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