Activities Officer - Arundel, Australia - Blue Care

Blue Care

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Arundel, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Reference Number

44279

Position Title

Activities Officer

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time

Entity

South Coast

Location

Arundel Woodlands Lodge Aged Care Facility

Enterprise agreement

Care & Support Services
Care Employee Level 3

Roles Available

Hours per fortnight

Position Summary

Blue Care Arundel is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Officer to support and engage our residents
Activities Officer| Blue Care | Arundel
Employment Term: Permanent Part Time (20 hours a fortnight)
Location: Arundel Aged Care Facility
Remuneration: $24.76 p/hr ($30.95 p/hr with Casual Loading % Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our bighearted BlueCare team, as an

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Activities Officer you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Let's make a meaningful difference, together.
What makes a difference for you?
With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953, BlueCare is one of Queensland's largest and most trusted notforprofit providers of community and inhome care, residential aged care, disability services and retirement living._
Flexible work arrangements to support worklife balance
9 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pretax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Your part in our BlueCare team

As an

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Activities Officer you'll
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develop,
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coordinate and
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lead

activities for our residents aimed at fulfilling their social and recreational needs, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.
A key responsibility of this role will be to observe and record the effectiveness of the programs, by monitoring residents' ongoing progress and adjusting the programs to any developing needs. You might also find yourself transporting residents (as requested and approved in Blue Care vehicles) on outings and attending to resident/client personal care needs as required.- We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the
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most trusted community and
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residential care providers in Australia.

What makes a difference for us?:

Certificate III Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability Support or an equivalent qualification
NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
Basic experience with technology incl. smartphones, tablets, laptops etc
Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
Evidence of COVID Vaccinations

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too:

Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of

- _BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital,_ you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Start making a difference today_ Diversity & Inclusion_**
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Our approach is simple _

- everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position._

_ Safe workplace _

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the