Resident Enrichment & Activities Lead

Calvary Care; Riverside; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking a dedicated Leisure & Activities Officer to support residents in a comprehensive aged care setting. You will design and run formal and informal activity programs to enhance quality of life, promoting independence and social engagement.

In this permanent part-time role, you’ll work within an established team, addressing the needs of residents, including those with cognitive impairment, and documenting assessments, plans and progress to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating activities for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
• Ability to document assessments, care plans and progress notes to meet legislative, funding and quality improvement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop formal and informal activity programs designed to improve and maintain the quality of life of residents.
• Provide social and recreational programs that meet the needs of the residents.
• Respect every resident's individual character, personality and right to independence to continue an enjoyable, healthy and productive lifestyle.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Activity planning

Program evaluation

Cognitive impairment experience

Education

Certificate IV Leisure & Lifestyle

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Calvary Care is seeking a dedicated Leisure & Activities Officer to support residents in a comprehensive aged care setting. You will design and run formal and informal activity programs to enhance quality of life, promoting independence and social engagement.

In this permanent part-time role, you’ll work within an established team, addressing the needs of residents, including those with cognitive impairment, and documenting assessments, plans and progress to meet regulatory standards.