28/05/2023
Seeking Qualified Freelance Play Therapist - Mandeville, Jamaica
Ken Health Care is one of Jamaica's best known quality residential facilities for the care of Seniors in Middlesex and surrounding areas.
With a 19-year history of providing wholistic quality care for its 40+ clients, we are seeking to integrate a new freelance play therapist into our weekly schedule of activities, to augment our existing services and therapies.
We see our clients, first and foremost as individuals:
• Some like to create with their hands
• Many like music, movement and dance
• Others like to express themselves through colour and paint
• Some keep their minds razor sharp with games
• Others need coaxing to express themselves
Bringing joy to our client group, improving brain function, communication, fine motor skills and boosting natural endorphins and serotonin is our goal.
Applicants will need to demonstrate their understanding of and application of play therapy for enhanced mind, body and spirit, within a senior healthcare setting.
Requirements:
• Freelance assignment for duration of contract
• 1 – 2 Sessions per week
• Must bring play therapy materials although some equipment and materials can be provided
• Ability to fit into a professional, warm and friendly team
Please contact: Mrs Iverlin Kennedy-McKenzie, Clinical Director for an informal chat.
Tel: (876) 383 2570 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm)
*Police Record, professional reference (current and or past post) and character reference required
