Therapy & Leisure Partner - Gwelup

- Casual opportunity available| Enjoy flexibility and a great work-life balance

- Located in Gwelup, close to Perth CBD

- Be part of a supportive and vibrant team that values your passion and creativity

About the Role:

We are seeking a Therapy and Leisure Partner to join our team at the David Buttfield Centre in Gwelup. In this role, you will play an important part in promoting the physical and emotional well‑being of residents by partnering with them to engage in meaningful daily activities. You will work closely with the allied health team to support residents in maintaining their functional abilities, while encouraging them to use and develop their skills in ways that are personally meaningful. You will be expected to follow residents' care plans and provide person‑centred support during therapeutic activities. Additionally, you’ll help ensure all practices are safe and comply with Work Health and Safety policies, and you will also encourage and support family involvement in the daily life of their loved one.

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

About you:

- Commitment to providing a customer‑centric approach

- Completion of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent accredited training, or progression towards completion

- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

- Strong understanding of person‑centred principles and ability to engage people in meaningful activity

- Understanding of the needs of people with dementia in relation to leisure and therapeutic activity

- Ability to manage a busy workload and respond to changing priorities

- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a team environment

- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities

- Previous experience working with people with dementia

- Valid driver’s licence (car)

- Working knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WH&S) legislation and practices

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 BaptistCare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 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 serve. 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: 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.

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