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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Streaky Bay MPS
• Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) - Ongoing Part Time (24 hours per week) - WHA3

Join our team as the Activity Coordinator - Leisure and Lifestyle

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of aged care residents through engaging activities and meaningful interactions? Streaky Bay MPS Elmhaven Hostel is seeking a dedicated Activity Coordinator - Leisure and Lifestyle to join our team and make a positive impact on the daily lives of our residents.

About the Role: As the Activity Coordinator - Leisure and Lifestyle, you will be integral to enhancing the quality of life for our residents by developing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic and educational programs. Your role will involve creating opportunities that promote independence, self-esteem, and active participation in social and recreational events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate engaging therapeutic and educational programs tailored for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Design and implement both individual and group diversional therapy activities that cater to the diverse needs of our residents.
• Provide direct client service to residents within the MPS residential aged care beds at Coober Pedy Hospital.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager Aged Care, reporting directly to the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing to ensure programs align with residents’ needs and preferences.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

This is a part time vacancy working 24 hours per week and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category  (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 843342

Enquiries

Lesley Hawker
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8626 1127
Email: lesley.hawker@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

25 September 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

843342 Activity Coordinator - Job Pack.pdf

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