Recreation Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About the role

To design, implement and evaluate a variety of recreational, diversional and social activities to improve or maintain the physical and mental function of the residents/patients. Staff appointed will be allocated to a designated service but may be required to work across any facility during periods of staff absences and planned rotations. There will be consideration of weekend shifts to meet service needs.

About you

Complete/maintain social profile and lifestyle assessments for clients.
Implement and evaluate activities appropriate to the clients' needs.
Work closely with the MDT and Senior Recreational Officer in developing house-based programs and conduct both facility-based and facility-wide recreational programs and special events
Liaise with community groups and organise activities which will maintain client contact and involvement with the local community.
Provide assistance and on the job training for volunteers who assist with the activities programs.
Ensure all equipment is kept in good working order.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation and client records.
Participate in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
Participate in regular individual or peer group supervision activities.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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