Leisure and Lifestyle Therapist

7 days ago

Randwick, Australia Montefiore Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and professional Occupational Therapist or Recreational Therapist to join our team as a Leisure and Lifestyle Therapist. This role is based at our Randwick Campus and involves supporting our residents to engage in meaningful occupations through the development and coordination of therapeutic activity and engagement programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the progression and coordination of services towards a therapeutic model by integrating the Occupational Therapy and Recreational Therapy models of practice and enablement.
  • Assess residents' cognitive abilities using Allen's Cognitive Levels and prescribe non-pharmacological interventions for residents who require behavioural support to meet their cognitive or mental health needs.
  • Actively contribute to the behaviour support pathway for residents with special behaviour needs, as part of a strong in-house interdisciplinary team.
  • Create a holistic approach to the development and maintenance of 'better practice' leisure and lifestyle programs specifically designed for our residents.
  • Ensure that your department's accreditation status is maintained, as well as compliance with all legislative requirements.
  • Provide supervision to assistant support level staff while maintaining a clinical caseload of minimum 70%.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree trained Occupational Therapist with eligibility for registration with AHPRA and compliance with the professional standards and code of ethics of Occupational Therapy Australia, or
  • Experienced Diversional therapist or other therapist with a strong Leisure & Lifestyle/Therapeutic Recreation related curriculum content.
  • Eligibility for full membership of the Diversional & Recreation Therapy Australia and compliance with the professional standards of the Diversional Therapy profession.
Essential Criteria
  • Previous experience in an aged care or mental health care environment, specifically working with residents who are living with dementia.
  • Previous experience in the supervision of support level staff.
  • Ability to complete activity analysis and a good knowledge of the meaning and diverse use of occupation.
  • Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs for group and individual therapy.
  • Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • High level organisational and time management skills.
  • Intermediate level of computer competency across a range of programs including Microsoft Word & Excel.
About Us

Montefiore is an award-winning, Sydney-based aged care provider, with a proud 130-year history as a non-profit organisation founded on Jewish values. We support older members of the community to live with choice, dignity and wellbeing through trusted residential care, flexible home care and luxury retirement living.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes NFP salary packaging, generous leave entitlements and a highly supportive workplace culture with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and excellence.

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