Lifestyle Officer

**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 Maranoa Centre**

Located in the picturesque township of Alstonville, Maranoa Centre sits on truly magnificent grounds. Our lush rainforest patch has over 30 species of established rainforest trees, including a Moreton Bay Fig tree where many people love to rest and read.

Maranoa Centre provides 90 beds for residents across all levels of care, including dementia care and respite care services.

**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 considered.

**About you**
The successful applicant will be a team player who enjoys interacting with older people and has the right heart and drive to serve.

A relevant qualification such as Cert IV in Leisure & Health is essential.

Previous experience in an aged care setting along with understanding of work health and safety practices will be an advantage.

**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**:

- Access to in-house and online training programs
- Supportive, positive team environment
- Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP, Flourish programs & Fitness Passport
- Discount on MBF Private Health Cover

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