Leisure and Lifestyle Worker

Montefiore Help at Home; Randwick; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Burger Centre is seeking a Leisure & Lifestyle Worker to join their close-knit team onsite in Randwick. This casual role focuses on providing stimulating activities for older adults, including those living with dementia, through discussion groups, gentle exercise, crafts, reminiscence programs, outings and music-based activities.

You will work as part of a team to plan and facilitate engaging programs, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for clients and their families.

Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, Teams, Zoom, internet and devices used for client engagement.
• Experience with planning and facilitating activities for older adults, incl. dementia care contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct a range of stimulating small group activities suitable for the group (including people living with dementia).
• Lead discussion groups, gentle exercise, craft, reminiscence programs, outings and music-related programs.
• Collaborate with a close-knit onsite team to deliver meaningful engagement for clients.

Skills

First Aid and CPR Certification

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Zoom

Client management systems

Education

Diversional Therapy / Certificate IV in Leisure & Health / Art, Music or Drama / Certificate III in Aged Care; Bachelor's degree in social science, social work, psychology or related Allied Health

Job description

The Burger Centre is seeking a Leisure & Lifestyle Worker to join their close-knit team onsite in Randwick.

This opportunity would suit someone seeking employment on a casualbasis. As a Leisure & Lifestyle Worker, you will support and conduct a range of stimulating small group activities suitable for the group which may include people living with dementia. Such activities may include discussion groups, gentle exercise, craft, reminiscence programs, outings as well as music related programs.

• Qualifications in Diversional Therapy / Certificate IV in Leisure & Health/Art, Music or Drama/ Certificate III in Aged Care; bachelor’s degree in social science, social work, psychology or related Allied Health will also be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards
• Knowledge of the common physical, psychological and social issues affecting older people and people living with dementia
• Experience in working with older people, program planning and facilitation
• Experience working with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairment
• Specialist skills pertaining to Leisure and Lifestyle
• An understanding of the needs of older people from CALD backgrounds
• Working knowledge of EEO and WHS
• Experience in working as part of a team
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Strong computer knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Zoom, use of internet, laptops, Multimedia devices, social media and client management systems

We would love to hear from you if you feel you meet the above criteria and you’re passionate about providing meaningful engagement to our clients.

• Licence or ability to obtain Class C (Car) licence;
• Awareness of Jewish values, heritage and culture including those who lived through the trauma of the Holocaust.
• Bilingual community language advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, culturally diverse, and values-driven team
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults and their families