Queanbeyan, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW
Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
Recreational Activities Officer | Fixed term Part Time | Queanbeyan
Be 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 wellbeing 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.
This position is a fixed term part time working 60 hours per fortnight.
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 outings Willingness to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check or provide current NDIS Worker screening clearance You have previous experience in caring for the elderly within an Aged or Community Care setting You have highly developed organisation and time management skills You have an understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes 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 makes 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.
Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card Fitness Passport Access to in-house and online training programs Supportive, positive team environment Access to family-friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs We are proud of our facilities, our grounds and our activities - but most of all, we are proud of our community. This is what makes BaptistCare special. We are a community of people who respect one another's individuality and value the support and friendship that comes from an improved quality of life.
We are passionate about life-transforming care. This is because we practise it every day, in countless ways. At BaptistCare, we encourage independence whilst strongly valuing the connections we share within our community. This is the BaptistCare difference. Together, we provide care you can trust.
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