Lions Haven is a leading not-for-profit 121 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in Hope Island. Our modern facility, which includes a 20 bed secure wing, offers a safe and comfortable environment to ensure quality of life to our residents, staff and visitors. Residents have the freedom to enjoy life in a homelike atmosphere where families and friends are most welcome.
Are you ready to become an integral part of fulfilling our residents' lives? Because our team is bringing the life back into lifestyle!
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and enthusiastic Leisure & Lifestyle Officer. If you have a caring and friendly nature, excellent communication skills and love to challenge yourself, we'd love to hear from you!
Lions Haven Benefits:
Above award wages and benefits
Salary Packaging Opportunities.
Great Education and Development Opportunities.
Flexibility
Employee Wellness Benefits - including EAP Program
Reward & Recognition Benefits
Qualifications/Experience
Essential Criteria
Health or Aged Care Experience
Certificate III or IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure)
Current Police Certificate/Check
Current Covid-19 Vaccination including booster & Influenza Vaccine
Impeccable time management
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills through the use of information technology, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow directives and adhere to procedures and protocols in place both at Lions Haven.
Display a positive attitude through your attendance, presentation, punctuality and reliability
Promote the Lions Haven philosophy of providing Resident focused care which maintains their dignity, independence, individuality and freedom of choice
Respect each Residents individual needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences.
Responsibilities
Drive & run activities internal and external to the facility.
Individually assess the social needs of each care recipient & structure programs that are appropriate to these needs.
Encourage the participation of all care recipients in the activity program
Spend time & devote effort to the socialization of individual care recipients
Make Changes to Resident Care Plans when necessary
Liaise with volunteer organisations to match appropriate volunteers/visitors to the care recipients.
Record in the care recipient’s progress notes details of any care recipient participation in activity programs.