Leisure and Lifestyle Officer - Kogarah, Australia - St. Basil's Homes

Description

Leisure and Lifestyle Officer


Location
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Kogarah

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Leisure and Lifestyle Officer.
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Full-time position available at Kogarah:

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  Not-for-profit salary packaging (pay less tax):

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Make a difference in aged care:

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Ongoing professional development:

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Full Time:

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$25.06 per hour

About the Role

This role is central to our person-centred approach promise which ensures we aim to enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of our residents.

As a part of Leisure and Lifestyle team you will have the satisfaction to ensure whole-of-person care to connect with our residents, get to know them and their interests, and provide a relaxed and gratifying experience where people feel like they are part of a community.

What's in it for you?
This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive team. You will have your contribution valued and opportunities to grow your career with us.


About St Basil's
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Basil's Homes NSW & ACT is an activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and was established specifically to provide care and lifestyle options to ageing Australians.

We care for over a thousand seniors using quality accredited best-practices in health and safety, and a workforce of over 650 suitably qualified and compassionate people in an environment with culturally traditional values.

With our unique model of care, we take great pride in delivering quality lifestyle, accommodation, and clinical and nursing services to consumers living with us.

All six of St Basil's residential aged care homes situated across metropolitan Sydney comply fully with the requirements of the Federal Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or working towards.
• Demonstrated experience organising and facilitating centrebased activities, group outings and social support programs to support resident wellbeing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective conflict resolution, prioritisation and time management skills, and the ability to work productively within deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards and ACFI or the ability to learn.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to support the mission and values of St Basil's.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Understanding and empathy with religious based service delivery.
• Proficiency in spoken Greek and Greek cultural appreciation is an advantage.

Closing date: 05 June 2023, midnight).