Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It is what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different person-first commitment to care. This is why Hugh Green Care Home is searching for an Activities Assistant with a creative flair to join our community. This is a casual position required to work any day fromMonday to Sunday 8.30am - 3.30pm. Since this is a casual role, there won't be any guaranteed hours. 

In this role, you will be supporting the Activities Coordinator, identifying the leisure activity needs of each of the Hugh Green Care Home residents based on their interests, preferences, and abilities and contribute to the planning and implementation of individual and group activities programmes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

•  Participate and contribute to both individual and group programme activities.
•  Contribute to the review and assessment of the residents' individual activities programme.
•  Actively promote a homely, stimulating, and pleasant environment for the residents and their families.
•  Develop and maintain excellent internal and external communication networks to support the activities programme.

About You

•  An NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level is preferred.
•  Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable.
•  Display enthusiasm, empathy, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of residents.
•  Demonstrate outstanding communication skills.
•  A fun personality with a creative flair.
•  A clean, full driver’s licence is preferable, as you may drive the van for resident outings. 
•  Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.  

Reasons to Belong

•  Professional Development - in-house and external training and development.
•  Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits
•  No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to 'Be You at Bupa.'

For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.

About Bupa

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we are now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people and we live by our values: Brave, Caring, and Responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Our Values | Ā mātou ūara

Brave | Māiatanga   Caring | Manaakitanga   Responsible | Haepapa