Lead Diversional Therapist at Canterbury District Health Board (Christchurch), Ashburton

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed term full time position 40 hours per week until January 2023.
• Highly experienced multi-disciplinary team
• Opportunities for continual professional development with the DHB

Our Purpose: Why we do it

When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you-re part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

The Team: What we do

Tuarangi Home is a 37 bed Residential Care facility that provides hospital level and dementia care at both rest home and hospital levels. We are a skilled and dedicated workforce, working within the dementia and hospital units to provide quality care in a friendly environment. We believe that dignity of all individuals is paramount, and at Tuarangi we diligently maintain an atmosphere of empathy, non-judgemental and respectful care.

We have a fixed term full-time positions available, 40 hours per week until January 2023.This term may be extended pending funding.

The Role: Where you fit in

As the lead diversional therapist you will be responsible for leading and supervising DT teams and daily DT activities for our residents. 

You will be expected to supervise and assist in providing a personalised quality Activity Service for patients by planning, facilitating, leading and supporting members in diversional activities, e.g. craft work, games, social interaction within groups.

You-ll be working alongside a registered Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist or Charge Nurse Manager.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, and skills;

• Diversional therapist with current membership of NZ Society of Diversional & Recreational Therapy.
  

• Previous experience of leading a team.

• Experience older persons health including Dementia.

Desirable;

• A current drivers licence

For more in-depth information please see the Position Description attached.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi

Putting people at the heart of all we do 

At our DHB, we are committed to honouring the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.  We are also committed to putting people at the heart of all we do, so that we are all supported to deliver world class healthcare to our communities. This means we all behave with honesty, integrity and courage; doing the right thing by each other and our communities. We demonstrate care and concern for our own and others wellbeing. We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse communities. Therefore, we always respect and value everyone-s differences. When making decisions we consider and seek a diverse range of viewpoints especially those from minority groups.

Belonging Here: Becoming part of our story

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.  

If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.

If you are interested in this role please apply directly on our career site here. Please note only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted.

Contact us on recruitment@cdhb.health.nz for additional information.