Lifestyle Officer - TRA
Lifestyle Officer - TRA
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The Organisation
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW with a vision of always ensuring we have our people by our side. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Our services include: -
- Residential Aged Care
- Home Care Services
- Retirement Villages
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Lifestyle officer to join our team at Sydney Admin. in our Sydney Region.
Duties will include (but not limited to): -
- Facilitate the leisure lifestyle program including group and individual activities for residents including people living with dementia
- Monitor and evaluate resident participation progress and interest level in recreation striving for continuous improvement
- Complete daily documentation for the leisure lifestyle program including group and individual activities
- Assist in the review of lifestyle assessments as part of the overall care plan
- Respect and assist residents to practice their cultural religious intellectual physical and social beliefs. Respect residents rights dignity and privacy at all times.
- Liaise with and maintain a good working relationship with the community other professionals and organisations in the provision of service
- Assist in developing the monthly recreation program and producing monthly facility newsletter
- Schedule plan and organise various lifestyle events on the yearly calendar
- Assist in facilitating resources required for activities that are added to the program
- Assist in completing any surveys or auditing tools as required
- Conduct 1:1 sessions with individual residents providing emotional and social support
- Assist in escorting residents to medical and other appointments ensuring their needs are met
- Assist with documentation and other requirements and duties ensuring the outcomes of the Aged Care Quality Standards are always met
We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.
What you bring
Required:
- Educational qualification of Cert III or IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or
- working towards it.
- Possess a range of practical and creative skills e.g. arts crafts or related activities
- Possesses high-level interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to gather relevant information through effective questioning
- and active listening
- Ability to express information and ideas appropriately
- Ability to plan and organise own workload and to work under
- minimal supervision
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Has report-writing experience
- Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of computer software applications
Desirable:
- Current knowledge and/or understanding of the needs associated with consumers living with Dementia and related disorders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements related to Aged Care
- Experience working in the Aged Care Industry
Other Specific Requirements:
- Required certifications-First Aid and CPR
- Criminal history check & subsequent renewals
- Up to date vaccination as per the UPA vaccination policy.
Benefits and perks
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit 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
- Support provided for your ongoing AHPRA registration requirements (including payment of annual fees)
- 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
Pre-employment 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 COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment 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 .
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
