CHT Amberlea - Activities Coordinator - Part Time

CHT Amberlea - Activities Coordinator - Part Time CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 21 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly values‑led—centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness. Join our amazing team at CHT Amberlea in beautiful Algies Bay as a weekend Activities Coordinator ! We're looking for a fun, energetic, and qualified person to bring joy, creativity, and meaningful activities to our residents for 4 hours each on Saturday and Sunday . If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy connecting with older people, and have unrestricted New Zealand work rights, this is your opportunity to be part of a supportive team in a stunning coastal location where care is delivered with heart, harmony, and compassion. What you will be doing: Contributes to the assessment process of each resident under the guidance of the Carehome Manager reflecting the individual resident’s functional level, problems, needs and interests. Plans, schedules, implements and evaluates a programme of individual and/or group activities based on the residents' needs. Coordinates and participates in resident activities designed to promote social interaction, reality orientation and intellectual stimulation. Documents activity‑related information in the resident’s notes. Assists with escorting residents to and from activities. Maintains sufficient activity supplies. Develop monthly calendar of planned activities. Contributes to the development of the continuous quality improvement plan for the Activity Programme. Consistently act as a role model for safe work practices. Ensure that all incidents and accidents are reported in accordance with CHT policies and procedures. Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, relevant legislation and regulations and CHT’s policies and procedures. Attend and actively participate in team health and safety meetings. What we are looking for: Is compassionate and caring Empathy for older people Experience with group activities Ability to facilitate group activities Friendly, polite and outgoing Good oral and written communication skills, with clear spoken English Good personal presentation Interest in and commitment to learning Willing to accept direction and supervision Able to work in a team Possesses good leadership skills Benefits of working at CHT Long service leave and recognition for your commitment An annual shoe voucher—because comfort matters Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities Wellbeing initiatives and EAP support The reassurance of working for a not-for-profit that reinvests in its people, care homes, and resident experience #J-18808-Ljbffr