Art Therapist
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Job Location:
Denham Court - Australia
Hourly Salary:
$ 60 - 100
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bolton Clarke is Australias largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today our exceptional teams support more than 130000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.
Bolton Clarke are committed aged care professionals dedicated to redefining the aged care experience for residents their families and our employees. This is your chance to contribute to and shape an organization that hasa very simpleyet powerful mission Live every day love what they do and shine
About the Opportunity
Live Love Shine isBolton Clarkesphilosophy centered around livinga lifestyle that is fun fulfilling andabove all presentsexperiences tomake every day the best it can successful candidate willbe responsible forprovidinga highly engagingvariety ofart therapy sessionsto residents of different cognitive and physical abilities.
The successful candidate willbe requiredto work3 hours per week across the Homes diverse resident base including the Memory SupportNeighbourhood. Time spent at the Home will include session set up and documentation onBolton ClarkesResident Management System.
About You
We re seeking someone with the following:
Previousexperience inand able to provide arttherapy practice witha wide range ofindividuals and groups (including people living with dementia andother cognitive and physical impairments)
Previousexperience in providing group sessions for residents using a range of materials and medias meeting resident preferencesneedsand abilities
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and evidence of initiativeflexibilityand reliability in a busy work environment
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders includingresidents families and staff
High levelof oral and written communication skills
Proficient at record keeping and computer work
Proficient atcoordinating art showcases to display artworks produced by residents
Desirable:
Masterof Creative Arts Therapy
Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check andpublic liability.
If this sounds like your next opportunity pleasesubmityour resume by clicking on Apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
