Lifestyle Officer - Gumleigh Gardens

UPA; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused aged care organization in Wagga Wagga is seeking a Recreational Activities Officer. This role involves planning and leading activities, driving resident engagement, and supporting mental health initiatives. Candidates should have a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle and experience in aged care. The position offers competitive remuneration and various employee benefits, including salary packaging options and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and organize recreational activities.
• Experience in assessing and documenting program effectiveness.
• Previous experience in an aged care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement and participation of residents in activities.
• Lead mental health and wellbeing programs for residents.

Skills

Planning activities

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

Overview

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFICER

The Organisation

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee. Our services include:

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Recreational Activities Officer to join our team at Gumleigh Gardens Hostel in our Riverina Murray Region. We have a casual opportunity available that includes being available for weekend work. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and wellbeing options for individuals, their families, and carers.

As the Recreational Activities Officer, you will drive the energy, engagement, and participation of residents into a range of social, recreational, and cultural activities. You will also lead mental health and wellbeing programs which empower our resident's choices and independence.

Essential qualifications and experience

• The ability to plan, organise, and lead activities for our residents that will meet social and recreational needs while also promoting independence and increasing quality of life.
• The ability to assess and document the effectiveness of the programs, by tracking residents' progress and changing the programs as needed
• Minimum of a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle
• Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Previous experience within an aged care setting
• Highly developed organisation and time management skills
• The ability to solve problems independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet/intranet skills, email communication, and confidence with smart phones and digital devices
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

Interested

Simply click on the ‘apply now’ button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at [e-mail]

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at [e-mail].