Weekend Aged-Care Activities Coordinator

Ashfield Baptist Homes; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Leave entitlements

Career development

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ashfield Baptist Homes is seeking a friendly Recreational Activities Officer to join the Lifestyle Team on weekends in Sydney. The role supports residents by planning and delivering engaging activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social connection.

This part-time position runs Saturday 10:00AM–02:00PM and Sunday 09:00AM–01:00PM, with potential for additional shifts. Commitment to Christian values and compassionate care is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or related qualification/experience.
• Experience in planning and delivering lifestyle programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and empathetic approach to residents and families.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Standards and accreditation processes.
• Current Driver’s License and First Aid Certificate (desirable).
• Computer literacy and good documentation skills.
• Understanding of Work Health & Safety practices.
• Commitment to the Christian values of Ashfield Baptist Homes.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualised lifestyle programs across a range of care needs.
• Promote residents’ emotional wellbeing with empathy and compassion.
• Engage with residents in a cheerful, respectful, and person-centred manner.
• Ensure procedure-led care standards are upheld.
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Saturday fun day with movies and Bingo.
• Sunday managing the church service and quiz.

Skills

Planning lifestyle programs

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

First Aid

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Ashfield Baptist Homes is seeking a friendly Recreational Activities Officer to join the Lifestyle Team on weekends in Sydney. The role supports residents by planning and delivering engaging activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social connection.

This part-time position runs Saturday 10:00AM–02:00PM and Sunday 09:00AM–01:00PM, with potential for additional shifts. Commitment to Christian values and compassionate care is essential.