Recreational Activities Officer | PPT & CAS | Macquarie Park

Be a consistent partner in a resident’s life, and make every day special as you Plan and Organise fun activities to support to our Elderly customers every day.

About BaptistCare Cooinda Court

Just a short stroll from the nearby shopping centre and local train station, Cooinda Court is an aged care home stretched out amongst two tranquil landscaped gardens.

You can enjoy the barbeque facilities and peaceful retreat areas whenever you like. Inside, our recently renovated dining room offers a comfortable spot to enjoy a bite to eat. The library, piano and sewing rooms also provide beautiful settings in which to sit and relax, by yourself, with friends or with your family – it's your choice.

About the role

As the 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 taken into account.

2 positions available:
1 Permanent Part Time- 3 days a week (Thurs, Fri & Sat- 9-5.30pm)
1 Casual

Skills and experience

• You have completed Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle (or willing to complete) and experience working with people with Dementia
• You hold a current NSW/ACT Drivers Licence and will be able to take clients on outings
• Senior First Aid Certificate is essential
• You have previous experience in caring for the elderly within an Aged or Community Care setting
• You have highly developed organisation and time management skills
• You have an understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes

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

• JOIN Bonus of $1200*
• Plenty of shifts available + penalties
• iPhone or Android + Laptop
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Supportive, positive team environment
• Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and Flourish programs

Successful applications will be subject to a police background check via our online police check system.

*Terms and conditions apply