Activities Assistant– Iona, Oamaru
- Activities Assistant
- Part-time, Permanent
- Iona, Oamaru
The Role
We are looking to employ an Activities Assistant for our busy Enliven care home in Oamaru. Our activities department is responsible for coordinating residents’ activities and events within the care home. You will be supporting the lives & wellbeing of older people living at Iona Care Centre by providing enriching and interactive activities & events.
Assist with activities that enhance personal dignity, quality of life, independence, and connectedness for each resident. You will be providing quality and meaningful activities to meet clients’ needs and maximise their independence while respecting their unique identity and dignity.
Hours: Permanent, part-time- 10 hours per week to be worked 5hrs/day, 1000 - 1530hrs on Thursday and 1200-1730hrs on Friday. Opportunity to pick up additional hours to cover leave in our activities department.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have exceptional planning and organizational skills
- Have excellent interpersonal skills including relationship building and advocacy skills
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and creative
- Have a full driver’s license
- Be empathetic and patient with elderly people.
What We Offer
- Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
- Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
- Working with a team of passionate people
- Personal growth and career development opportunities
- Significant on-the-job training
- Discounts with local businesses
About Oamaru
Oamaru offers affordable accommodation, a community feels with the creature comforts of a big city, the limestone architecture and unique character of the fantastic Victorian Precinct, the nearby Oamaru harbour, and lots of other great surprises.
For more information about Oamaru visit: https://waitakinz.com/oamaru/
To learn about housing in Oamaru you could also check out the recent ‘Country House Hunters episode set in Oamaru: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/country-house-hunters-new-zealand/episodes/s1-e7 (note you will need to register with TVNZ on demand if not already registered).
About Us
Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 7 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.
Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.
Residing in Oamaru, a region rich in history and heritage and situated in large park-like grounds, Iona holds 79 residents supported at the hospital and rest home level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.
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For further information contact Iona on 03 437 1870, ext 0.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
If you have difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz
Please note: Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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