Lifestyle Therapy Team Leader

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Lifestyle Therapy Team Leader. Terms and conditions vacancy

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

Lifestyle Therapy Team Leader

Churches of Christ in Queensland, Stanthorpe Aged Care Service

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Imagine a job where everything you did made a difference

About the role

You will be a leader responsible for activities that are designed to enhance the physical, cultural, spiritual and social well-being of our residents. During your varied day you will be responsible for providing activities that are designed to enhance the quality of life of our residents. You will be ensuring that the Positive Well Being Model is implemented and continues to be delivered in conjunction with the clinical team. Evaluating group and individual lifestyle programs and facilitating the participation of residents in a variety of experiences you will be improving their quality of life. You will also assist a team of allied health professionals to assess resident's individual needs.

This position is based in Stanthorpe in the beautiful Granite Belt region. The region offers a laid back country lifestyle with distinct natural landscapes, fresh local produce and events and festivals celebrated across all four seasons. If you are looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city as well as a rewarding role that has a positive impact on the lives of seniors, this might be the right opportunity for you.

About you

You thrive 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:

• A Diploma in Leisure and Health or equivalent;
• Experience in developing and implementing contemporary leisure and recreational programs, within the Aged Care industry;
• Comprehensive understanding of the Accreditation process, Standard 3;
• 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 touch 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 Valerie Taylor on 0419 288 239.

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

Applications close: Monday 9 July 2018