Activities Coordinator | Aged Care| Hillsborough (Parkside Village)

Activities Coordinator | Aged Care| Hillsborough (Parkside Village) Why Join Excellent hourly rates Great staff benefits on offer About the role We are looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our Parkside Care Home in Hillsborough, Auckland. You will be supporting our residents with their planned activities to maintain active lives and support their wellbeing. Reporting to the Nurse manager, you will be responsible for planning and implementing an innovative activities program. Pay rate ranges from $25.10 to $31.23 depending on your qualification. This is a 30- hour a week role from Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 4 pm. 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 First Aid Certificate preferred but not essential Experience with working with groups of older people About us We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Check out some of our Benefits! Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff 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 Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers pagewww.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies. Metlifecare is committed to minimising adverse outcomes from the transmission of influenza or infectious diseases, and as such we request all potential employees disclose their immunisation status at the time of employment. Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application #J-18808-Ljbffr