Leisure & Activities Officer

Calvary Care; Greater Bendigo; Presencial; AUD 34 000 - 55 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Flexible hours

Resumo da oferta

Calvary Aged Care in Bendigo, VIC is seeking a passionate Leisure & Activities Officer on a permanent part-time basis to coordinate and deliver engaging leisure programs for residents. The role emphasizes enhancing residents' quality of life through social and recreational activities and requires care, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills.

The position offers diverse opportunities for professional development, salary packaging benefits, and Flexible hours to suit your needs.

Qualificações

• Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating activities for frail adults.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for care plans and progress notes.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver leisure and lifestyle programs for residents.
• Coordinate social and recreational activities meeting resident needs.
• Document assessments and progress notes to meet quality standards.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal communication

Activity planning

Program development

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Leisure & Activities Officer - Calvary Aged Care

• 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 environment
• Both short-term fixed-term and permanent part-time opportunities available.

About the role

We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Leisure and Activities Officer to join our team on a permanent part-time basisat Calvary Mirridongin Bendigo VIC. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by coordinating and delivering engaging leisure and lifestyle programs. If you have a caring nature, excellent interpersonal skills, and a flair for creativity, we’d love to hear from you.

Both short-term fixed-term and permanent part-time opportunities available.

Your main duties will include:

• 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.

About you

• 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.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you