Leisure & Activities Coordinator - Aged Care (Part-Time)

Calvary Health Care; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Health insurance discounts

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Mirridong in Bendigo VIC is seeking a passionate Leisure & Activities Officer to join on a permanent part-time basis. The role centers on coordinating and delivering engaging leisure and lifestyle programs to enhance residents' quality of life.

Qualifications include a Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle and First Aid, with strong interpersonal skills and experience in planning and evaluating activities for frail individuals.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or other relevant qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• 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.
• Ability to work and communicate with people of all ages and cognitive ability and to obtain their trust and co-operation.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• To respect every resident's individual character, personality and right to independence to continue an enjoyable, healthy and productive lifestyle.
• To develop formal and informal activity programs designed to improve and maintain the quality of life of residents.
• To provide social and recreational programs that meet the needs of the residents.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle

Job description

Calvary Mirridong in Bendigo VIC is seeking a passionate Leisure & Activities Officer to join on a permanent part-time basis. The role centers on coordinating and delivering engaging leisure and lifestyle programs to enhance residents' quality of life.

Qualifications include a Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle and First Aid, with strong interpersonal skills and experience in planning and evaluating activities for frail individuals.