Activities Officer

McKenzie; Darlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in aged care is seeking a part-time Activities Officer to enhance the quality of life for residents in Darlington. This role involves developing and implementing therapeutic programs tailored to individual needs, requiring relevant certifications and a passion for supporting the elderly. The organization values its team and offers generous salary packaging, career development opportunities, and a supportive work culture, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Salary packaging and tax benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Training and support provided

Range of discounts

Qualifications

• Certification in Leisure and Health or Aged Care essential.
• Experience in aged care and dementia support desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement therapeutic plans.
• Engage residents in leisure and lifestyle activities.
• Support staff and volunteers in program provision.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Cert IV in Leisure and Health

Cert III in Aged Care

Job description

• Part time role with various shifts across 7 days
• Salary Packaging and tax benefits of up to $15,900 + $2650 in entertainment
• Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2024

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

The Location

Situated in Banora Point, the Darlington retirement living community offers contemporary villas and a coastal lifestyle close to beaches, national park, shops and clubs.

The Role

We are looking for a part-time Activities Officer's to empower and engage with our Residents to maximise their participation in Leisure and Lifestyle programs based in our Darlington home in Banora Point.

Our focus for residents is what best suits their individual needs and wants, our Activities officers facilitate this through:

• Participation in the development, implementation and assessment of therapeutic plans
• Supporting residents to engage in their leisure and lifestyle choices and activities
• Supporting staff and volunteers in provision of leisure and lifestyle programs

To be successful, you'll need:

• Cert IV in Leisure and Health or Cert III in Aged Care (essential)
• Previous experience in Aged Care
• Experience working with memory support (dementia) highly desirable
• Availability and reliability to commit to the required shifts
• Complete a police check
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Energetic and effective communicator
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
• Flu Vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Training and support plus development opportunities
• Range of discounts (300+)

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Activities Officer

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support

Closes 11th Jul 25