Aequra started its journey 40 years ago, focusing on providing exceptional care. Over time Aequra have expanded its footprint to include St Charbel by Aequra and working towards becoming one of Australia’s leading family-owned boutique residential aged care providers.
At St Charbel we collectively hold the following values; Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Excellence, Wellbeing and Partnership.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our Leisure and Lifestyle Team
The primary purpose of this position is to deliver activities to our residents to enhance their engagement.
Your main duties will include:
- Contributing to the quality care of residents through activities that promote social, physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural independence and interaction.
- Developing and delivering group & individual recreational programs that complement resident's lifestyle needs.
- Assisting current residents and relatives’ transition into the new environment
- Maintaining regular resident surveys and feedback
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- A passion for delivering optimum wellbeing to elderly residents through delivery of recreational activities
- Excellent communication skills with a patient, compassionate and caring approach to working with people
- Takes initiative for problem solving where required, with a resilient yet empathetic approach towards the solution
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in Leisure & Lifestyle, Aged Care or a similar environment
- Understand the Aged Care Standards requirements to documentation and updating care plans
- An ability to work well with different people, exposure to dementia patients highly advantageous
- A team player with a vibrant, welcoming, and pleasant manner that engages our residents.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you
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