Join our team at Cargill Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.Cargill Lifecare is a 40-bed care home with a 34-unit village located in Invercargill. The region has stunning scenery, beaches, walkways, and friendly people – making it a great place to work, live and raise a family.About Us:Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whanau.About Our Role:Cargill Lifecare & Village, located in Beautiful InvercargillPermanent Full-timeAM, PM and weekend shiftsWe have a fantastic opportunity for an Activities Coordinator with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere.As an Activities Coordinator you will be involved in the delivery of activity programs that meet the individual physical, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and emotional needs of residents. This will include the planning, organising and delivery of activities, outings, events, and involvement in community groups. Work together in a team to provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for our residents.Your Skills and Experience:Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.Minimum NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent New Zealand or overseas qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing)Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Full NZ drivers licence, and confidence in driving a vanA genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.What's in it for you:Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.Opportunities for professional development and advancement.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.Join Us:Submit an online application today by selecting the 'Apply' link.Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.
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