Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Diversional Therapist | Blue Care | Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care Facility Employment Term: Permanent full timeLocation: Bundaberg Pioneer Aged Care FacilityRemuneration: $33.92 per hour + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & AllowancesMake a meaningful difference with BlueCare We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Diversional Therapist you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Let's make a meaningful difference, together.
Your part in our BlueCare team As a Diversional Therapist, you'll develop and implement social and recreational activities to improve and maintain the quality of life of our residents. You'll explore the resident's interests and develop their skills to improve lifestyle choices and motivate them to participate in individual and group activities, assessing their responses and recording on a regular basis.
A key responsibility of this role will be to observe and record the effectiveness of the programs, by monitoring residents' ongoing progress and adjusting the programs to any developing needs. You might also find yourself transporting residents (as requested and approved in Blue Care vehicles) on outings and attending to resident/client personal care needs as required.
We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.
What makes a difference for us?Diploma of Leisure and Health or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalentExperience in diversional therapy preferably with overall responsibility for a service diversional therapy programUnderstanding of resident centred, residential based care services deliveryEffective interpersonal and written communication skills, including basic computer skillsBasic experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etcConfidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policiesStart making a difference today Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the 'APPLY' button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.
Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
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