Social and Wellness Centre Coordinator | Kerikeri Work closely with Village Management and our residents. About the role We're looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing energetic team player to work alongside our residents at our Oakridge Villas in Kerikeri. You will be responsible for running the Wellness Centre, to assist our residents to get access to external home-based support services (Personal cares and household support). You will also organise and coordinate activities and outings for our residents, working closely with the Village Manager and the Village resident committee. This is a part-time role - 24 hours per week. Some of the great things you will be doing: Arranging Health appointments and coordinating with local providers to ensure residents receive the services they need. Working proactively with the Care Home Nurse Manager to facilitate a positive customer journey into aged residential care Organizing special events and outings for our residents. Driving our Village van and escorting residents on excursions. Engaging with our residents and family members. Connecting with community groups and supporting the village to run activities. About you We are looking for a sociable, outgoing, creative thinker who can connect our residents to local services and organize great events for them. Other things that will make you successful in the role: You will need to be an excellent people person who enjoys working with the older adult, with an ability to maximize resident participation in activities. You will have loads of initiative, excellent time management skills and the ability to work with autonomy. The ability to use technology with confidence is an essential. Having a Full and clean Driver's License to drive our village van Current First Aid Certificate is also preferred, but we can support you to obtain this. About us At Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously. Check out some of our Benefits! Paid wellness days off 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers. 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners. Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years How to apply Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
