Diversional Therapist

Empower residents’ well-being and independence through meaningful activities that nurture physical, social, and cultural connections

Remuneration: $30.64 - $31.88 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Merriwa Multi Purpose Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Diversional Therapist No Dip
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ549743
Applications Close: Monday 10th February 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

This role will see you plan, deliver & evaluate activities that encompass the physical, psychological, social and cultural needs to encourage and maintain optimum well-being, social inclusion and independence of the residents of our RACF.

You will be responsible for organising leisure and recreational events and encouraging and supporting residents to take part in activities.

Orientation to the site and role will be provided, as well as access to relevant online learning, and internal and external educational opportunities.

Where you’ll be working:

A small rural town located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Merriwa is known for its agricultural heritage and picturesque rolling hills.

Merriwa Multi Purpose Service has 2 emergency beds, 15 aged care beds and is centrally positioned between Dubbo, Newcastle, Tamworth and Bathurst.

About You:

We are looking for someone with the ability to design and facilitate leisure and recreational programs to cater the individual needs of each resident. You will be creative and love to work with people.

Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Nishad Gopinath on Nishad.Gopinath@health.nsw.gov.au