Diversional Therapist

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Summerset
10 days ago
United StatesFull TimeMental Health TherapyinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Summerset as a Diversional Therapist in United States. 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.

Requirements

  • You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide.
  • We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries.

Benefits & Compensation

  • apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! Employee Type: Permanent Work Location: Manukau

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Summerset as a Diversional Therapist.

Key Skills

PlanningTime ManagementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsFirst AidDrivingMicrosoft OfficeTherapeutic RecreationActivity PlanningBudget Management

Key Responsibilities

The Diversional Therapist will be responsible for creating and leading a recreational program for seniors in a care environment, focusing on purposeful engagement that promotes dignity and independence. Duties include planning and running individual and group activities, supporting resident participation, collaborating with the team, monitoring progress, and managing activity budgets.
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About Summerset

Hospitals and Health Care
Wellington, Wellington
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Additional Weekend Rates
Time And A Half For All Work Or Shifts Over 8 Hours In A Day
Ongoing Training And Development Opportunities
Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
4.2

Burnout Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

10d ago