Lifestyle Officer

1 week ago

Peakhurst, New South Wales, Australia IRT Full time
Lifestyle Officer

Lifestyle Officer/Recreational Activities Officer

Classification:
Part Time / Full Time

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Location: Sydney Region

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Applications Close: Sunday, 28th May 2023
  • As a lifestyle officer, you'll help residents to find meaning and purpose through activities designed to enhance their sense of connection, fun and relaxation. Your warmhearted care will provide experiences that enhance our residents' wellbeing and overall quality of life and truly make a positive impact on their lives. It really is an incredibly rewarding role and a lot of fun
  • We are looking to appoint interested and enthusiastic individuals to work in the
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Sydney region:

IRT Peakhurst:
Full time role

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IRT Berala (Auburn): Permanent Part Time role with minimum of
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24 hours per week

IRT Kirrawee:
Permanent Part Time role with minimum of
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16 hours per week

IRT Sans Souci Gardens:
Permanent Part Time role with
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32 hours per week available

Your work may include:

  • Helping facilitate a range of engaging onsite activities such as bingo, floor bowls, craft and special events
  • Helping to develop and plan a range of social, recreational and cultural activities
  • Assisting residents on bus trips and community outings
  • Supporting resident participation and offering warm companionship
  • Ensuring residents' needs, values and spiritual values and cultural preferences are taken into account

Benefits for you:

  • Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with notforprofit salary packaging
  • Professional and career development opportunities
  • Access to free accredited training courses via our very own registered training organisation, IRT Academy
  • Multiple career pathways
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Birthday leave relax and take a day off on us
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness programs
  • Uniform provided

To be successful you will have:

  • A Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or willing to obtain)
  • Initiative and creative flair
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to work as part of a team and prioritise work
  • The ability to put a smile on a residents face and brighten their day
  • A big heart you're empathetic and have a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life possible
  • Knowledge of the needs of persons living with dementia (desirable)

About IRT

  • At IRT, we have been caring for older Australians for over 50 years, providing aged care, home care and retirement living solutions to more than 9000 customers in NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
  • We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians #NSWJOBSCONNECT

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