Diversional Therapist (casual)

MATER HOSPITAL SYDNEY

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Promote, maintain and improve health and wellbeing
Development of a range of programs
Working with people with dementia
As a Diversional Therapist (also known as Diversional therapist / Recreational Officer/ Leisure & Lifestyle Officer), you will work under Leisure & lifestyle coordinator or Living support manager to promote, maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of residents

Job Summary

  • As a Diversional Therapist (also known as Diversional therapist / Recreational Officer/ Leisure & Lifestyle Officer), you will work under Leisure & lifestyle coordinator or Living support manager to promote, maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of residents.
  • Our commitment is to listen to each resident, understand who each person is - a unique individual who we respect and treat with kindness and compassion.
  • More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

Matching Summary

As a Diversional Therapist (also known as Diversional therapist / Recreational Officer/ Leisure & Lifestyle Officer), you will work under Leisure & lifestyle coordinator or Living support manager to promote, maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • promote, maintain and improve health and wellbeing
  • development of a range of programs
  • working with people with dementia
  • strong attention to detail
  • excellent communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • compassion, connection and caring
  • kindness works for us
  • friendly team environment
  • great community care spirit
  • listen to each resident

Key Requirements

  • Cert III or IV Leisure and Health
  • Diploma of Leisure & Health
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Recreational Therapy)
  • Experience in an aged care home
  • Experience with Autumn Care (or similar software)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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