Activities Co-Ordinator/Diversional Therapist

About us

Experion Care NZ is a growing Age Care operator in NZ, currently owning six specialized Residential Care facilities in the North and South Island.

Okere House (Experion's Facility) offers high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care in a sociable and welcoming environment. We form partnerships with our residents to ensure their independence, privacy, dignity, and cultural and religious needs are met as individuals. We treasure our highly skilled staff and provide an environment where our people are inspired, and their input and professional development is stimulated, encouraged, and promoted.

Our residents are encouraged to maintain control and choice in the decisions that affect their wellbeing, living fulfilling and rewarding lives connected to the local community. Our people need to support and foster this approach in all they do.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Qualified Recreational and Diversional Therapist/Activities person.

About You:

Have a can-do attitude.

Support residents with social activities, diary planning, and personal calendars.

Ensure individual activity plans are formulated for each resident.

Demonstrate an understanding of budget parameters.

Provide meaningful and purposeful recreational programs.

Possess good communication skills and a strong willingness to learn.

Must hold a full valid NZ Driver Licence.

Applicants should be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Shift work

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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