• Part-time opportunity – Flexible days with a rotational weekend roster
• Located in Albany – 4.5 hours south of Perth
• Be part of a supportive and vibrant team that values your passion and creativity

About the Role:
We are seeking a Therapy and Leisure Partner to join our team at our 85-bed residential facility in Albany. In this role, you will promote the physical and emotional well-being of residents by partnering with them to engage in meaningful daily activities. You will work closely with the allied health team to support residents in maintaining their functional abilities, encouraging them to use and develop skills in ways that are personally meaningful. You will follow residents' care plans and provide person-centred support during therapeutic activities. Additionally, you’ll help ensure all practices comply with Work Health and Safety policies, and you will encourage and support family involvement in daily life.

Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Benefit from health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning programs like LinkedIn Learning!

About You:

• Commitment to providing a customer-centric approach

• Completion of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent accredited training, or progression towards completion

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

• Strong understanding of person-centred principles and ability to engage people in meaningful activity

• Understanding of the needs of people with dementia in relation to leisure and therapeutic activity

• Ability to manage a busy workload and respond to changing priorities

• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a team environment

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Previous experience working with people with dementia

• Valid driver’s licence (car)

• Working knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WH&S) legislation and practices

About Us:
We are proud to be part of a merged care organisation known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for-purpose, Christian care organisation, we provide exceptional support across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA, we employ over 12,000 employees and support over 38,000 customers to live well with dignity and purpose. Our priority is people, delivering care with them at the centre.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date, which is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks including national criminal history, reference checks, and pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Please refrain from contacting employees directly. Unsolicited candidate profiles from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.