Leisure & Activities Officer - Calvary Aged Care - Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers - Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and career development in a supportive team environment - Permanent part time Opportunity About the role We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Leisure and Activities Officer to join our team on a permanent part-time basis at Calvary Balmoral Grove in Grovedale. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by coordinating and delivering engaging leisure and lifestyle programs. If you have a caring nature, excellent interpersonal skills, and a flair for creativity, we’d love to hear from you.
Your main duties will include:
- To respect every resident's individual character, personality and right to independence to continue an enjoyable, healthy and productive lifestyle.
- To develop formal and informal activity programs designed to improve and maintain the quality of life of residents.
- To provide social and recreational programs that meet the needs of the residents.
About you - Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification.
- Certificate III in Aged Care.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal - Experience or qualifications working within palliative care.
- Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and programmes for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
- Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet legislative, funding and quality improvement requirements.
- Ability to work and communicate with people of all ages and cognitive ability and to obtain their trust and co-operation.
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation. Your benefits - NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships - Paid parental leave - Training, development pathways and career opportunities - Flexible hours that make sense for you