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Leisure & Lifestyle Therapist/Recreational TherapistAward-winning and innovative aged care provider, including recipients of Xref''s ''Best Workplace Award 2023'' and ''Engage Change Champion Award 2023''Supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary teamRegular employee appreciation lunches, wellbeing events, and an end-of-year partyRobust employee recognition programDaily staff lunchesOpportunities for mentoring and career progressionFantastic opportunities are available for experienced and professional Diversional or Recreational Therapists to join our organisation in Sydney as Leisure and Lifestyle Therapists. These are permanent full-time positions based at our Hunters Hill and Randwick campuses.The RoleReporting to the Leisure & Lifestyle Group Senior, this exciting and unique role supports our residents in engaging in meaningful occupations through the development and coordination of therapeutic activity and wellness programs.Using a holistic approach, our therapists aim to empower and engage residents living in a residential aged care setting to have purposeful engagement. The therapist achieves this by tailoring activities and tasks to meet residents'' cognitive and physical abilities. Activity programs are individualized, based on residents current interests, values, and preferences.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssist in progressing and coordinating services towards a therapeutic model by integrating Occupational Therapy and Recreational Therapy practices and enablement.Assess residents cognitive abilities using Allen''s Cognitive Levels.Prescribe non-pharmacological interventions for residents requiring behavioral support to meet cognitive or mental health needs.Contribute to the behavior support pathway for residents with special behavior needs as part of a strong in-house interdisciplinary team.Create holistic leisure and lifestyle programs tailored to residents, staying current with recent literature and best practices.Ensure departmental accreditation status is maintained and all legislative requirements are met.Provide supervision to support staff while maintaining a clinical caseload of at least 70%.Qualifications & ExperienceExperienced Diversional Therapist or other therapist with relevant Leisure & Lifestyle/Therapeutic Recreation curriculum content.Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Recreational Therapy Association and adherence to professional standards.Previous experience in aged care or mental health environments, especially with residents living with dementia.Experience supervising support staff.Ability to complete activity analysis and understanding of the diverse use of occupation.Proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate therapy programs for groups and individuals.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.Strong organizational and time management skills.Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word & Excel.About Us:Montefiore is an award-winning, Sydney-based aged care provider with a 135-year history as a non-profit organization founded on Jewish values. We support older members of the community to live with choice, dignity, and wellbeing through residential care, flexible home care, and luxury retirement living.What We Offer:We offer a competitive remuneration package, including NFP salary packaging, generous leave entitlements, and a supportive workplace culture committed to continuous improvement and excellence.All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment checks, including a Criminal Police Check.For a confidential discussion, contact Loren Woolf, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at 8345 9158.Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed before the closing date, which is subject to change without notice.Stay Up to DateSubscribe to our newsletter to learn more about Montefiore. #J-18808-Ljbffr