About The Role

Reporting to the Residential Manager, you will be a valuable member of the team responsible for planning, organising, and conducting the activities program for aged‑care residents. Your role enhances their psychological, social, and physical wellbeing and ensures compliance with the Aged Care Accreditation Agency Standard for Lifestyle. Availability is required Monday to Friday each week, and the position is permanent and full‑time.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

- Plan, implement and evaluate engaging Diversional Therapy programs that promote emotional, social, and physical wellbeing for residents.
- Develop individualised activity plans tailored to each resident’s cognitive and physical abilities to encourage participation and purpose.
- Coordinate and promote lifestyle events and recreational activities, including outings and on‑site entertainment, in alignment with resident interests and preferences.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with aged‑care standards, including reporting, assessments, and resident records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, volunteers, families,



and community groups to enhance the lifestyle experience for residents.

Qualifications and Experience

- Certificate 4 in Diversional Therapy or another qualification recognised by Diversional & Recreational Therapy Australia.
- Demonstrated experience in an aged‑care setting.
- Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Standards relevant to Diversional therapy activities within an aged‑care setting.
- Training and/or demonstrated experience in dementia care.
- Hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Benefits of Joining the Carinity Team

- Appealing not‑for‑profit salary packaging options.
- Access to an employee assistance program (professional counselling).
- Commitment to work‑life balance and genuine support for staff wellbeing.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the community every day.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all its positions.

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📌 Diversional Therapist (Townsville)
🏢 Carinity
📍 Townsville