Activities Officer RC

Harbourside Port Stephens; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbourside Port Stephens is seeking a vibrant Activities Officer to engage residents in recreational and craft activities, promoting emotional and physical wellbeing. This role supports a positive workplace culture and works with the Personal Care Team to maintain residents’ skill levels and mobility.

We are filling casual and full-time positions with shifts from 9am–5pm or 11am–7pm. Not-for-profit provider offering meaningful, people-focused care and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Cert IV in Community Services (Leisure & Health) desired.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred activities for residents to enhance wellbeing.
• Design and facilitate leisure and recreational programs with activities coordinator.
• Support resident independence and mobility through engagement.
• Collaborate with Personal Care Team to deliver care plans.
• Complete documentation including ICare, HCM, progress notes and care plans.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and attendance.
• Assess and review activity plans during care reviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy for elderly

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Cert IV in Community Services (Leisure & Health)

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Current Drivers Licence

Tools

None

Job description

Location: Shoal Bay, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Job Category: Healthcare & Medical,Other

Why work for us?

For more than 40 years, Harbourside has been a trusted, community-driven provider of aged care in Port Stephens. We focus on the individual needs and quality of life of our residents. Our roots in community care continue to shape our compassionate culture and commitment to supporting local seniors with dignity and respect.

About the company

Harbourside Port Stephens is set alongside the crystal blue waters of Port Stephens. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, employees can access up to $18,500 tax-free per year as part of the salary package, helping to maximise your take-home pay.

Job Description

We are seeking a fun, vibrant and motivated team member who enjoys engaging with our residents, contributes to a positive workplace culture, and approaches each day with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.

We are seeking to fill both a casual and full-time Activities Officer position. The hours of work could be between Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm or a twilight shift from 11am to 7pm.

Purpose of Role

The Activities Officer is responsible for motivating residents towards emotional and physical rehabilitation through recreational and craft activities that promotes psychological, social and physical wellbeing. The position holder will work collaboratively with the Personal Care Team to provide residents with quality care, while actively trying to maintain their skill level, independence and mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a person-centred approach recognising leisure and recreational experiences are the right of all Individuals
• Designing and facilitating person-centred leisure and recreational programs in consultation with the Activities Coordinator, that are tailored to the needs of residents with a view to improving quality of life
• Ensuring activities are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, cultural and physical wellbeing of residents
• Providing opportunities where residents may choose to participate in leisure and recreation activities which promote self-esteem and personal fulfilment
• Facilitatingresidents' choice, decision making and participation when developing and managing recreational programs
• Performing all implemented activities as per monthly programs and modifying activities as required to enable participation of residents
• Ensuring standards of care, including suitable programs and continuous improvement
• Liaise with family members and assess the needs, preferences and capabilities of each resident to compile appropriate individual activity assessments and care plans
• Complete all necessary and required documentation including but not limited to: ICare and HCM including progress notes, behaviour charts, assessments and Care Plans
• Maintain accurate records of group and individual activities and attendance
• Assess, develop and review care plans for residents' activities and attend care review meetings as required.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Training

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Cert IV in Community Services (Leisure & Health) desired
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to get this)
• Current Drivers Licence

Experience

• Demonstrated experience developing, facilitating and evaluating meaningful activities for residents inAged Care.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding for the provision of diversional therapy in an aged care environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of people in a respectful, professional and tactful manner
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and service excellence
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation and guidelines relevant to the industry and the role - in particular the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
• Ability to complete documentation with excellent writing skills and ability to use technology
• Initiative and ability to work without supervision
• Empathy with the needs of the elderly

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organisation committed to making a difference in the community.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits.