Leisure therapist - aged care

Role Overview:

This is a dynamic and diverse role that requires an individual to work in collaboration with the lifestyle team to deliver person-centred leisure, lifestyle, and therapy activities for residents within an Aged Care Facility.

* The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and implementing culturally and spiritually appropriate, person-centred activities that cater to the diverse needs of residents.
* They will support residents' independence, choice, and engagement through the delivery of engaging programs and services.
* Monitoring, reporting, and advocating for residents' physical and emotional needs are key responsibilities of this role.
* Collaboration with therapists and Lifestyle Coordinators is essential to delivering quality programs that meet the needs of residents.
* Maintaining program resources and identifying/reporting hazards or incidents is also an important aspect of this role.
* Familiarity with relevant legislation and BaptistCare policies is necessary to ensure compliance.
* The Therapy Partner will deliver therapeutic interventions to residents, preparing and evaluating programs as required.
* Ensuring safety and compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) and infection control policies is critical to this role.