Therapy & Leisure Partner Busselton

Overview Casual opportunities available Enjoy flexibility and a great work-life balance Based in the coastal town of Busselton with its friendly community and relaxed lifestyle Be part of a supportive and vibrant team that values your passion and creativity About the Role BaptistCare is seeking a caring Therapy and Leisure Partner to join our wonderful team at our 99-bed facility in Busselton. The Therapy & Leisure Partner works under the direction of the Lifestyle Coordinator to deliver person-centred leisure lifestyle and therapy activities for residents within the Aged Care Facility. The role promotes residents physical and emotional wellbeing supports independence and engagement and involves partnering with residents in meaningful activities. Responsibilities include collaborating with Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists and other stakeholders to maintain residents functional abilities delivering therapeutic interventions preparing and evaluating programs and ensuring safety and compliance with WH&S and infection control policies. Key Responsibilities Plan and implement culturally and spiritually appropriate person-centred activities. Support residents independence choice and engagement. Monitor report and advocate for residents physical and emotional needs. Collaborate with therapists and Lifestyle Coordinators to deliver quality programs. Maintain program resources and identify / report hazards or incidents. Follow BaptistCare policies and relevant legislation. Shift availability : Wednesdays and every 2nd Friday as well as annual leave cover. Why Join Us At BaptistCare we value our employees and foster a positive inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries tax-free salary packaging discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling spiritual support and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning At BaptistCare we are committed to delivering the best possible individualised care keeping our residents at the centre of everything we do while promoting their dignity and protecting their choices. You will be part of a team that focuses on solutions rather than barriers using creativity and flexibility to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. Our team strives to make every step of the journey easier for residents ensuring their experience is both respectful and empowering. About you Completion of Certificate III Allied Health Assistance or equivalent accredited training or progression towards Previous experience working with people with dementia Valid Drivers License (Car) Working knowledge of WH&S legislation and practice About Us We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC TAS SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice. Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check reference checks and a pre-employment medical. BaptistCare Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ. Recruitment Agencies Please note : This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you Employment Type: Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr