About the role
The purpose of the role is to provide a high quality, accountable, therapy focused recreation service to inpatients of West Moreton Health. Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, develop and implement recreational activities that will facilitate the patient's achievement of therapy goals and contribute to the patient's achievement of goals as developed by members of the multidisciplinary team.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Technical knowledge and skills in the area of recreational therapy. Understanding of the older person and people with complex needs, how impairments can affect functioning and the ability to adapt programs to these needs.
• Strong and open communicator, who is willing to take directions, while demonstrating initiative coupled with a strong desire to learn.
• Uses effective communication skills to understand patient's needs and deliver an organised service that meets their expectations under the guidance of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to adapt communication to suit the patient needs e.g. non- verbal.
• Willing to work within existing processes and systems and is able to facilitate, promote and adapt to change.
• Demonstrates respect for others, remaining flexible, fair and willing to compromise when dealing with team members, patients and members of the public.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy) or proven experience working as a Recreation Officer or Diversional Therapist is highly desirable.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.