Activities Coordinator - Part Time

About Radius Care

Radius Care is a New Zealand-owned company dedicated to providing health and aged care services to elderly and disabled individuals. With over 25 centers nationwide and a workforce exceeding 1800 staff, Radius Care looks after more than 1700 residents, establishing itself as a leading healthcare provider in New Zealand.

Job Location and Hours

This role is based at Radius St Joans, 371 Peachgrove Rd, Fairfield, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The position involves approximately 12 hours of work weekly, specifically on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Role Overview

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing person-focused event programs for facility residents. This includes working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to devise individual activity plans ensuring a range of creative and engaging activities are available within the facility. Managing activities within budget limits is also required.

Key Duties

• Assist residents with social participation including diary and personal calendar planning.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop tailored activity plans for residents.
• Coordinate and introduce diverse activities into the facility environment.
• Manage resources according to allocated budgets.

Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, especially with elderly residents and their families.
• Resourceful, adaptable, patient, and self-driven.
• Effective communication, personable, outgoing, and a good sense of humor.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Possession of a clean full driver's license.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career development with support for Careerforce and NZQA qualifications.
• Provision of work uniform and access to staff discounts through an app.
• Weekend shift allowances where applicable.
• A supportive working environment with a favorable staff-to-resident ratio.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing.

Additional Information

Pay rates will depend on completed relevant qualifications. Radius Care is unable to sponsor work visas or visa changes for this position.

Diversity and Inclusion

Radius Care embraces workforce diversity and equality by actively providing equal employment opportunities, supporting professional growth, and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. The organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion, valuing the unique experiences they bring.