LifeStyle Coordinator/Diversional Therapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job LifeStyle Coordinator/Diversional Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Permanent Part time -16hrs /week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Car Parking and salary packaging available

Andrew Kerr Care is a 117 bed aged care facility situated in the heart of Mornignton, with a 24 hr RN.  The facility is undergoing a major upgrade and has a warm friendly environment.

Volunteers work closely with the Diversional Therapists to facilitate choice dignity and participation.

You will:

• Ensures that all Diversional Therapy residential activities meet resident physical, social, emotional, cultural, cognitive and spiritual needs
• Ensure the service meets all regulatory requirements and documentation requirements
• Recruits and trains volunteers to assist with resident lifestyle needs
• Network with the community to facilitate lifestyle programs
• Resolve local issues
• Applies continuous improvement practices
• Supervises and plans staff/volunteer rosters
• Undertakes staff appraisals

You will have (Selection Criteria):

• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating lifestyle activities
• Knowledge of issues associated with ageing and changes associated with Dementia.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure or equivalent
• At least 5-years of experience as a Diversional Therapist in Aged care
• Experience in team development and supervision
• Experience working with volunteers
• Demonstrated people skills to work with residents, families, colleagues, volunteers and community groups
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations and evidence based best practice relevant to aged care and experience in implementing leisure and lifestyle activity programs within the aged care environment;
• Demonstrated understanding of Accreditation Standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates sound judgement and problem solving
• Current drivers licence 
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher
• Membership of relevant professional body

Applications must address the Selection Criteria

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