Diversional Therapist

SA Health
Job reference: 851477
Location: 5373 - KAPUNDA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Kapunda
• Salary $1,162.50 - $1,176.50 per week (pro rata) - WHA6
• Ongoing Part Time (26.6 hours per week)

Overview
We have a great opportunity available for a Diversional Therapist responsible for promoting resident's independence by facilitating their involvement in programs designed to maximise their potential.
The activities will comprise of social and diversional group activities, individual stimulation and emotional support appropriate for a range of cognitive and physical abilities.
In this role you will, using your experience, communicate and care for clients from different cultures, backgrounds, circumstances and clients with special needs. You will be committed to providing quality, compassionate and kind consumer/resident centred care that meets the individual needs of each and every resident.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a minimum completion of AQF Certificate IV relevant to the position - i.e. Leisure and Health. More information is available in the job pack below.
Important Information
Being part of Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
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In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National 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 in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 851477.
Enquiries
Lisa Fidock
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8566 2260
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
26 January 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.