Lifestyle Services Officer

Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD NSW VIC SA & WA with the inclusion of the Allity McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. We are committed to enriching the lives of people by providing care with compassion respect and integrity to promote the health independence and social interaction of seniors. With registered nurses and care staff at our homes 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Welcome to Gosling Creek Aged Care

Located in Orange NSW close to the regions health precinct and just 4km from the town centre Gosling Creek is in a class of its own positioned on a spacious 3.5 hectares of land with sweeping views spacious surrounds and a complete wraparound veranda. Inspired by the traditional Australian country homestead Gosling Creek is country living at its best offering all levels of permanent respite and palliative care in single and couples rooms all with ensuite.

About the Opportunity

As a part time lifestyleservices Officer you will make a positive impact on the lives of our residents with your compassionate and supportive approach with activities whilst also assisting with personal care of clients if required.

You will be responsible for creating and ensuring that lifestyle programs are run according to the changing needs of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design delivery and monitoring of group and individual recreational activities
• Coordinate activities and therapies as directed by the Lifestyle Coordinator.
• Ensure that all recreational activities and therapies comply with relevant Acts legal demands and ethical standards.
• Assist with maintaining documentation of activities and therapies according to Aged Care legislation requirements including individual resident activity profiles.
• Facilitate community engagement opportunities

About You

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Leisure & Lifestyle/Divisional Therapy
• Any other relevant qualification from a registered trade organisation (preferred but not essential)
• Demonstrated experience in an Aged Care environment
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Highly motivated and able to take initiative
• Excellent communication style ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels
• Current COVID & Annual Flu Vaccination (Mandatory)

Please Note: Successful applicants must complete a National Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Check

Benefits

Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your own. In return youll get:

• A work culture that truly values you and invests in your career.
• Salary packaging & tax benefits up to $15900 tax free & additional $2650 entertainment
• A range of employee discounts and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs (EAP).

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents individual needs. Together with residents healthcare partners and families our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety clinical practice and governance.