Full Time Activities Coordinator/Diversional Therapist
Iris Life Care
Organization Address: Unit 7, 13-19 Botany Street, Phillip, ACT 2606
Activities Coordinator/Diversional TherapistFull Time Role
Salary
$73,150 +superannuation
At Iris Life Care, we believe in a collaborative approach to support and care. Our clients and staff have together shaped our values, culture, and guiding principles, which are embedded in everything we do. We are proud of our shared vision and commitment to creating a supportive and empowering environment for all.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people. Your key responsibilities revolve around creating and implementing lifestyle programs that enhance the quality of life and well-being of our residents.
Duties and Responsibilities- Designing and carrying out leisure activity programs for individuals in the community to support their social growth and enhance their overall sense of well-being.
- Understanding the specific needs of individuals by carefully examining the tasks they perform.
- Assessing clients' individual skills, preferences, and limitations to determine their suitability for and potential benefit from a range of social and recreational programs.
- Organizing and supporting community based recreational and social activities.
- Contributing to the development, implementation and review of individual plans that support emotional, social, and behavioural needs of young people through recreational and leisure activities within the community.
- Participating in team meetings, case conferences and case review meetings to maintain a knowledge of resources available within facility and within the community.
- Working with clients to identify and pursue activities that align with their unique interests and aspirations, while providing necessary support and encouragement.
- Liaising with nurses and other health care professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists to understand the needs of clients and integrated approach for care.
Preferred qualification related to allied health or Leisure health or community services- at least Certificate IV level
Experience working in a similar role for 1-2 years
Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.