Harbour Hospice is looking for Day Group Coordinator -Katoa, Mayo-Kebbi Est
Details :
New Zealand Psychological Society
Katoa, Mayo-Kebbi Est
Description :
Harbour Hospice is the only specialist, palliative care provider for families living in the Hibiscus Coast, NorthShore and Warkworth / Wellsford communities. We provide compassionate, free care working primarilywith patients, families and carers in their homes, and also within our three hospice sites. Our bespokeservices include medical care, spiritual support, physiotherapy, social activities and more, with an emphasison helping people live every moment in whatever way is important to them.
About the Role :
The Day Group Coordinator is responsible for the development and facilitation of the day programmesacross the three sites within Harbour Hospice. This will be achieved by identifying the needs of thecommunities and developing programmes to meet these requirements.The role will facilitate day groups from engaging guest speakers, developing programmes and activities tosupport our patients and their families and working closely with the Community Volunteer Coordinators.This role is a key link between our patients, their engagement with Hospice and ability to access ourservices
About You :
You will have a background in Psychology, Counsel ing or other relevant healthcare field, along with, a goodunderstanding of holistic care and how to utilise this in a palliative care setting to get the best outcomes forpatients. You will have experience facilitating or leading groups and enjoy creating a sense of community,affinity and support.
You will also have :
- Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills ;
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities ;
- Ability to build relationships across multiple sites ;
- Strong facilitation skills .
What’s in it for you :
If you’re looking for more variety in your role, an opportunity to work autonomously and use yourprofessional skil s to create and facilitate a programme that will make a positive difference and enhance thequality of life to our patients this role is for you. This, along with paid supervision & APC, ongoing trainingand being part of an Organisation committed to making a real difference to the lives of our patients,families and their carers at a challenging time of life makes this a career move not to be missed.For more detailed information on the role, please refer to the job description.
How to Apply :
For further information call Jayne Rice, Recruitment Specialist on 0212 800323 or email Jayne.Rice@harbourhospice.org.nz a copy of the Position Description can be downloaded from our website.
