Job Description

Lifestyle Officer - TRA Aged Care Facility

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The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side". With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

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Our services include: -

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- Residential Aged Care
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- Home Care Services
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The Chance

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We are looking for a Recreational Activities Officer to join our team at Thomas Rosetta Agst Aged Care Facility, Wahroonga. We have a permanent part-time opportunity available that includes being available for weekend work. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and wellbeing options for individuals, their families, and carers.

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As the Recreational Activities Officer, you will drive the energy, engagement, and participation of residents into a range of social, recreational, and cultural activities. You will also lead mental health and wellbeing programs which empower our resident's choices and independence.

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In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:

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- The ability to plan, organise, and lead activities for our residents that will meet social and recreational needs while also promoting independence and increasing quality of life.
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- The ability to assess and document the effectiveness of the programs, by tracking residents' progress and changing the programs as needed
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- Minimum of a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle
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- Previous experience within an aged care setting
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- Highly developed organisation and time management skills
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- The ability to solve problems independently
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- An understanding of Resident Rights,



Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
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- Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet/intranet skills, email communication, and confidence with smart phones and digital devices
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- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety
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Benefits and perks

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- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
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- Access to a Wellness Program
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
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- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
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- Supportive and friendly work environment
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- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
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- Workplace education and support provided
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- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
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Pre-employment screening

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The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

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- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
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- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
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- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
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Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

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To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team at ***********@upa.org.au.

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📌 Lifestyle Officer - TRA Aged Care Facility (Ku-ring-gai Council)
🏢 UPA Aged Care Solutions
📍 Ku-ring-gai Council