Aged & Disability Care - BaptistCare

About the Role :

BaptistCare is seeking a caring Therapy and Leisure Partner to join our wonderful team at our 99-bed facility in Busselton. The Therapy & Leisure Partner works under the direction of the Lifestyle Coordinator to deliver person-centred leisure, lifestyle, and therapy activities for residents within the Aged Care Facility. The role promotes residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing, supports independence and engagement, and involves partnering with residents in meaningful activities. Responsibilities include collaborating with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other stakeholders to maintain residents’ functional abilities, delivering therapeutic interventions, preparing and evaluating programs, and ensuring safety and compliance with WH&S and infection control policies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan and implement culturally and spiritually appropriate, person-centred activities.
• Support residents’ independence, choice, and engagement.
• Monitor, report, and advocate for residents’ physical and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with therapists and Lifestyle Coordinators to deliver quality programs.
• Maintain program resources and identify / report hazards or incidents.
• Follow BaptistCare policies and relevant legislation.

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 our 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 and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

At BaptistCare, we are committed to delivering the best possible individualised care, keeping our residents at the centre of everything we do while promoting their dignity and protecting their choices. You will be part of a team that focuses on solutions rather than barriers, using creativity and flexibility to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. Our team strives to make every step of the journey easier for residents, ensuring their experience is both respectful and empowering.

About you :

• Completion of Certificate III Allied Health Assistance or equivalent accredited training or progression towards
• Previous experience working with people with dementia
• Valid Driver’s License (Car)
• Working knowledge of WH&S legislation and practice

About Us :

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

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

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies Please note : This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you