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August 9, 2024

Metlifecare

Hillsborough

FULL TIME


Social Coordinator

  • Bring joy to our residents in a great environment
  • Permanent full time - 8.30 - 5pm
  • Join an organization that cares about you and your development
  • Loads of great benefits - check them out below!
About the role
Our Parkside Retirement Village is looking for a Social Coordinator to support our residents with their planned activities to maintain active lives and support their wellbeing! This is an exciting role with the opportunity to make a real difference in our residents' daily lives!
This is Monday to Friday role however there will be an expectation to work on some weekends to plan and facilitate events.
Some of the great things you will be doing:
  • organising special events and outings for our resident's such as concerts, dinners and meetings
  • producing our weekly and monthly magazines - experience using powerpoint and publishing would be highly desireable
  • engaging with our residents and family members
  • delivering group activities for our residents that engage, provide social interaction and bring a sense of belonging
  • connecting with community groups and supporting existing village run activities
About you
We are looking for a sociable, outgoing, creative thinker who can organize great events for our residents. This is a fun role and rewarding as you will bring great joy to our residents. Other things that will make you a great Social Coordinator:

  • ideally you will have experience working in a similar role in Aged Care or from the hospitality industry with conference/meeting organising experience
  • an excellent people person who enjoys working with the older adult, with an ability to maximize resident participation in activities
  • great communication skills
  • current First Aid certificate preferable however we can put you through training
About us
At Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously.
Check out some of our Benefits!
  • 3 paid wellness days per annum
  • 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
  • Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
  • 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
  • Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home


Job Details
Reference #
39189

Location(s)
Hillsborough

Expertise
Social and Activity coordination

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time

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