Lifestyle Officer

**Why join us?**

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

**The Role**:
We are looking for an experienced Lifestyle Officer to join the team at our Merrylands residential aged care facility. This position based in our Memory Support Unit and you will be working Part Time - 0900 to1700 - Thursday to Sunday

**Your key responsibilities will be to**:

- Undertake resident assessments and complete associated documentation
- Design and facilitate the implementation of individualised leisure and lifestyle programs according to clients’ social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, physical and cognitive needs and abilities. This includes the provision of one-to-one activities, group activities and special events.
- Assist residents to achieve maximum independence, maintain friendships and participate in the community through planned group and individual leisure-based activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the program on a regular basis to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the residents, including suggestions on any improvements
- Facilitate the outing/bus trip program and complete associated documentation.
- Actively seek feedback and suggestions from residents and use this to guide quality improvement.
- Support the Leisure and Lifestyle Department to meet accreditation requirements.
- Work as part of a team to deliver high quality engagement and purposeful living programs and opportunities.
- Experience working in Memory Support Unit Essential
- Certificate IV Leisure and Health (previously Leisure and Lifestyle) Desirable
- Diversional Therapy qualifications and or Aged Care qualifications
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent OR experience in working within Leisure and Lifestyle service provision.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of Practice.
- Ability to undertake leisure-based Assessment and Care Planning for individual residents, using a computerised system.
- Be able to facilitate and evaluate a leisure program based on resident’s needs, wants and desires.
- Ability to establish a good working relationship with staff and residents.
- Maintain documentation as required.
- Knowledge of Aged Care Standards.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Ability to work independently with good time management skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to own professional development.

**Southern Cross Benefits**
- Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
- Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
- Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
- Discounted private health insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Annual leave loading
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
- Genuine Career Progression Pathways - Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
- Referral Bonus Program

**About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)**
- We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT._
- We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel_
- Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard._
- Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team._
- SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and divers