Recreational Activities Officer

Recreational Activities Officer Residential Aged Care

Permanent/Full time

Are you motivated reliable and compassionate Do you want to work in an environment that values its people and offers rewards and opportunities for a diversified career in care

If you are passionate about helping people to live the life they choose through delivering meaningful lifestyle activities within a supportive framework we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a full time Recreational Activities Officer to join our busy Lifestyle Team reporting to the Diversional Therapist. You will provide quality personcentred care that is aimed at maintaining quality of life for our residents and by providing support to their family/carers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Full time permanent role Monday Friday.

Preparing and implementing individualised lifestyle programs across a range of care needs

Contribution to the emotional wellbeing of residents by responding to and understanding their needs with empathy

Interaction with our residents in a cheerful and compassionate manner

Ensuring the highest level of procedureled care standards are upheld

Opportunities to work additional shifts

Working within a supportive and dedicated team workplace culture and working environment

ABOUT US

Ashfield Baptist Homes is a 136 bed notforprofit residential aged care home in Ashfield Sydney. We welcome residents and staff from all faiths and cultures. Our care home is affiliated with Ashfield Baptist Church and we have a rich local history spanning more than seventy years. We strive to make a positive difference to peoples lives by providing caring personcentric and quality aged care services based on Christian principles.

OUR VALUES

Our five core values of Excellence Respect Compassion Integrity and Stewardship are enshrined in all that we do. An annual awards program nominates staff who have made individual outstanding contributions to their roles.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE YOU WILL HAVE

• Certificate III in Aged Care or other appropriate Qualifications/Experience; and/or Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure (highly regarded)
• Experience preparing & implementing individualised lifestyle programs
• Ability to work both independently and in a team to contribute to the broader lifestyle team
• Ability to empathise and work with the residents and their families
• Knowledge of accreditation Aged Care Standards & process
• Current Drivers licence & First Aid Certificate (highly regarded)
• Good documentation & computer skills
• Understanding of Work Health & Safety and safe work practices
• Double vaccinated and booster shot received against COVID19

Proven competence with verbal and written communication skills

A commitment to the Christian values of Ashfield Baptist Homes

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive remuneration and benefits including taxfree salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements including maternity and parental leave leave loading and an additional annual public holiday

A wide range of career pathway opportunities including opportunities to upskill

Comprehensive and ongoing skills development education and training and annual performance and development plans

Onsite Caf

Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 professional and confidential counselling service for carers to help cope with challenging situations

Onsite flu vaccination clinics

APPLY NOW

If you would like to be considered for this role please attach a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.

Applications close date: 21.03.2025

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LEARN MORE ABOUT US: https://abh

Appointment to this position is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of preemployment checks including police check and NDIS check. You must have the right to live and workin Australia to apply for this role.

Ashfield Baptist Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.