Recreational/Diversional Therapist

Company Description

Invitation to Join the Summerset Therapeutic Team!

Summerset is the second largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We're passionate about providing quality service to senior citizens and we are growing quickly, with 39+ villages from Whangarei down to Dunedin. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

Job Description

Summerset in the Sun - Nelson are seeking for a talented, passionate Diversional & Recreational Therapist.

The role empowers you to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Promoting meaningful activities that meet the needs of residents.
• Empowering residents to make choices.
• Support residents to maintain autonomy and maximise independence. 
• Encourage and support residents to participate and engage in purposeful recreational programmes.
• Applying the APIED process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation) for individual or group recreational programmes.
• Quality control and quality assurance of the recreational activities (monitoring, analysing, reviewing, reporting)

This is a permanent, full-time role working 30 hours per week. 

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Qualifications

About You:
You will be a passionate, flexible, energetic, open-minded and innovative individual with a sound understanding of a holistic person centered approach. To be successful you will bring:

• High level of human awareness (empathy & compassion).
• A person who can run individual and group recreational activities.
• A person with good communications skills and strong willingness to learn.
• Full NZ Driver License and the ability to drive a Mobility Van
• A Registered (qualified and licensed) Diversional and Recreational Therapist is desirable. If you don't hold a DRT Licence, or if you are not a Qualified DRTh, you must be willing to complete the NZQA Certificate in Diversional and Recreational Therapy

Additional Information

What's in it for you? To recognise the emportant work you do for our residents, we offer:

• A unique role that enables you to make a real difference in the lives of senior citizens.
• Free access to our EAP service
• A friendly and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing support
• Competitive hourly rates (depends on qualification, registration, and experience)
• The ability to create and deliver innovative recreational programmes.
• A weekend rate of an additional 40 percent of the hourly rate.

If you believe you are the person for this role, then we would love to hear from you!

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.