Leisure & Activities Coordinator

Calvary Care; Sydney; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Calvary Brighton-le-sands is seeking a Leisure & Activities Coordinator to design, develop and implement engaging activities for residents. The role runs 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, in a modern aged care home in Brighton Le Sands.

You will support the Home Manager and Clinical Leadership with individualized planning and group activities. Experience in dementia and cognitive impairment activity programs is valued, along with a NSW driver’s license, First Aid, and IT literacy to document

Competenze

• Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of activities for frail residents.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet requirements.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.
• IT literacy and ability to learn new systems.

Mansioni

• Care planning, design and development of group and 1:1 care programs for residents based on interests, lifestyle and spiritual needs.
• Design and plan individual activities aligned to resident interests and needs that can be carried out by the care team.
• Liaise with families to assess needs and capabilities and compile appropriate activity assessments and care plans.

Conoscenze

Activity planning

Care planning

Documentation

IT literacy

Driver's license

Honesty & integrity

Formazione

Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle

First Aid Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environmen
• Full time, permanent role available at Brighton Le Sands !

About the role

The Leisure & Activities Coordinator supports the Home Manager and Clinical Leadership team to design, develop and implement individual and group activities across the home to residents, by understanding who the residents are including their identity, culture, diversity, beliefs and life experiences.

Conveniently located in Brighton Le Sands, Calvary Brighton-le-sands is a modern and vibrant aged care facility. The role of Leisure & Activities Coordinator is full time, with shifts running from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant will need:

• Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and programmes for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet legislative, funding and quality improvement requirements, Current NSW Driver’s License.
• High level of honesty and integrity.
• Ability to understand and use information technology and programs and to learn new skills as required.

Your main duties will include:

• Care planning, design and develop group and 1:1 care programs for residents that takes into account their individual lifestyle, hobbies and spiritual needs.
• Design and plan individual activities aligned to resident interests and needs that can be carried out by the care team.
• Through activity, promoting close relationships with families and carers for the health and wellbeing of residents. Liaise with family members and assess the needs, preferences and capabilities of each Resident to compile appropriate individual activity assessments and care plans.

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: ***************************************************>

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.