Lifestyle/ Wellness Officer

Aequra; Punchbowl; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequra in New South Wales is seeking a passionate Leisure and Lifestyle team member to deliver engaging activities for residents. You will develop group and individual programs, assist new residents and relatives with the transition, and collect resident feedback to improve engagement and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and teamwork within a supportive aged care setting. Certificate in Leisure/Health or Aged Care is preferred and prior experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging activities that promote social, physical, psychological, spiritual and cultural wellbeing of residents.
• Develop and deliver group and individual recreational programs tailored to residents' needs.
• Assist new residents and families with transition into the environment.
• Maintain regular resident surveys and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the quality care of residents through activities that promote social, physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural independence and interaction.
• Developing and delivering group & individual recreational programs that complement resident's lifestyle needs.
• Assisting new residents and relatives’ transition into the new environment
• Maintaining regular resident surveys and feedback

Skills

Leisure activities

Resident engagement

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Empathy

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Aequra started its journey 40 years ago, focusing on providing exceptional care. Over time Aequra have expanded its footprint to include St Charbel by Aequra and working towards becoming one of Australia’s leading family-owned boutique residential aged care providers.

At St Charbel we collectively hold the following values; Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Excellence, Wellbeing and Partnership.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our Leisure and Lifestyle Team!

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver activities to our residents to enhance their engagement.

Your main duties will include:

• Contributing to the quality care of residents through activities that promote social, physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural independence and interaction.
• Developing and delivering group & individual recreational programs that complement resident's lifestyle needs.
• Assisting new residents and relatives’ transition into the new environment
• Maintaining regular resident surveys and feedback

The successful applicant will ideally possess:

• A passion for delivering optimum wellbeing to elderly residents through delivery of recreational activities
• Excellent communication skills with a patient, compassionate and caring approach to working with people
• Takes initiative for problem solving where required, with a resilient yet empathetic approach towards the solution
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or Certificate III in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in Leisure & Lifestyle, Aged Care or a similar environment
• Understand the Aged Care Standards requirements to documentation and updating care plans
• An ability to work well with different people, exposure to dementia patients highly advantageous
• A team player with a vibrant, welcoming, and pleasant manner that engages our residents.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

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