Diversional Therapist - Residential Care
Core
Design and deliver engaging lifestyle and leisure programs to enhance the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and psychological wellbeing of residents in residential aged care.
Role type
Diversional Therapist
Builds
Therapeutic, recreational, and social engagement opportunities for older adults
Domain
Aged care / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program development, activity assessment, group facilitation, community coordination, documentation, person-centred care principles
Preferred skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous quality improvement
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and implement individual and group lifestyle programs; Assess residents' interests, abilities, and goals; Coordinate visits and activities by community groups, entertainers, and volunteers; Collaborate with residents, families, and the care team; Maintain activity plans and documentation; Assist with outings and special events.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC