Lifestyle Officer

**About IRT**
- Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.

**About the Role**
- As a Lifestyle Officer, you'll be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing programs and activities designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of elderly residents. This role involves creating engaging and meaningful activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents while ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.

Your warm-hearted 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 seeking a part-time employee to work 24 hours per week, consisting of 4 shifts of 6 hours each, Monday to Sunday. _**There is work available across all six of our aged care centres in the Illawarra region:

IRT Woonon
- a IRT Tarrawann
- a IRT Marco Polo Woonon
- a IRT Five Islands Court - Port Kembl
- a IRT William Beach Gardens - Kanahook
- a IRT Marco Polo Unanderr
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**Your work may include**:
Helping facilitate a range of engaging onsite activities such as bingo, floor bowls, craft and special event
- s Helping to develop and plan a range of social, recreational and cultural activitie
- s Assisting residents on bus trips and community outing
- s Supporting resident participation and offering warm companionshi
- p Ensuring residents' needs, values and spiritual values and cultural preferences are taken into accoun
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**To Be Successful You Will Have**

A Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or willing to obtain
- ) Initiative and creative flai
- r Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- s The ability to work as part of a team and prioritise wor
- k The ability to put a smile on a residents face and brighten their da
- y A big heart - you're empathetic and have a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life possibl
- e Knowledge of the needs of persons living with dementia (desirable
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**Benefits for You**

Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packagin
- g Flexible working condition
- s Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
- Professional and career development opportunitie
- s Multiple career pathway
- s Discounted gym membership
- s Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness progra
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