Activities Coordinator– Ross Home, Dunedin
Activities Coordinator
- Ross Home, Dunedin
- Part-time Permanent- 28 hours/week
- Opportunities to complete National Qualifications - earn while you learn!
Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as an Activities Coordinator.
The Role
As an Activities Coordinator, you will plan, lead, and oversee activities that promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being, while ensuring they remain connected and engaged. By providing meaningful, personalized activities, you will enhance their quality of life and respect their unique identity.You will also lead and supervise a team of Activities Assistants and Volunteers, ensuring effective service delivery, and take responsibility for recruiting, supporting, and inspiring Volunteers to contribute positively to the residents' experiences.
Hours of Work: This is a permanent part-time position. The hours of work will be 28 hours per week,
- Tuesday, Wednesday 0900-1530hrs (6hrs/day)
- Thursday, Friday 0900-1600hrs (6.5hrs/day)
- Saturday 1300-1600hrs (3hrs/day)
About You
We would love you to:
- Be empathetic, compassionate, and patient
- Work well in a team
- Enjoy working alongside older people
- Be physically fit and strong
- Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour
- Experience in an aged care environment is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
- Having a Divisional Therapy qualification will be an added advantage.
- Have a full driver's license
- Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
- Opportunities to complete National Qualifications - earn while you learn!
- 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 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.PSO operates a highly regarded network of 9 care homes across Otago and provides 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.
An integral part of the North Dunedin community, Ross Home supports up to 124 residents living at 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 Michelle Marsh, Activities Supervisor on 03 473 0703
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 that no applications will be accepted via email.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.