Activity and Lifestyle Assistant - Part Time

Ryman Healthcare


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Contract type: Part time
Are you a creative and caring person who loves to help and motivate others? Julia Wallace Retirement Village in Palmerston North has an opportunity for you!

  • Additional $2.50 per hour for all weekend hours worked
  • Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as an Activity and Lifestyle Assistant. This is a Fixed Term part time position working Saturday and Sunday 1000-1600

In this role you will:

  • Deliver a program of recreational, diversional, and social and craft activities for residents
  • Promote happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for all residents
  • Work closely with, and support your colleagues

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

  • Strong empathy
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • A reliable, friendly and professional manner

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

Benefits Of Working At a Ryman Village

  • Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
  • Certainty of hours through fixed rosters
  • Work in a beautiful, resort style village
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

We'd also love you to have experience working in Aged care but that's not essential.

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions. 

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you! 



Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.
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