Recreational Therapist - Casual

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Summerset is hiring a casual Recreational Therapist in Richmond to design and deliver therapeutic recreation for seniors using the APIED process, promoting autonomy and meaningful activities with dignity. The role offers flexible weekends, hourly rates, development, and a supportive team. Responsibilities include running individual and group programs, quality control, and documentation. They seek candidates who are passionate, flexible, and empathetic with strong communication and a person-centered approach; a full NZ driver license and the ability to drive a Mobility Van are required. Registered Diversional and Recreational Therapist is desirable; if not, willingness to complete NZQA Certificate. Tips: tailor your CV to APIED, show programs you led, highlight independence and adaptability, confirm NZ work eligibility, and express enthusiasm for making a village come alive.

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.  

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. 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.  

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. 

Job Description

We are seeking for a talented, passionate Recreational Therapist.

The role empowers you 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.

This is a casual role based out of our Richmond village.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Promoting meaningful activities that meet the needs of residents.
• Empowering residents to make choices.
• Support residents to maintain autonomy and maximise independence. 
• Encourage and support residents to participate and engage in purposeful recreational programmes.
• Applying the APIED process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation) for individual or group recreational programmes.
• Quality control and quality assurance of the recreational activities (monitoring, analysing, reviewing, reporting)

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Qualifications

You:

• A passionate, flexible, self-motivated, innovative, energetic, open-minded individual.
• A person with sound understanding of holistic person center approach and high level of human awareness (empathy & compassion).
• A person who can run individual and group recreational activities.
• A person with good communications skills and strong willingness to learn.
• Full NZ Driver License and the ability to drive a Mobility Van
• A Registered (qualified and licensed) Diversional and Recreational Therapist is desirable. If you don't hold a DRT Licence, or if you are not a Qualified DRTh, you must be willing to complete the NZQA Certificate in Diversional and Recreational Therapy

Additional Information

We offer:

• A unique role that enables you to make a real difference in the lives of senior citizens.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing support
• Competitive hourly rates (depends on qualification, registration, and experience)
• The ability to create and deliver innovative recreational programmes.
• A weekend rate of an additional 40 percent of the hourly rate.

If you believe you are the person for this role, then we would love to hear from you!

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!