Lifestyle Officer

**Hall & Prior** is a private organisation operating in both Western Australia and New South Wales that specialises in residential aged care. We believe that our commitment and dedication to providing high quality care can make a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families. Our homes embody safety and comfort, offering choices in accommodation, lifestyle and health services that are important to our consumers.

Our organisation has a strong, caring and welcoming culture and is well known for the high quality of care we provide to our consumers. Our team has a wide range of backgrounds and experience, all brought together by the common themes of passion for our consumers health and happiness, professional conduct and kindness in the community of our home.

We are currently seeking an innovative and enthusiastic **Lifestyle Officer** in our **Menaville Nursing Home **in **Rockdale** **with highly developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence. The role of the Lifestyle Officer is responsible for providing leisure and recreational activities to enhance the psychological, spiritual, social and emotional wellbeing of residents.

**To be successful in this position you will possess the following**:

- Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle
- Experience planning & facilitating Lifestyle and Wellbeing programs
- Competent documentation skills and computer skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and be committed to continuous quality improvement
- Empathy with elderly residents and their families
- Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Act (1997)
- Previous experience in Aged Care & Dementia Care (Residential aged care and or experience working with clients with dementia preferred)
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
- Current Influenza Vaccination, or willingness to get vaccinated
- Full work rights in Australia
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

**Benefits**:

- 24/7 RN cover in the homes
- Specialised resource team to support the homes such as: Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, ACFI Coordinators, Quality Coordinators and Physiotherapists.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Free flu vaccination annually
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Our home is dynamic and caring and offers employment opportunities for professional development, training and career advancement to the right people.

If you would like to become a part of our team at **Menaville Nursing Home**, click on the "Apply" button and attach your Resume with Cover Letter.

**_ Compassionate people, dedicated to care._