Recreational Activity Officer
An exciting, part-time position in a Dementia unit (but not limited to dementia specific unit) for a RAO has become availible
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Presbyterian Aged Care
Location: Sydney
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-7662-7074
Fax: +61-3-9082-7557
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Detail information about job Recreational Activity Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
PRESBYTERIAN AGED CARE
Recreational Activity Officer
Part- time position
About us
Presbyterian Aged Care (PAC) is one of the leading organisations in the industry, having been operating for over 75 years and also being one of the only aged care organisations providing all three services of aged care: home care, retirement villages, and residential aged care homes. We have 29 sites across NSW & ACT, with a head office next to Central Station in Sydney. PAC is also rapidly expanding – we have opened two new multi-building complexes within one year and we are still growing. We are Australian owned and operated, have a down-to-earth management team, welcome all nationalities, religions & cultures, and love to make life truly enjoyable for the community of amazing older people.
What is on offer
- Above industry standard award rates
- Flexible roster across day & evening shifts, and we work closely with staff provide a roster that suits lifestyle choices and family
- $15,900 of your annual salary/wage is tax-free
- Work in a friendly team environment
- Long term employment
- Participate in ongoing career development
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice
- Free online training library to advance your career, and also topics outside of work to help in other areas of life
- Meaningful role in which you can make a difference to the lives of our incredible elders
About the role
An exciting, part-time position (30- 32 hours per week in Dementia unit (but not limited to dementia specific unit) for a Recreational Activity Officer (RAO) has become available at PAC’s Ashfield facility:
- Great location, within walking distance to Ashfield Station.
- Work with the supportive management team at a site with high employee satisfaction and low employee turnover rates.
- The opportunity to increase your rostered hours by also working as a CSE if you hold the relevant qualifications
- Reporting to the on-site RAO Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the resident’s leisure needs are met. You will be required to carry out assessments and assist the RAO Coordinator in developing and carrying out a lifestyle program.
- Preferable hours from 1100- 1800
To be successful in your application, we require that you have relevant qualifications in Cert III or IV in leisure / Diversional Therapy. Other requirements include:
- Previous experience working as an RAO in an aged care environment.
- Experience in, or assisting with the development, facilitation, and evaluation of activity programs in an aged care environment.
- Good computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Enthusiastic, creative, with a ‘think outside the box’ attitude.
- Knowledge of LeeCare would be highly regarded, although not essential.
- Driving licence (preferable)
- Willingness to undergo an Australian Federal Police check
- Passion for helping older generations, and genuine empathy for those who are needing assistance
If you feel you would be suitable for this position, please apply to [email protected]
Applications close 19th July 2018.