Activities & Lifestyle Coordinator
The Napier District Masonic Trust is proud to have assisted the aged in our community for the past 60 years and will continue to plan and provide housing and care for our elderly in the coming years. We have an excellent reputation for providing quality residential aged care and affordable retirement village accommodation. We believe every elderly person has a right to a place they can call home regardless of age, stage, means or needs. We are a community built on love, respect and care for our residents, their families and each other.
About Our Role
We're looking for an experienced Activities & Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
In this role, you will deliver engaging, person-centred therapeutic programmes that enhance our residents' wellbeing, encourage independence, foster social connection, and bring purpose and enjoyment to everyday life.
Reporting to the GM - Care & Villages, you will work closely with residents, whānau, and the wider care team to support residents in achieving their health and wellbeing goals, maintaining functional abilities, and enhancing their quality of life through meaningful recreational engagement.
This is a part-time position working Sunday and Monday, 10:00am – 4:00pm. There may be opportunities to pick up additional shifts if desired.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging activities and lifestyle programmes that support residents' physical, emotional, social, and cognitive wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with the full-time Activities & Lifestyle Coordinator to implement planned activities, events, and programmes that align with residents' interests, abilities, and goals.
- Foster meaningful resident participation by building positive relationships and creating inclusive opportunities for connection, enjoyment, and engagement.
- Maintain accurate activity records and contribute to the ongoing evaluation of resident participation and programme effectiveness.
About You
You are an experienced Diversional Therapist or have substantial experience delivering therapeutic recreation or lifestyle programmes. You are creative, compassionate, and committed to providing person-centred experiences that enrich the lives of older people.
You enjoy building meaningful relationships and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Adaptable and organised, you can respond to changing resident needs while maintaining a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment for residents and their whānau.
Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine passion for supporting older adults to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
How to apply
If you’re ready to join a values-based organisation where every day counts,
we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue our legacy of care
in our community.
