Care Service Employee - Lifestyle Officer / PART TIME POSTION AVAILABLE / COOINDA COURT, MACQUARIE PARK

MONDAY AND TUESDAY 10am - 5.30pm

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

About Cooinda Court

Located just a short stroll from local shops and transport, Cooinda Court features peaceful retreat areas, barbecue facilities, and a recently renovated dining room serving freshly cooked, homely meals. The library, piano and sewing rooms also provide cosy settings in which to sit and relax, by yourself, with friends, or with your family.

Featuring 68 Individual Rooms

Single rooms come partially furnished with a bed, wardrobe, drawers, chair and desk. You are welcome to bring some smaller furniture items from home as well as other decorations to transform the space and make it your own. You are never far from enjoying time with other residents and friends in our tastefully designed lounge and communal areas.

About the role
As the Lifestyle/Recreational Activities Officer, you will drive the engagement and participation of residents into a range of social, recreational and cultural activities, as well as mental health and wellbeing programs that empower our resident’s choices and independence.

In planning and organising all recreational activity programs, you will ensure individual residents’ needs, values, spiritual and cultural preferences are considered.

About you

The successful applicant will be a team player who enjoys interacting with older people and has the right heart and drive to serve.

A relevant qualification such as Cert IV in Leisure & Health is essential. 

Previous experience in an aged care setting along with understanding of work health and safety practices is highly desirable.

Our Culture
People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help.  With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.  Our 4000 staff are our most important resource and we take you and your career seriously.  We want to provide you with a working environment and culture that supports you in your career journey and growth.

Benefits

• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs
  
  

If you’re reliable, motivated and passionate about caring for older people, we would love to hear from you.

Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including police background check via our online police check system.