Leisure & Lifestyle Employee
- Develop and implement diversional therapy programs for elderly residents.
- Promote the social, physical, mental, spiritual and psychological wellbeing of residents.
- Work collaboratively with the Lifestyle and Leisure Coordinator and Care Services Managers.
Requirements
Are you a Leisure & Lifestyle Officer who is passionate about creative & innovative activities for elderly residents? Join Carrington's Leisure & Lifestyle Team.
- Develop & implement diversional therapy programs for our residents in Residential Aged Care Facilities
- Full time role promoting the social, physical, mental, spiritual and psychological wellbeing of residents
- Join a growing organisation & collaborative team committed to best practice
About Us
Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.
The Opportunity
As a Leisure & Lifestyle employee with Carrington you will work closely with the Lifestyle and Leisure Coordinator and the Care Services Managers to provide an effective, person-centred leisure and lifestyle program. You will tailor programs to the needs of the individuals to support their well-being and maintain quality of life, including minimising Sundowning behaviours and resident falls risk. We currently have a full time opportunity available.
Responsibilities:
- Provides activities for consumers’ emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being
- Identifies individual consumers with particular needs and develops tailored programs to include these consumers
- Organises group activities to encourage socialisation, stimulation and a feeling of belonging
- Taking the lead in organising & coordinating particular activities and events
- Communicates with consumers, families, care staff to encourage participation and involvement of consumers
- Recognises and accommodates the consumer’s cultural and spiritual preferences in activities
- Assist with the design, delivery and monitoring of group and individual recreational activities
- Evaluates the activities program for suitability and consumer satisfaction
- Assist with maintaining documentation of activities and therapies
About you
Essential Criteria
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or relevant tertiary degree (e.g. Diversional Therapy)
- Previous experience in development and implementation of Diversional Therapy programs
- Previous experience in providing person-centered leisure and lifestyle activities to aged care consumers or people living with disability
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently
- Well-developed communication skills
- Current first aid certificate
- Right to work in Australia
- Completion of a pre-employment assessment and a NDIS check clearance during recruitment process
Desirable:
- Experience working with people with dementia, particularly implementing and facilitating Sundowning programs
- An understanding of the AN-ACC documentation and accreditation standards and dementia
Enjoy our Benefits
- Competitive pay, including annual review and increases
- Not for profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 living expenses + $2,650 meals/entertainment options) to optimise your income & pay less tax
- Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
- 15% employee discount at our onsite Rocksalt restaurant
- 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
- Paid parental leave including superannuation
- Wellbeing program providing a comprehensive wellbeing, safety and mental health support for you and your family 24/7
- Staff immunisation program
- Free onsite parking across our picturesque estate
To Apply
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria. Recruitment is commencing now, and an immediate start is available for the right candidates.
If you are ready for a rewarding career with a highly reputable, progressive Aged Care Provider and to start making a difference in older people’s lives, apply now.
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