Dementia Care Activities Coordinator

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 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.