Activities Assistant (Day Programme)
- Activities Assistant (Day Programme)
- Club Enliven- Taieri
- Permanent Part Time
Assist with activities at Club Enliven Taieri and enhance the quality of life and connectedness for older people in our community.
The Role
As an Activities Assistant, you will assist in planning and implementing a varied programme of activities provided to older people living in our community, who are at risk of being socially isolated.
In this role you will
- Assist with planning and implementing activities to enhance the quality of life, independence and connectedness for our members.
- Provide support for our members needs where required for their safety and well-being.
- Provide driving and kitchen assistance.
Hours: This is a permanent position, 35 hours per week, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday – Friday. Some flexibility of start/finish time may be required on occasion. We also welcome applicants seeking reduced hours with a view to a job share. If you are available for part of these hours, please outline your availability in your cover letter.
About You
Ideally, you will have an interest in older people and bring practical activity skills.
We would love you to have the following:
- An empathy for older people
- Creativity, and practical skills
- A sense of humour
- Great time management skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as a team member
- A current full and clean driver’s licence is required.
- The ability to drive a manual minivan.
- Basic computing skills, including Word and Outlook
- Bonus: Practical DIY or workshop skills
About Us
Club Enliven Taieri operates Monday to Friday and is based at 171 Gordon Rd, Mosgiel. Club members enjoy transport to and from the Club, a two-course lunch, morning and afternoon tea and a raft of varied and engaging activities.
Presbyterian Support Otago is a charitable organisation established in 1906, and is a leading provider of aged care, retirement living and social services to the people of Otago. With over 800 staff and 500 volunteers, we operate a highly regarded network of seven care homes across Otago, and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.
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For further information about this opportunity contact Louise Roberts on 027 686 9866 or louise.roberts@psotago.org.nz
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 apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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