Lifestyle Therapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Lifestyle Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Generous five weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase more
• Family friendly and flexible workplaces
• Salary packaging benefits that greatly increase take-home pay

Churches of Christ in Queensland, Warwick Aged Care Service

Permanent, part-time opportunity

Imagine a job where everything you did made a difference

About the role

We are expanding to establish Warwick as a major centre for seniors care in the Southern Downs region and you will be a big part of that. Due to open in September, this brand new 128-bed residential aged care service will complement our existing retirement village, campus community centre and seniors' living units.

As a Lifestyle Therapist, you will be responsible for providing activities that are designed to enhance the physical, cultural, spiritual and social well-being of our residents. You have the ability to drive and implement our Positive Wellbeing Model (PWM) by working closely with residents, families and the nursing team to achieve successful outcomes.

You will evaluate group & individual lifestyle programs and facilitate the participation of residents in a variety of experiences improving their quality of life. You will also assist a team of allied health professionals to assess resident's individual needs.

This permanent, part-time opportunity will require you to work across a variety of shifts.

About you

You are a dynamic and motivated individual who thrives on innovation when it comes to enriching the lives of the elderly. Whether it be a concert at the facility or a day out on the bus, your main goals are to motivate, inspire and involve the residents. You are passionate about lifestyle therapy, with excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. You have a fun loving nature along with compassion and understanding of individual needs.

Ideally you will have:

• Certificate IV in Leisure & Health or a Certificate Level III or IV in any area of dementia, neurological disorder, intellectual impairment, music, arts, massage or other qualification related to diversional therapy;
• Experience in developing and implementing contemporary leisure and recreational programs, within the Aged Care industry;
• The ability to obtain National Police Certificate;
• A current First Aid certificate is highly desirable.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: modelling unconditional love; behaving with integrity; and being good stewards.

Who we are

We offer over 200 services in more than 100 communities, positively impacting around 45,000 lives each year. Our care services range from children, youth and family services, early intervention and protection, affordable housing, and seniors and support living, making us one of Australia's largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations.

In particular, we operate 28 residential aged care services that include specialties such as dementia, palliative and respite care.

Imagine working for us

Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offers you real choice and opportunities to grow your career. You'll also find we offer a family friendly work culture.

Remuneration packages come complete with salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay along with a generous five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees). To ensure your career can grow, we are constantly exploring innovative training and development programs. Most importantly, you will help us to positively impact the lives of thousands of vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.  

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Sabine Smith on 07 3327 1693.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications close: Tuesday 31 July 2018