Recreation Officer - Casual - Huntleigh Home
Recreation Officer - Huntleigh Home Karori Wellington
- Enrich the day to day lives of our residents
- Flexibility of casual work - great work life balance
- Work creatively with our Recreation Team Leader to plan activities for our Elders
Mō mātou - About us
Enliven is a not-for-profit service providing aged residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island. Our Enliven residential services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.
Conveniently located in central Karori, the modern and stylish Huntleigh Home overlooks a sunny central courtyard and residents enjoy the easy indoor-outdoor living. At Huntleigh Home there are lots of shared spaces, including lounges and courtyards. This is where you’ll find residents reading, socialising, hosting visitors, attending concerts and taking part in the many recreation activities on offer. A highlight for many residents and visitors is the fabulous shop and café. Known as the Trading Post, the shop is run by residents and volunteers.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
This role is on a casual basis - we are looking for someone to fill in and pick up day shifts as needed. As a Recreation Officer, you will plan and facilitate individual recreation plans for residents, as well as the recreation programme for Huntleigh Home. This involves running daily activities with staff and volunteers, planning the social calendar for the home and supporting our residents to pursue their interests. You will encourage residents to maintain their independence, learn new skills and maintain connections with their community.
The key aspects of the role are:
- Resident service delivery that provides a rich and diverse experience
- Driving and transportation of residents
- Ensuring outings and activities are well planned and Health and Safety protocols followed
Mō koe - About You
Passionate about the wellbeing of older people, you are enthusiastic but patient; well-organised with great interpersonal skills. You share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. We are looking for:
- A genuine interest in supporting the Recreational activities in our Home
- A qualification in Diversional Therapy is preferred, or alternatively a minimum Level 2 NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing coupled with care assistant experience.
- Experience in a customer-facing role, ability to listen to people and work with them to support their needs
- Administration experience with some computer literacy
- Full, clean New Zealand driver’s license
- Some experience working with elders would be advantageous
Mahi mo tatou - Working for us
Enliven offers a compassionate environment where upskilling and training are highly valued. You will also enjoy:
- Hourly rate from $24.08 to $32.30 depending on experience and qualifications
- Progressive pay steps that recognise your qualifications
- Access to discounted healthcare cover and free employee assistance programme
- We also have discounts with major NZ retailers across the country
As a values-based organisation that cares about our staff as much as we do about our residents, we support everyone who becomes a part of the Enliven family. Find out more about what makes us such a great place to live and work. APPLY NOW!
How to apply
If this opportunity aligns with your interests, please apply now. Alternatively, you can get in touch with the Bureau Manager, Amanda Dubier, at amanda.dubier@psc.org.nz
Please note: Apply only if you already hold the legal right to work in New Zealand.
We will respond to applications after the shortlisting process concludes on March 16, 2025.
As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a ‘Smoke Free’ policy onsite.
