Activities Officer - Residential Care

Ozcare Group; Innisfail; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging options

Novated leases

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Job summary

Ozcare Group is seeking an Activities Officer to support residents at our Innisfail Aged Care Facility. You will oversee programs addressing spiritual, physical, social and psychological needs, with a focus on dementia care.

Role requires empathy, teamwork and a positive attitude. Successful candidates will assist new residents, document participation, and report changes to the supervisor. A varied roster is included with benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated caring nature and ability to support dementia clients.
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Current First Aid & CPR and Police Screening are required.
• Influenza and at least one Covid-19 vaccine are required.
• Good computer and mobile device skills are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing programs addressing spiritual, physical, social and psychological needs of residents.
• Implement programs to meet group needs while respecting individual resident needs.
• Report changes in resident behaviours to supervisor.
• Document daily levels of participation in activities.
• Assist in introducing new residents to the facility and accommodate medical/dietary needs.

Skills

Empathy for residents

Dementia care

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care/Home & Community Care)

First Aid & CPR certificates

Police Screening Certificate

Influenza vaccination & Covid-19 vaccination

Job description

Ozcare has a permanent full-time opportunity available for an Activities Officer supporting our clients at our beautiful Innisfail Aged Care Facility

Your Role

As an Activities Officer you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

• Assist in the implementation of programs that meet the spiritual, physical, social and psychological needs of all residents of Dementia unit.
• Implementation of programs that meet group needs whilst satisfying the individual needs of each resident
• Report any changes in resident behaviours to your immediateSupervisor
• Document daily levels of participation in activities
• Assist in the introduction of new residentsto the Facility in a manner that will make them feel comfortable in their participationand ensure that theirneeds, such as medical and dietary, are met

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:

• Willingness to work with Dementia clients
• A warm and caring nature
• The willingness to go the extra mile
• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing
• The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• 5 weeks annual leave as standard
• Annual leave loading
• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases
• Private health insurance discounts
• Uniform and laundry allowance

Role Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care desirable
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
• Current Police Screening Certificate
• Be vaccinated against Influenza & have at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine
• Good computer and mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.