Current Vacancies

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent, or willingness to work towards gaining qualification.
• Proven ability to apply high ethical standards, and represent MTHCS in a professional manner.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current Police Check.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in community and / or residential aged care services is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing Leisure and Lifestyle Programs.
• Genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life of elder persons.
• Understanding and knowledge of diversional therapy.
• Understanding of Montessori in Aged Care.

• Provide a recreation and lifestyle program that will enhance the wellbeing of consumers and supports them to optimise their independence while meeting their needs, goals and preferences both within the Community and in Residential Aged Care sites across multiple locations.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, documenting each consumer's individual needs, goals and preferences.
• Involve the consumer and their family in developing an individualised leisure and lifestyle program based on the assessments and evaluation of the consumer's participation in programs.
• Plan and coordinate a range of leisure interests for people living with dementia and other complex needs, which aim to maintain independence, using familiar routines and existing skills.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, assist with the development and implementation of strategies to deal with behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia with the aim of improving the quality of life and well-being of the consumers.
• Assist staff to provide an environment that is conducive to optimal physical and psychological well-being, eliminating or decreasing behaviours of concern.
• Identify and manage risks associated with leisure interests in line with consumer's care needs and preferences. Support consumers to safely maintain independence and enjoy a high quality of life.
• Actively participate in MTHCS's quality management system in relation to implementation of The Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and exhibit an awareness of the benefits of a joint approach to leisure and lifestyle programs.
• Be responsive, prompt and courteous when interacting with consumers, families and colleagues; and responding to the needs of consumers and stakeholders.
• Communicate in a manner that demonstrates respect, accept individual differences and uphold the rights of individuals while providing emotional support to consumers and relatives when required.
• Effective time management: including prioritising daily tasks according to workflow and working flexibly to take account of consumer's needs.
• Ensure consumers are supported to feel connected and engaged in meaningful recreational and leisure interests that are satisfying to them and supports their spiritual, cultural, emotional and psychological well- being.
• Communicate with Nursing and Hotel Services staff consumer's food and beverage preferences and their abilities to participate in leisure interests and special events.
• Ensure appropriate, regular and timely communication with consumers and stakeholders about the recreational and lifestyle program and develop strategies to encourage consumer participation.
• Provide leadership and clear, effective direction to the volunteers who provide support for the recreation and lifestyle program.
• Other duties as directed.