Activities Officer

Permanent Part Time Opportunities with Bolton Clarke Group
- Bolton Clarke winner of Employer of Choice Award 2023 & 2024
- Genuine Career Progression Opportunities for those who are interested

**About Us**

Bolton Clarke is Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

**The Location.**

**Moreton Shores is a 120 Bed Residential Aged Care Home located in Thornlands, Brisbane**

**About the role**

We are looking for part-time Activities Officer's to empower and engage with our Residents to maximise their participation in Leisure and Lifestyle programs

Our focus for residents is what best suits their individual needs and wants, our activities officers facilitate this through:

- Participation in the development, implementation and assessment of therapeutic plans
- Supporting residents to engage in their leisure and lifestyle choices and activities
- Supporting staff and volunteers in provision of leisure and lifestyle programs

**Requirements for this role**
- Experience in an Aged Care or supporting Residents with lifestyle and leisure programs
- Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle, or equivalent experienced deemed appropriate.
- Ability to provide high quality Leisure and Lifestyle programs towards improved customer wellbeing.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently as well as participate in a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory requirements, professional standards and guidelines relevant to the aged and community care environment.

**Our benefits**
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay
- Innovative activities program
- Discounted gym memberships
- Great facility with Resident-focused teams
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
- Paid career and development opportunities

**What do we need from you?**
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification
- Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)
- Agreement for Police Check
- Up-to-date flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience in a Care role is highly regarded
- NDIS Clearance (Where required)