Full Time

Application Closes 25 Mar 2022

Otago - Clutha

Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Permanent Full-Time Diversional Therapist has arisen at Clutha Views Lifecare, Balclutha.

We are Heritage

At Heritage Lifecare, we provide residential aged care services and facilities throughout New Zealand to over 2,500 people.

As a trusted aged care provider, our successful growth has stemmed from the ability to nurture and grow environments that feel like home promoting inclusion, interaction and strong community values.

Respecting individuals, both residents and staff, is the foundation stone on which Heritage Lifecare has been built. We pride ourselves on creating a better everyday for our residents.

Why work anywhere else

At Clutha Views Lifecare, we are proud to offer Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia care at a modern purpose-built facility, set on more than 2 hectares of flat grounds in North Balclutha with views of the surrounding farmland, river valley and township.

Why would you want to work anywhere else?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a special person to be part our dedicated team on a full time basis, helping our residents at Clutha Views Lifecare enjoy a better everyday.

We only want the best for our clients and our vision and passion is to ensure our residents have interesting and varied activities offered to them in their daily life.

This is an opportunity to work in an environment where career pathways and positive work ethics are important. We are seeking :

A bubbly, enthusiastic and creative person

Previous experience is preferred

Someone who can think outside the square

Multi task, plan and work independently

Organise and run a program which meets the spiritual, mental and emotional needs of our residents

Excellent documentation

Very good interpersonal and communication skills

First Aid Certificate

Full drivers licence

Current Diversional Therapy Qualification is preferred

Availability for shift-work (AM, PM, Night and Weekend)

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an incredibly rewarding environment. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please provide a CV, covering letter and completed application form.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may be held before the closing date of this advert, so please, if you are interested get your application in as soon as possible to increase your chances.

Please note : to be eligible for this position you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to undergo a police vetting procedure.

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