Recreational Activities Officer - Bracken House Hostel - Perm Part Time
Recreational Activities Officer - Bracken House Hostel - Perm Part Time
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Job Description
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFICER
The Organisation
Our services include:
- Residential Aged Care
- Home Care Services
- Retirement Villages
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Recreational Activities Officer to join our team at Bracken House Hostel in our Western Region.We have a permanent parttime opportunity available that includes being available for weekend work. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and wellbeing options for individuals their families and carers.
As the Recreational Activities Officer you will drive the energy engagement and participation of residents into a range of social recreational and cultural activities. You will also lead mental health and wellbeing programs which empower our residents choices and independence.
In fulfilling the role it is essential that you have:
- The ability to plan organise and lead activities for our residents that will meet social and recreational needs while also promoting independence and increasing quality of life.
- The ability to assess and document the effectiveness of the programs by tracking residents progress and changing the programs as needed
- Minimum of a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle
- Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- Previous experience within an aged care setting
- Highly developed organisation and time management skills
- The ability to solve problems independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of Resident Rights Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes
- Computer skills in Microsoft Word Outlook Excel Power Point internet/intranet skills email communication and confidence with smart phones and digital devices
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety
Benefits and perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for notforprofit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15900 living expenses and $2650 entertainment benefits tax free)
- Access to a Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
- Workplace education and support provided
- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
Preemployment screening
The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:
- Vaccinated in accordance with UPAs Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- PreEmployment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all preemployment checks.
Interested
Simply click on the apply now button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description please contact the UPA Talent Team at .
To find out more about UPA of NSW we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine please contact the UPAs Talent Team at.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
