LeisureRecreation Therapist or Activity CoordinatorLifestyle Assistant Acquired Brain Injury
LeisureRecreation Therapist or Activity CoordinatorLifestyle Assistant Acquired Brain Injury
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
- Fixed Term ending 30 June 2025
- Part Time at 0.2 EFT 16 hrs per f/n)
- Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 (IN30 OR Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant Grade 3 (IN33 OR Grade 1/2 classification for Allied Health Professional
- Flexible hours and days of work
- Located at Caulfield Hospital
The Department
Alfred Health is the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and is also a major provider of specialist services to people across Victoria. The health service operates three outstanding facilities The Alfred Caulfield and Sandringham.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a recreation officer to work within the Acquired Brain Injury inpatient rehabilitation team. The inpatient rehabilitation unit has a focus on working towards personcentred goals in order to maximise participation quality of life and independence for people over the age of 18 years with an ABI. We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic and skilled Leisure/Recreation therapist or Activity Coordinator/Lifestyle Assistant to provide opportunities to maximise participation for patients within the inpatient rehabilitation service.
Alfred Healths Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Unit provides rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries stroke hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of nonprogressive brain injury.
The Leisure/Recreation Officer or Activity Coordinator/Lifestyle assistant is responsible for:
- Activity planning: Developing and implementing leisure/lifestyle programs that are tailored to patients interests abilities and preferences
- Providing therapy for patients using recreation and leisure as a treatment modality
- Facilitating group and 1:1 activity programs that are focused on patients areas of interest and preference
Qualifications Required
- Certificate level qualifications in recreation diversional therapy or leisure (e.g. Certificate IV in Leisure and Health) OR;
- Bachelor degree with a major in recreation/leisure OR;
- Other relevant Allied Health Professional qualifications (e.g. OT SW SP PT EP) OR;
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Staff Benefits
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite child care services a payroll deductible expense
- Onsite staff gym a payroll deductible expense
- Modern onsite library facilities exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
All enquiries to Jo Cairney Acting Occupational Therapy Manager
Applications close at 11 pm Monday 14 April 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website:www.alfredhealth
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
