Care Service Employee - Lifestyle Recreational Activities Officer | Casual | Dubbo
Make a difference with us Casual position based in DubboCompetitive SalaryExcellent job security with an industry leading NFPBe a consistent partner in a resident's life, and make every day special as you plan and organise fun activities to support our elderly customers every day.
About Us BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA.
From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation's most respected care and community services providers.
We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.
About the role As the Recreational Activities Officer, you will drive the engagement and participation of residents into a range of social, recreational, and cultural activities, as well as mental health and well-being programs that empower our residents' choices and independence.
In running recreational activity programs, you will ensure individual residents' needs, values, spiritual, and cultural preferences are taken into account.
Skills and experience You have completed Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or willing to complete)Experience working with people with Dementia (highly desirable)You hold a current NSW/ACT Drivers License and will be able to take clients on outingsSenior First Aid Certificate is essentialYou have previous experience in caring for the elderly within an aged or community care settingYou have highly developed organisation and time management skillsYou have an understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and OutcomesKintyre Lodge Located in the vibrant regional city of Dubbo, BaptistCare Kintyre Lodge is a welcoming, homely aged care home, offering 81 single bedrooms.
The Lodge, which is located next to BaptistCare Kintyre Retirement Village, offers 24-hour care and support to residents, catering to all needs and requirements - including residential respite.
The home also features a specialised Memory Care Wing for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Our lifestyle team at Kintyre Lodge run a fun and stimulating leisure activities program which includes bingo, exercise classes, craft, games, and outings, with the option for residents to participate as much or as little as they like.
All meals are cooked fresh onsite by our professional catering team, with a variety of nutritionally balanced menu options available each day.
Culture People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help.
With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you'll love, and join a team who make a difference.
Our 4000 staff are our most important resource and we take you and your career seriously.
We want to provide you with a working environment and culture that supports you in your career journey and growth.
Benefits Salary packaging + meal and entertainment cardMedibank Health insurance - corporate discountFitness PassportAccess to in-house and online training programsSupportive, positive team environmentAccess to family-friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs #J-18808-Ljbffr