Lifestyle Officer - Campbell

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Canberra; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit package

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Annual leave loading

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Campbell, ACT is seeking a Casual Lifestyle Officer to deliver personalised leisure programs for our residents. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate activities, including one-to-one and group sessions, to support independence and quality of life.

You will work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to design and facilitate engaging programs, complete documentation, and help residents stay active and connected in the community.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent OR experience in working within Leisure and Lifestyle service provision.
• Passion for delivering high quality care that makes a difference for our residents
• Experience in leisure and lifestyle service provision
• Relevant experience in aged care (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning with individual residents
• Ability to work independently with good time management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of Practice

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised leisure programs for residents
• Deliver one-to-one activities, group activities and events as directed by the Lifestyle Coordinator
• Support residents to maintain independence and community participation
• Complete assessments and documentation related to leisure and lifestyle
• Monitor and review program effectiveness and suggest improvements
• Facilitate outings and coordinate associated documentation
• Seek resident feedback to guide quality improvements
• Support accreditation and work as part of the Leisure and Lifestyle team

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent

Job description

• Location 2 white crescent,campbell, ACT, 2612,Australia
• Base Pay $39.13 - $39.13 / Hour
• Other Compensation + Super + NFP benefits
• Job Category operations
• Employee Type Casual

• Contact Name Naresh
• Contact Email [e-mail]

About Us

We have a proud history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live life to the fullest. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we reinvest in creating outstanding experiences for our clients while supporting and developing our frontline staff. When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues who truly care.

Lifestyle Officer – Campbell, ACT - Casual

As a Leisure and Lifestyle Officer you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised leisure and recreational programs for our residents in conjunction with the Lifestyle Coordinator. These programs will consist of a range of one-to-one programs, small group and large group activities including events and specialised activities all driven by the needs, wants and desires of the residents.

What you’ll be doing

This position will support the delivery of meaningful life programs to our residents to exercise their independence and choices to help maximize their quality of care.

Undertake resident assessments and complete associated documentation.

Design and facilitate the implementation of individualised leisure and lifestyle programs according to clients’ social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, physical and cognitive needs and abilities. This includes the provision of one-to-one activities, group activities and special events.

Assist residents to achieve maximum independence, maintain friendships and participate in the community through planned group and individual leisure-based activities.

Monitor and evaluate the program on a regular basis to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the residents, including suggestions on any improvements.

Facilitate the outing/bus trip program and complete associated documentation.

Actively seek feedback and suggestions from residents and use this to guide quality improvement.

Support the Leisure and Lifestyle Department to meet accreditation requirements.

Work as part of a team to deliver high quality engagement and purposeful living programs and opportunities.

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Requirements

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent OR experience in working within Leisure and Lifestyle service provision.

Passion for delivering high quality care that makes a difference for our residents

Experience in leisure and lifestyle service provision

Relevant experience in aged care (desirable)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning with individual residents

Ability to work independently with good time management skills

Demonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of Practice

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave loading
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses
• Referral Bonus Program

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.

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