Engagement Facilitator - Treehouse4Two

About this role

Our Treehouse4Two program is a new funded program that helps improve the lives of people living with Dementia and their carers by increasing early access to respite and support services.

The role of Engagement Facilitator is pivotal to ensure the individual needs of participants living with dementia are met in the context of a small group setting while the carers are in education sessions.

This role delivers a program of wellbeing and learning sessions including topics about dementia, ways to maintain physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing, grief and loss, self-care and other resources/supports available; and encourages peer learning, the sharing of stories and experiences through open and supportive discussions and reminiscence.

The role links with the Carer Education Facilitator to ensure continuity of support approaches for the person living with dementia and is a role model for carers of appropriate communication and behavior.

Details of Appointment: Hours: casual, monthly, potential of regular hours

Salary: depandant on qualifications (please review the position description)

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our Employees Enjoy:

• Salary Packaging
• Staff Massages
• Fitness Passport
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working arrangements for some positions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Wellness Programs

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.