Do you enjoy working with elderly people? Do you have qualifications in physiotherapy, dance instruction, yoga or exercise?

Volunteer required to lead an exercise program at this aged care facility. Activities may include seated movement, exercise, Israeli dance, ballroom dance, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and meditation - gentle, seated programs to enhance the wellbeing of residents and to keep them active.

Residents enjoy the movement, music, expression, cultural connection and reminiscence. The program alleviates depression and enhances mood. The residents maintain strength, mobility but at the same time it enables self -expression, connection with past interests and feel joy in the moment.

You would run the above in a group setting and be fully supported by lifestyle staff who ensure that the program is safe .

Setting up, escorting of residents to and from group is undertaken by support staff

Qualifications in physiotherapy, dance instruction, yoga, exercise are required - experience in relevant field or studying in that field. Experience in working with older people an advantage but is not essential.

On line infection control and hand hygiene training is required. Training in working with seniors with dementia and manual handling is offered annually.