Recreation Officer - Kandahar Court - Masterton
- Enjoy enriching the day to day lives of our residents
- Gain on-going training and qualifications while you work
- Benefit from our staff well-being package
Mō mātou - About us
Our Enliven residential services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose. Enliven is a not-for-profit service providing aged residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
As a Recreation Officer / Diversional Therapy assistant, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating individual resident’s recreation plan and recreation programme for the residents of the Dementia Court. This involves running daily activities with staff and volunteers, planning the social calendar for the home and supporting our residents to pursue their interests. You will also encourage residents to maintain their independence, learn new skills and maintain connections with their community.
The role is based in Masterton and will be working in our Dementia Court between Monday to Friday, 09.30-16.00.
Mō koe - About You
As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills and sense of humour. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect.
You will be looking to use your events or recreation skills to create enjoyable events for our residents to participate in and make them the talk of the day!
In addition, you will have:
- Qualification in Diversional Therapy or studying towards obtaining this
- Experience working with Elders or with people experiencing memory loss, is a distinct advantage
- Ability to listen and work with people to recognise and support their individual needs
- Some computer literacy is required to keep electronic records and note taking
- A current full driver’s license is required as you may be driving the Enliven van.
You will have some flexibility and willingness to participate fully in life at our home, which may mean working outside of normal hours for events or celebrations, and to support specific activities at times.
What’s in it for me?
Enliven Kandahar Home offers a compassionate environment where upskilling and training are highly valued. We support our staff in gaining nationally recognised qualifications through paid study days and workshops.
You will also enjoy:
- A progressive pay scale that recognizes your qualifications - based on skills & experience
- Opportunities for training for career advancement into positions of responsibility
- Working in a team in a peer supported environment.
- Staff Wellbeing activities focusing on a different aspect of personal health and wellbeing
- Access to discounted healthcare cover and free counselling services for all staff
- Further benefits such as savings with a wide variety of NZ Retailers
- Smart uniforms provided, with various aspects of attire available to suit your style – you choose the colour!
We are a values based organisation that cares about our staff as much as we do about our residents and we support everyone who becomes a part of the Enliven family. Find out more what makes us such a great place to live and work! APPLY NOW!
How to apply:
To discuss the role or for more information get in touch with Liz Mather (06) 946 4020
Please note: only apply if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand, we do not offer visa sponsorship
As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a ‘Smoke Free’ policy onsite.
