Diversional Therapist

Overview

Create and lead therapeutic recreational programs for seniors in a care village.

Key Responsibilities

• activity planning
• resident support
• team collaboration
• budget management
• progress monitoring

Tasks

-Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable -Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village -Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate -Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager -Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records

Requirements

• diversional therapy
• time management
• microsoft office
• communication
• first aid
• driver’s licence

What You Bring

-National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) – or at least 3 years of relevant work experience -Excellent planning and time management skills, with a proactive mindset -Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) -Strong communication and interpersonal skills -First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course) -A full, clean driver’s licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van.

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Benefits

-Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance -Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate -Weekend rates of an additional 40% on your hourly rate -Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day

About Summerset Retirement Villages

-Designs, develops, and manages a wide range of retirement villages, focusing on independent living and residential care services. -Expanded across New Zealand, with multiple villages located in key cities and towns. -Specializes in creating modern, high-quality facilities that offer a variety of accommodation options for retirees. -Strong commitment to resident care, with state-of-the-art care services tailored to meet changing health needs. -Consistently strives to innovate within the retirement village sector, balancing comfort, independence, and community support. -In recent years, has become a recognized leader in the industry, expanding its services and enhancing residents' quality of life.

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