Description
Permanent opportunity
Part-time (16 hours per week)
Up to $15,900 salary packaging per financial year
Supportive team environment
Ryde location
About us..
Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.
Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role..
An exciting opportunity exists for a driven and enthusiastic Recreational Therapist Level 1- 2 to join our Royal Rehab Private Ryde. You will provide high quality, timely Recreational Therapy services for clients with a spinal cord injury, with the aim to maximise individual participation in recreation and leisure activities and integration into the community.
Key responsibilities include:
Introduce clients to the role of recreational therapy and complete assessments and interventions as appropriate to client needs, goals and caseload demands.
Enabling clients to access and participate in recreation and leisure activities through education and counselling, advising on adaptive equipment and techniques as well as encouraging support networks and links with community organisations.
About you..
Are you a self-motivated and friendly individual looking for a rewarding career change? Then this the opportunity for you!
Essential Criteria:
Bachelor of Health Science or Applied Science in Leisure and Health/Therapeutic Recreation or Diversional Therapy.
Experience in Recreational Therapy including education, adapting recreation/leisure activities, prescribing recreation equipment and identifying appropriate recreation services.
Experience working with people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
Experience working with NDIS funded clients & icare participants and/or knowledge of systems involved.
Excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills.
Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team.
What we offer..
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 salary packaging per financial year
Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
Salary: Competitive remuneration
Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What's next…
Address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!
Please note, only applicants that address this criteria will be considered.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
Further Enquiries:
Mavi Moje, Clinical Operations Manager - Royal Rehab Private Ryde
Ph: (02) 9808 0549
Email: Romavilla.Moje@Royalrehab.com.au
OR
Suzanne Stacey, Professional Leader - Recreational Therapy
Ph: (02) 9809 9032
Email: Suzanne.Stacey@Royalrehab.com.au
Application Close Date: Friday 30th June 2023
