Diversional Therapist – Memory Support Unit (Part-Time
27.5 Hours per Week)
Archer Villages and Care Home | Beckenham Site
Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of older people
living with dementia and cognitive impairment? Do you thrive in a role where
creativity, empathy, and meaningful connections make a genuine difference every
day?
Archer Care is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic
Diversional Therapist to join our team in a part-time role of 27.5 hours per
week, primarily based within our Memory Support Unit. This is an opportunity to
help residents live meaningful, engaged, and fulfilling lives while working
within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred care.
About the Role
As our Diversional Therapist, you will design and deliver
engaging, therapeutic activities that support residents’ physical, emotional,
social, spiritual, and cognitive wellbeing.
Working predominantly within our Memory Support Unit, you
will play a key role in creating a calm, stimulating, and supportive
environment for residents living with dementia. You will build meaningful
relationships with residents and their families, develop individualised
activity plans, and contribute to a holistic approach to care.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop,
implement, and evaluate individualised activity programmes
- Deliver
meaningful group and one-to-one activities that promote wellbeing and
quality of life
- Support
residents to maintain social connections, independence, identity, and
enjoyment
- Contribute
to care planning, assessments, and multidisciplinary team discussions
- Maintain
accurate documentation and resident progress notes
- Work
collaboratively with nursing, care, physiotherapy, chaplaincy, volunteer,
and support teams
- Support
residents experiencing cognitive decline through evidence-based,
person-centred approaches
- Respond
appropriately to anxiety-related and challenging behaviours using positive
de-escalation techniques
- Foster
a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and restraint-minimising
environment
- Coordinate
outings, special events, and community engagement opportunities where
appropriate
What You’ll Bring
- NZ
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Diversional Therapy Strand (Level 4)
or equivalent, or a commitment to achieving the qualification
- Current
First Aid Certificate
- Full
New Zealand Driver Licence
- Experience
working with older people, particularly those living with dementia, is
highly desirable
- Strong
communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent
organisational and documentation abilities
- A
creative, flexible, and proactive approach to activity planning
- Understanding
of person-centred care principles and resident rights
- Commitment
to culturally safe practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
Why Join Archer?
At Archer, our values guide everything we do:
Togetherness | Holistic Care | Respect | Integrity &
Equity | Vitality | Empathy & Compassion
We are dedicated to creating an environment where residents,
families, and staff feel valued, supported, and connected.
We offer:
- A
rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference
- A
supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Ongoing
education and professional development opportunities
- The
chance to work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
- Meaningful
work that enriches the lives of older people every day
About You
You are someone who sees the person beyond the diagnosis.
You understand the importance of meaningful engagement, life stories, and
maintaining dignity and connection. You bring warmth, patience, creativity, and
a genuine passion for supporting older people to live the best life possible.
Apply Now
If you are an enthusiastic Diversional Therapist looking for
a rewarding opportunity within a respected aged care organisation, we would
love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create meaningful moments for
every resident, every day.
