Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development) Are you a leader and experienced DT? Develop your career with us! About the Home We are a not-for-profit owned and operated business (the Trust was established in 1954). We have a beautiful, warm 93 bed care home (with a waiting list) with a mixture of care types. Our home is set in the 'winterless' Far North which is one of New Zealand's most desirable locations. It offers unspoiled white sand beaches, native bush, and spectacular outdoor living in a warm, sub-tropical climate. Our primary focus at Switzer is on the health, lifestyle and well-being of our residents. Benefits of Switzer Competitive hourly rate Supportive, collaborative, and caring team culture Continual learning and development opportunities Going home each day feeling you have made a real positive difference in a not-for-profit that serves and supports elders and the wider community. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Diversional Therapist Team Leader to join our Lifestyle team on a full-time basis. (32 – 40 hours per week) You will be responsible for leading a team and planning and facilitating purposeful recreational and leisure activities for our elders. This includes organising stimulating group and resident specific activities as well as resident events and outings. Our perfect candidate will: Be a qualified Diversional Therapist who has a passion for delivering an exciting, engaging, high-quality programme for our residents. Have prior experience working in aged care. Be someone who finds any reason to celebrate! Make a big deal of birthdays, public holidays, special days, and ensure there is ALWAYS something enticing happening in every corner of the home. Be highly creative, innovative, and excited about trying new things to delight and engage our elders. Be able to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with elders with a range of different abilities. Be proactive, motivating, and supportive – able to work in different ways to foster engagement, enthusiasm, and participation among residents. People-person that enjoys interacting and motivating others, including those who have physical or mental limitations. Be able to think outside the box when it comes to planning activities and outings for residents which ensures variety and engagement. Have a high standard of verbal and written communication skills. Be highly organised and computer literate with clear and concise documentation skills. Hold a full clean driver's licence and be comfortable driving resident transport vans as required. Have excellent time management skills, a high level of professionalism and be able to work independently as well as a crucial member of the existing Switzer Lifestyle team. Switzer Residential Care is committed to delivering person-centred care under the philosophy of Eden, which means we strive to create a human habitat filled with plants, animals, and children. We teach all staff to treat Switzer like a home, not a cold and clinical facility. With everything we do, we strive to eliminate the three plagues of aged care – boredom, loneliness, and helplessness. As a site DT, you will be a key player in ensuring we deliver on our values across the site. If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your cover letter (explaining what interests you about this position and why you would be suitable) along with your CV to Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
