Lifestyle Officer

Brief Description
Why SCC?
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 a Lifestyle Officer to join the team at our Southern Cross Care St. Catherine's Residential Aged Care facility based in Grafton NSW. This is role is a Full Time Permanent Role.

This position will support the delivery of meaningful life programs to our residents to exercise their independence and choices to help maximize their quality of care.

• 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.

What's in it for you?

• You will be joining a highly functional & experienced team
• Competitive salary package
• NFP salary packaging benefits of up to $18k
• Annual leave loading
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Heart HQ - the Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform that is packed with exclusive benefits and features designed to help you Celebrate, Connect and Succeed.

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure & Lifestyle qualifications (or working towards this)
• Passion for delivering high quality care that makes a difference for our residents
• Experience in leisure and lifestyle service provision
• Relevant experience in aged care (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake leisure-based assessments and care planning with individual residents
• Ability to work independently with good time management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Charters and Codes of Practice
• Able to provide evidence of Covid -19 and Influenza vaccinations.

Summary
About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do
We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to 'live life to the full'.
We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.
Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.
SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.