Lifestyle Officer| Red Hill | PPT

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 BaptistCare Carey Gardens

Located in the peaceful suburb of Red Hill, Carey Gardens is home to a friendly community who enjoy their independence. Featuring 65 individual rooms including a number of adjoining rooms, so residents can enjoy life side by side with their partner. Loved for its landscaped courtyards, tranquil fishpond, lounge, and communal areas.

About the role
As the Lifestyle/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 resident’s choices and independence.

In planning and organising all recreational activity programs, you will ensure individual residents’ needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences are taken into account.

This is a permanent part-time position. Shifts on offer are 4 days a week, 9am – 16:30 or 10:15 - 17:45.

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
• Senior First Aid Certificate is essential
• 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

Our 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- increasing your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card
• Discount on Medibank Private Health Cover
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP, Flourish programs & Fitness Passports
• 17.5% annual leave loading

If you’re reliable, motivated and passionate about caring for older people, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.