Leisure & Activities Officer — Aged Care (Part-Time)

Calvary; Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training & development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Bendigo is seeking a passionate Leisure and Activities Officer to join the team on a permanent part-time basis at Calvary Mirridong, Bendigo VIC. You will coordinate engaging leisure and lifestyle programs to enhance residents' quality of life, bringing creativity and care to each interaction.

Required qualifications include a Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle and a Current First Aid Certificate. You will work with a supportive team dedicated to compassionate, mission-driven care, with

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle or equivalent qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Effective written and verbal interpersonal communication.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating activities for frail people with cognitive impairment.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet requirements.
• Ability to engage with residents of all ages and abilities with trust and care.
• Willingness to work in a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Respect each resident's character and independence for a healthy, productive lifestyle.
• Develop formal and informal activity programs to improve quality of life.
• Provide social and recreational programs meeting residents' needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Activity programming

Documentation & records

Cognitive impairment care

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Calvary Bendigo is seeking a passionate Leisure and Activities Officer to join the team on a permanent part-time basis at Calvary Mirridong, Bendigo VIC. You will coordinate engaging leisure and lifestyle programs to enhance residents' quality of life, bringing creativity and care to each interaction.

Required qualifications include a Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle and a Current First Aid Certificate. You will work with a supportive team dedicated to compassionate, mission-driven care, with