Leisure & Activities Officer
Job no: 529083
Work type: Permanent
Location: Glen Waverley
Categories: Health Information Services
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Excellent Career Development Opportunity
- Permanent Part time position (32 hours/fortnight), located in Glen Waverley.
About the role
As a Leisure and Activities Officer you will ensure the design, development and implementation of special programs to meet the needs of our residents.
This is a diverse and exciting role that will allow you to use your amazing communication skills to;
• Develop and conduct programs tailored to individualized needs
• Participate in the organization of functions
• Assess, develop, and review care plans for resident’s activities and
• Encourage residents towards a higher quality of life through participation of meaningful activities.
- Team player, good initiative and always happy to help, someone with positive attitude.
Your main duties
- The Leisure and Lifestyle Officer’s role is to ensure the design, development and implementation of special
programs to meet the needs of people with cognitive impairment. The Leisure and Lifestyle Officer will conduct
programs in a manner that recognizes the autonomy and independence of each Resident.
What you bring:
• Certificate Level IV in Leisure & Health or other relevant qualification
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of activities and programs for frail people with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others.
For further information please contact Sandy Hojilla, Home Manager on maronielasandy.hojilla@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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