Leisure and lifestyle Officer

AI Job Summary

• Relevant experience in aged care or a related health services setting.
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating a diverse range of lifestyle and recreational activities.

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Role Type

• On-site
• Temporary
• Casual
• Entry Level

Lions Haven is a leading not-for-profit 121 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in Hope Island. Our modern facility, which includes a 20 bed secure wing, offers a safe and comfortable environment to ensure quality of life to our residents, staff and visitors. Residents have the freedom to enjoy life in a homelike atmosphere where families and friends are most welcome.

Are you ready to become an integral part of fulfilling our residents’ lives? Because our team is bringing the life back into lifestyle!

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and enthusiastic Leisure & Lifestyle Officer. If you have a caring and friendly nature, excellent communication skills and love to challenge yourself, we’d love to hear from you!

Lions Haven Benefits

Above award wages and benefits

Salary Packaging Opportunities.

Great Education and Development Opportunities.

Flexibility

Relevant experience in Aged Care or a related health services setting.

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications/Experience

Essential Criteria

Health or Aged Care Experience

Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)

Current Police Certificate/Check

Current Covid-19 Vaccination including booster & Influenza Vaccine

Impeccable time management

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills through the use of information technology, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directives and adhere to procedures and protocols in place both at Lions Haven.

Display a positive attitude through your attendance, presentation, punctuality and reliability

Promote the Lions Haven philosophy of providing Resident focused care which maintains their dignity, independence, individuality and freedom of choice

Respect each Residents individual needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences.

Responsibilities

Drive & run activities internal and external to the facility.

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate a diverse range of lifestyle and recreational activities.

Individually assess the social needs of each care recipient & structure programs that are appropriate to these needs.

Encourage the participation of all care recipients in the activity program

Spend time & devote effort to the socialization of individual care recipients

Make Changes to Resident Care Plans when necessary

Liaise with volunteer organisations to match appropriate volunteers/visitors to the care recipients.

Record in the care recipient’s progress notes details of any care recipient participation in activity programs.