Lifestyle Officer - Peakhurst, Australia - IRT

IRT

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Peakhurst, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Lifestyle Officer

Lifestyle Officer/Recreational Activities Officer

Classification:
Part Time / Full Time

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Location: Sydney Region

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Applications Close: Sunday, 28th May 2023

As a lifestyle officer, you'll help residents to find meaning and purpose through activities designed to enhance their sense of connection, fun and relaxation. Your warmhearted care will provide experiences that enhance our residents' wellbeing and overall quality of life and truly make a positive impact on their lives. It really is an incredibly rewarding role and a lot of fun
We are looking to appoint interested and enthusiastic individuals to work in the

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Sydney region:

IRT Peakhurst:
Full time role

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IRT Berala (Auburn): Permanent Part Time role with minimum of
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24 hours per week

IRT Kirrawee:
Permanent Part Time role with minimum of
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16 hours per week

IRT Sans Souci Gardens:
Permanent Part Time role with
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32 hours per week available

Your work may include:

Helping facilitate a range of engaging onsite activities such as bingo, floor bowls, craft and special events
Helping to develop and plan a range of social, recreational and cultural activities
Assisting residents on bus trips and community outings
Supporting resident participation and offering warm companionship
Ensuring residents' needs, values and spiritual values and cultural preferences are taken into account

Benefits for you:

Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with notforprofit salary packaging
Professional and career development opportunities
Access to free accredited training courses via our very own registered training organisation, IRT Academy
Multiple career pathways
Flexible working conditions
Birthday leave relax and take a day off on us
Discounted gym memberships
Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness programs
Uniform provided

To be successful you will have:

A Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or willing to obtain)
Initiative and creative flair
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work as part of a team and prioritise work
The ability to put a smile on a residents face and brighten their day
A big heart you're empathetic and have a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life possible
Knowledge of the needs of persons living with dementia (desirable)

About IRT

At IRT, we have been caring for older Australians for over 50 years, providing aged care, home care and retirement living solutions to more than 9000 customers in NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians #NSWJOBSCONNECT