Diversional Therapist

Carinity; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance focus

Professional development and training

Community impact

Job summary

Carinity on the Gold Coast is seeking a compassionate Diversional Therapist to enrich the lives of older people in our residential aged care community. You will design, deliver and evaluate engaging programs that promote emotional, social and physical wellbeing.

In this role, you will tailor activity plans to individual residents, coordinate events and outings, maintain records to meet aged care standards, and collaborate with the care team, families and volunteers to create a warm, inclusive

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Diversional Therapy or equivalent recognised by Diversional & Recreational Therapy Australia.
• Experience in Residential Aged Care with Diversional Therapy activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills across elderly, staff and families.
• Ability to lead within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• NDIS screening clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR and a valid driver’s licence.
• Training in Dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate Diversional Therapy programs that promote wellbeing for aged care residents.
• Develop individualised activity plans tailored to each resident’s abilities and interests.
• Coordinate lifestyle events and recreational activities, including outings and on-site entertainment.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with aged care standards, including reporting and records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, volunteers, families and community groups to enhance residents’ lifestyle experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassionate engagement

Education

Certificate 4 in Diversional Therapy

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

First Aid and CPR

Driver's licence

Dementia care training

Job description

About the role:

At Carinity, we believe life should continue to be filled with purpose, connection and joy, regardless of age. We're looking for a compassionate and creative Diversional Therapist who is passionate about enriching the lives of older people through engaging, person-centred lifestyle programs.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging Diversional Therapy programs that promote emotional, social, and physical wellbeing for aged care residents.
• Develop individualised activity plans tailored to each resident’s cognitive and physical abilities, encouraging participation and purpose.
• Coordinate and promote lifestyle events and recreational activities, including outings and on-site entertainment, in alignment with resident interests and preferences.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with aged care standards, including reporting, assessments, and resident records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, volunteers, families, and community groups to enhance the lifestyle experience for residents in a warm and inclusive environment.

About you:

You're someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and has a natural ability to brighten someone's day. Compassionate, creative and enthusiastic, you thrive on building relationships and creating engaging experiences that help older people feel valued, included and connected. You bring a positive attitude, work collaboratively with others and take pride in making a meaningful contribution to the lives of residents and their families.

In addition, you have;

• Certificate 4 in Diversional Therapy or another qualification recognised by Diversional & Recreational Therapy Australia
• Demonstrated experience in a Residential Aged Care environment, providing and coordinating Diversional Therapy activities, care and/or support services
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with the elderly, staff, management and the general public
• Ability to lead and work within a team, offering support and assistance to other staff within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team as required
• Training and/or demonstrated experience in Dementia care
• Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current drivers licence and willingness to drive facility vehicle/buses for resident outings

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to an employee assistance program
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day

Due to the inherent requirements of this role and legislative requirements under the Child Employment Act, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.