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Do you have a position for qualified Recreational Therapist (Assoc Deg/ Degree Health Science Qualified) or Leisure & Health staff (min qualification Cert IV Leisure & Health or Comm Services Lifestyle & Leisure)? Reach ARTA Members first – give ARTA Members preference! Remember all ARTA Members undertake 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development each year and demonstrate their passion for their career by joining their professional body and keeping their practice updated!
The charge for posting a positions vacant advert on the website is as follows:
$600 per annum for unlimited adverts for 1 year - for organisations of 6 or more facilities (including government health organisations eg hospitals)
$250 per annum for unlimited adverts for 1 year - for organisations of 3-6 facilities
$100 per annum for unlimited adverts for 1 year - for organisations of 1-2 facilities.
This service is available to health organisations only, not recruitment agencies.
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Contact enquiries@recreationaltherapy.au for any further queries.
- Your company name
- Position name
- Qualifications required
- Requirements of the job
- Package
- Position;l Full Time/Part-time
- Number of hours
- Responsible to
- Major Functions/Duties
- Applications to be sent to:
include email and phone number. - Include company/organisation logo.
Job Description
Role: Diversional Therapist / Leisure Lifestyle Coordinator
Qualifications: Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure & Health) /Bachelor of Health Science (Therapeutic Recreation)
Requirements
- High level of communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of computer literacy and documentation skills
- Current Police Check
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Driver’s Licence (Unrestricted)
Package: Attractive Package + Professional Allowances
Position: Full Time / Permanent
Hours of duty: Monday – Friday 0900 – 1730 hours (or as negotiated)
Responsible to: Resident Services Manager
Major Functions/Duties:
- Monitor and evaluate resident participation, progress and interest level in recreation striving for continuous improvement
- Oversee and monitor the Lifestyle team in the delivery of the recreation program
- Review lifestyle plans as part of the overall care plan evaluation process with input from the team and by liaising with the resident and/or family
- Respect and assist residents to practice their cultural, religious, intellectual, physical and social beliefs. Respect resident’s rights, dignity and privacy at all times.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the community, other professionals’ and organisations in the provision of services
- Conduct, chair and minute monthly resident/relative meetings and information sessions
- Compile, research and produce monthly facility newsletters
- Participate in professional development programs, thus keeping abreast of all changes and professional requirements in relation to Diversional Therapy and Aged Care
- Abide by the philosophy of the facility and comply with WHS/Infection Control/Fire Policies and Procedures
Other Duties:
- Conduct and complete various documentation including assessments for Aged Care Quality Standards
- Organise and coordinate fundraising activities to help fund resident activity and entertainment needs
- Assist with requirements and other duties and/or projects as determined from time to time by management, following communication and consultation
APPLICATIONS/ENQUIRIES TO:
Resident Services Manager Email: [email removed] Ph: [Phone number removed]
