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Diversional Therapist - Maitland Hospital Chappell WingJob no: 907937Work type: Part timeLocation: Yorke and Mid NorthCategories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support ServicesYorke and Northern Local Health Network, Maitland Hospital Chappell WingSalary:OPS2 $58,709 to $63,154 p.a. (Pro-rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitsPermanent Part time position working 16 hours per weekEligibility Open to EveryoneOverviewAre you passionate about improving the lives of older people through meaningful engagement and activities? We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Diversional Therapist to join our Residential Aged Care team at Maitland Hospital Chappell Wing.In this rewarding role, you will coordinate and deliver social, recreational, and individualised activity programs that support the emotional and cognitive wellbeing of aged care residents. Youll work closely with nursing staff, volunteers, and residents to promote quality of life and dignity in care.What youll bring:Experience working with elderly clients or in health-related rolesAbility to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity programsStrong communication, empathy, and team collaboration skillsExperience in aged care, diversional therapy, or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (desirable)Join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference every day.About YNLHNA career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges.View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health NetworkYorke and Northern LHN - We care for youWork with us - Yorke and Northern LHNClick here to find out more about working with Yorke and Northern Local Health NetworkApplicant InformationIn addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, to watch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging isclick here . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Healthcan be foundhere .The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker CheckNational Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:907937EnquiriesMegan Short Position:EO/DONPhone:88320100E-mail:megan.short@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date30 July 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PMRefer to the SA Health Career Website -How to apply for further information.Attachments907937 - Role Description - Diversional Therapist OPS2.pdfAustralian applicant guidelinesInternational applicant guidelinesAdvertised: 16 Jul 2025 Cen. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 30 Jul 2025 Cen. 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