Job Description
Job details
Job type
Casual
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury
Full job description
Start Date - As soon as possible
Hours - +am - 3pm, 5.5 hours per shift
Status - This is a casual role with no guaranteed hours or days. In this role you will be covering sick (oncall) and annual leave.
Location - Elizabeth Street Day Centre, Ashburton
Salary - Starting from $72,074 per annum. Based off the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
Kia hiwa rā!
About the Role
Elizabeth Street Day Centre provides an activity programme aimed at maintaining the best possible physical, psychological and social functioning for each member.
The Centre is open from 10am until 3pm every weekday and offers a range of services, such as socialisation, craft and handwork, assistance with skills for daily living, and recreational activities.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Assisting the coordinator in implementing appropriate activities based on group and individual needs
Planning, facilitating, leading and supporting members in diversional activities, e.g. craft work, games, social interaction within groups
Communicating information relevant to the member - s conditions to the Co-ordinator and refer requests for information of members - health to the Co-ordinator
About You
A passion for caring for elderly persons
An enthusiasm for planning and implementing activities, as well as encouraging participation
Experience within the Health Service is advantageous
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Certificate in Diversional Therapy (or interest in obtaining this) is preferable
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:5+pm on Monday 7th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.
To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.
Kia mau te wehi!
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Job type
Casual
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury
Full job description
Start Date - As soon as possible
Hours - +am - 3pm, 5.5 hours per shift
Status - This is a casual role with no guaranteed hours or days. In this role you will be covering sick (oncall) and annual leave.
Location - Elizabeth Street Day Centre, Ashburton
Salary - Starting from $72,074 per annum. Based off the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
Kia hiwa rā!
About the Role
Elizabeth Street Day Centre provides an activity programme aimed at maintaining the best possible physical, psychological and social functioning for each member.
The Centre is open from 10am until 3pm every weekday and offers a range of services, such as socialisation, craft and handwork, assistance with skills for daily living, and recreational activities.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Assisting the coordinator in implementing appropriate activities based on group and individual needs
Planning, facilitating, leading and supporting members in diversional activities, e.g. craft work, games, social interaction within groups
Communicating information relevant to the member - s conditions to the Co-ordinator and refer requests for information of members - health to the Co-ordinator
About You
A passion for caring for elderly persons
An enthusiasm for planning and implementing activities, as well as encouraging participation
Experience within the Health Service is advantageous
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Certificate in Diversional Therapy (or interest in obtaining this) is preferable
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:5+pm on Monday 7th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.
To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.
Kia mau te wehi!
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
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