Exciting Opportunity: Diversional Therapist at Ashbury Heights Village
Qestral's newest premium lifestyle village Ashbury Heights is looking for a Diversional Therapist!
About Ashbury Heights Village
Ashbury Heights Village is set to open in January 2025 and will set the standard for premium retirement living in Maunu, a charming suburb in the southwest of Whangarei. Our new generation lifestyle village will offer breathtaking views and incorporate the latest innovations in healthcare and technology. The first phase of the housing is almost complete, featuring six houses including one large, elegantly designed 'Regal' home that will serve as both offices and the central hub for village activities and gatherings. As development progresses, the village will feature a wide range of architecturally designed independent living, serviced apartments and in addition to our care facility, there will be a specialised dementia centre.
About the role – Mo te Turanga
Are you an experienced Diversional Therapist looking for a new challenge or change of environment? Then you have come to the right place! Qestral's newest premium lifestyle Ashbury Heights Care Centre is looking for an experienced Diversional Therapist to join the team full time. You will be providing a comprehensive and exciting daily activities program to our residents, ensuring that each resident has a specific social and cultural plan that supports their needs.
About you - Nga Korero Mou
Are you a Diversional Therapist with experience and passion, who has:
Enthusiasm
An ability to inspire and motivate
Excellent communication and listening skills
Proven versatility and flexibility
Ability to work within a diverse team or independently
Good computer skills across a range of programs
Written and spoken English with the ability to read and understand clinical notes, medical instructions and all policy and procedure manuals
Ability to solve practical problems and immediately deal with a variety of resident and staff requests
Qualifications are essential, and you must have at least a minimum of 2 years in a Diversional Therapist role
You will be working as a part of a dedicated team covering Rest home and hospital level care
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
About us - Nga Korero Mo Matou
Ashbury Heights is a subsidiary of Qestral Corporation Ltd, a leader in developing next-generation retirement villages with a strong focus on lifestyle. Our design-led, anti-institutional approach aims to create vibrant communities that blend cutting-edge design, healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology. Based in Christchurch, Qestral Corporation brings extensive industry experience and a dedication to excellence. Qestral Corporation Ltd currently owns and operates four villages on the South Island—three in Christchurch and one in Nelson. Ashbury Heights is soon to be our very first village in the North Island, opening in January of 2025.
To seize this exciting opportunity and join our team dedicated to providing the best in retirement village living, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter via Trade Me. For more information about Qestral Corporation and our other villages, visit www.qestral.co.nz .
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