Diversional Therapist_Full Time_Hamilton,QLD

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 96 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the Role

In this varied and busy role you deliver engaging, fun and varied activities ensuring residents have their best day, everyday. A key part of your role will be giving personal care and emotional support to residents to ensure they feel valued, safe and maintain strong social connections within the home. As well as providing some aspects of direct care you will love getting to know the personal interests of our residents and finding engaging, fun and innovative activities that keep them motivated and smiling.

A typical day includes;

• Delivering lifestyle activities to residents.
• Assisting residents, one-on-one, to take part in social activities such as group lifestyle classes.
• Providing social and emotional support to residents.
• Accompanying residents, one-on-one, on outings to assist residents.
• One-on-one support to residents with cognitive impairment, including individual therapy activities and
• specific programs designed to prevent or manage a particular condition or behaviour and to enhance the
• quality of life.
• Spending social time with a resident to have a conversation.
• Assisting a resident personally to undertake personal interests (for example reading or playing a game).
• Plan, implement and maintain lifestyle programs in line with residents needs and preferences.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation as requested.
• Providing new and innovative ideas to engage residents.
• Complying with Estia Health’s quality management system.

You’ll be a team player who:

• Brings your energy and passion for enriching the lives of older Australians into this fun, dynamic and varied role
• Wants to be part of a collaborative team in a dynamic and growing sector where you can make a valuable contribution to the lives of older Australians with your warm and welcoming approach
• Is highly organized, can manage multiple tasks at once
• Has a passion for building genuine relationships and a desire to see residents enjoying themselves
• Be available to work Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)
• $42.41 per hour

Benefits available:

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card
• Discounted car hire
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health
• Novated leasing for vehicles
• Workplace banking support
• ACN membership discounts for nurses
• Discounted health insurance with nib health
• Discounted JB HiFi

As one of the largest and fastest growing aged care providers in Australia, we need exceptional people to join us on our journey of providing high quality person centered aged care and services. If this is you, Apply now!

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.