- Permanent full-time position - Sunday - Thursday 40 hours per week
- Extensive staff benefits on offer!
- Weekend allowance applies here!
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Activities Coordinator to support our residents with their planned activities, to maintain active lives and support their wellbeing. The position is based at stunning Greenwich Gardens Village, based in Unsworth Heights, North Auckland.
This role is a permanent full-time position - Sunday - Thursday 40 hours per week
Key responsibilities will include:
- Planning and implementing an innovative activities program
- Liaising with families and staff to participate in leisure activities
- Assisting our residents to participate in organized activities
- Establish and maintain a therapeutic environment
- Ensure the health and safety of our residents
About you
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, outgoing and can think outside the box. You will have a genuine love for the elderly and want to make a difference. Ideally you will have experience as an Activities Coordinator however this role would suit an experienced Caregiver looking to broaden their skill set with a passion for ensuring our residents are enjoying a therapeutic environment and experiencing the activities on offer at our Care Suites.
Candidates must have the following:
- Current Full Drivers License preferred
- Current First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential
- Experience with working with groups of older people
- Customer focused
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. Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.
Our Benefits!
- 3 paid wellness days per annum
- 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
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
- Education, Development and Training Support
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home
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