Leisure and Lifestyle Worker

Montefiore; Sydney; Ibrido; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The Burger Centre in Randwick is seeking a Leisure & Lifestyle Worker to join our close-knit team onsite. This casual role supports and conducts a range of stimulating small group activities for older adults, including those living with dementia, across discussions, gentle exercise, crafts, reminiscence programs, outings, and music-based activities.

Ideal candidates hold qualifications in Diversional Therapy or related fields, with experience in aged care, dementia care, and program

Competenze

• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Experience in working with older people and dementia for program planning and facilitation.
• Strong understanding of needs of older people including CALD backgrounds.
• EEO and WHS awareness.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

Mansioni

• Support and conduct a range of stimulating small group activities for the target group.
• Activities may include discussion groups, gentle exercise, craft, reminiscence programs, outings and music-related programs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a care team to deliver person-centred activity plans.

Conoscenze

Program planning

Facilitation

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Formazione

Diversional Therapy / Leisure & Health Cert IV

Art, Music or Drama Cert IV

Certificate III in Aged Care

Bachelor’s degree in social science/ social work/ psychology

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Zoom

Client management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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 casual basis. 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