Diversional Therapist

About The Role

At Carinity, we believe life should continue to be filled with purpose, connection and joy, regardless of age. We're looking for a compassionate and creative Diversional Therapist who is passionate about enriching the lives of older people through engaging, person-centred lifestyle programs. Working alongside our multidisciplinary care team, you'll design and deliver meaningful activities that promote independence, wellbeing and social connection while creating a vibrant community where every resident feels valued and included. If you're someone who loves bringing people together, building relationships and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Day-to-day Will Involve

• Plan, implement and evaluate engaging Diversional Therapy programs that promote emotional, social, and physical wellbeing for aged care residents.
• Develop individualised activity plans tailored to each resident's cognitive and physical abilities, encouraging participation and purpose.
• Coordinate and promote lifestyle events and recreational activities, including outings and on-site entertainment, in alignment with resident interests and preferences.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with aged care standards, including reporting, assessments, and resident records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, volunteers, families, and community groups to enhance the lifestyle experience for residents in a warm and inclusive environment.

About You

You're someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and has a natural ability to brighten someone's day. Compassionate, creative and enthusiastic, you thrive on building relationships and creating engaging experiences that help older people feel valued, included and connected. You bring a positive attitude, work collaboratively with others and take pride in making a meaningful contribution to the lives of residents and their families.

In addition, you have:

• Certificate 4 in Diversional Therapy or another qualification recognised by Diversional & Recreational Therapy Australia
• Demonstrated experience in an Aged Care environment
• Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Standards relevant to Diversional therapy activities and within an Aged Care setting
• Training and/or demonstrated experience in Dementia care
• Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

The Benefits Of Joining The Carinity Team

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packaging options
• Access to an employee assistance program
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day