Lifestyle Officer| Merrylands | Full time

The Benefits

• Tax benefits to maximise your take-home pay
• Paid training & development
• Reward & recognition program
• Renowned not-for-profit provider
• Friendly and inclusive team

About Us:

At Southern Cross Care we believe that our purpose is to empower older people to ‘live life to the full'. We offer a full continuum of personalised, expert services and adapt to meet the needs of each person and their family, providing aged care services through home care, retirement living and residential facilities. At SCC people are at the heart of everything we do. We have a passion to provide the best care to our clients and to ensure we care and support our employees in achieving this goal.

John Woodward Residential Aged Care is 123 bed facility located in Merrylands NSW. We are currently looking for 3x Lifestyle officer on a Permanent part time rotational roster for 40-44 hours a fortnight. This purpose if this role is to maintain and implement a comprehensive program of activities designed to enhance the quality of life of residents.

Shift Patterns:

1. Monday to Friday: 9.30am-3pm
2. Wednesday to Friday : 9am -4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm
3. Friday, Saturdays and Monday : 9am to 3pm, Sunday 10am-2pm

To join our dynamic and caring team, you must have:

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or studying towards (desirable)

Experience in programming a variety of activities of interest to residents with varying needs and support requirements (desirable)

Proven experience in facilitating group activities, special events and outings

Knowledge and skills to be able to assess and evaluate resident's leisure and lifestyle preferences, progress and ongoing support needs

Effective verbal and written communication skills

The role:

Assess and document resident’s leisure based needs, wants and preferences

Develop, maintain and implement a comprehensive program of activities designed to enhance the psychological, social, emotional, physical wellbeing and overall quality of life for our residents.

Monitor and evaluate planned programs and resident engagement

Maintain relevant documentation

How to Apply

This is a great opportunity, so please don't delay your application - apply today. If you'd like more information or to have a confidential chat about this opportunity, feel free to contact us via the details below:

Name: Sylvia Duong

Email: recruitment@sccliving.org.au