Recreation Officer
Enjoy a community lifestyle in a beautiful part of the world with this great rural opportunity. Generous benefits. CHARTERS TOWERS.
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Company: Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Location: Northern QLD
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: $34.03 - $35.55 p.h.
Phone: +61-7-2307-3005
Fax: +61-8-9784-1169
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Detail information about job Recreation Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
Our organisation is proactive and committed to delivering excellence in healthcare by adapting a `person centred' approach to care across our patient's lifespan. If you are dynamic, innovative and prepared to help advance healthcare in the tropics, then the Townsville HHS could be the right fit for you. Join us today and enjoy generous employment benefits, a rewarding career and development opportunities.
About the Role
The Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit (CTRU) aims to provide medium term Rehabilitation for people who have experienced significant mental Health related issues, who would benefit from a community based inpatient services to support their recovery and transition into the community. As part of this role the recreation officer is required to support consumers as part of their recovery with a range of activities such as shopping, physical exercise as well engage in community activities under the supervision of the senior allied health and nursing staff.
What's on offer?
- Casual rates of $34.03 -$35.55 p.h. (OO3)
- Other employment benefits offered may include: flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.
About the Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit
The Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit (CTRU) is a 27 bed residential facility offering extended care, rehabilitation, and dual disability treatment for people who have long term residual and complex mental health needs. CTRU can offer care and treatment to residents accommodated in the main building in two care units, progressing to more independent living in cluster and single units situated in the surrounding gardens. The facility is engaged in an integration program that is designed to prepare residents for community re-integration and ongoing long-term 24-hour care.
Other information - Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
- Roles that have a direct contact with patients or who in the course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps are required to be immunised for Hepatitis B.
- Roles that have contact that would allow acquisition and/or transmission of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella or pertussis, and have face to face contact with patients and/or work in a clinical area require evidence of immunisation of the aforementioned diseases.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.