Activities Officer

Salary Packaging and tax benefits of up to $15,900 + $2650 in entertainment
- Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2024
- Part time role, beautiful home, amazing team

**Bolton Clarke Group** one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Our residential aged care communities are supported by specialised teams who care deeply about our residents’ individual needs. Together with residents, healthcare partners and families, our teams deliver best practice care with the highest standards of safety, clinical practice and governance.

Located in Parkinson on Brisbane’s inner south-west, Bolton Clarke’s Carrington community provides spacious and modern living, where quality care always comes first.

**About the role**

Promote wellness, independence, social connections and recreation activities based on the needs and interests of our residents. Assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of meaningful activity programs that engage and connect our residents and aligns with their choices. Assist in the organisation of social and recreational activities.

We are looking for a part-time Activities Officers 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

**To be successful, you'll need**
- Cert IV in Leisure and Health or Cert III in Aged Care (essential)
- Previous experience in Aged Care
- Experience working with memory support (dementia) highly desirable
- Availability and reliability to commit to the required shifts
- Complete a Police Check
- NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc.)
- Energetic and effective communicator
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination
- Flu Vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)

**Our benefits**
- A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
- We provide a work culture that values you and invests in your career
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to $18,550 tax free
- Private health insurance discounts
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Training and support plus development opportunities
- Range of discounts (300+)