Activities Assistant– Taieri Court, Mosgiel
- Activities Assistant
- Mosgiel, Dunedin
- Part-time Permanent - 12 hours/week
Make a difference to the well-being of older people.
The Role
You will work under the direction of the Activities Coordinator to support and provide meaningful activities that enhance personal dignity, quality of life, independence and connectedness for each resident. We have 33 residents living at Taieri Court, Mosgiel, at Rest Home Level Care.
Hours: Permanent, Part-time; 12 hours per week. These hours will be worked 2 days per week from 1.30 Pm – 4.30 pm and Friday 9.30 am – 4.00 pm.
About You
We would love you to have:
- A full driver's license
- Planning and organisational skills
- Interpersonal skills, including relationship building and advocacy skills
- Good communication skills
- A sense of humor/bright and bubbly
- Initiative and creativity
Preferably, you will have previous experience interacting with older people, however full support will be given.
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 Taieri community for over 45 years and situated in the heart of Mosgiel, Taieri Court is home to 33 residents supported at rest home level care. Our 4-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.
Join the team at Taieri Court - To apply click "Apply Now".
For further information contact Mary McKay, Manager of Taieri Court on 027 738 7519.
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.
