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Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist

Summerset Holdings • Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
5 days ago
Job description

Company Description :

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description :

As a Recreational Therapist at our Dunedin V illage , you’ll be empowered 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. Through personalised recreation plans and engaging activities, you’ll help residents maintain independence, dignity, and connection with others.

Typical duties include :

  • Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable
  • Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village
  • Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate
  • Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records
  • Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager

This role is for 40 hours per week, to be worked between Monday and Friday. Specific working days and hours will be agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Qualifications :

You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.

You’ll bring with you :

  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience as an RT / DT
  • Excellent planning and time management skills, with a proactive mindset
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course)
  • A full, clean driver’s licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Additional Information :

    When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

    Our benefits include :

  • Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate
  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
  • A day off on your birthday
  • Next Steps : Applications for this role will close on the 7th December . This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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