Leisure & Lifestyle Officer - Flynn Lodge

at  Australian Regional and Remote Community Services

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD:

• Annual pay increases in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
• 6 weeks annual leave.
• Salary Packaging through CBB. Plus access to CBB consultants who can support in access to all Salary Packaging claims.
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this role, you must submit a resume identifying the following skills and experience:

• Prior experience in a similar role working with the elderly or vulnerable or Personal Care Worker / Support Worker experience.
• Certificate IV in Lifestyle or Activities or similar discipline (Desirable).
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Presents as a caring and supportive person who enjoys working within the Aged Care industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a new opportunity for 2 x experienced Leisure and Lifestyle (Activities) Officer to join our Flynn Lodge Aged Care facility facility located in Alice Springs, NT. This busy and rewarding role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.
The role if Leisure and Lifestyle officer will see you coordinating and delivering activities within our facility to motivate and stimulate the minds and bodies of our residents. Under the direction of the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator, you will ensure that activities executed are reflective of both our residents wishes and cultural preferences. They will be customised to the residents’ abilities and ensure that it provides a fun and stimulating experience.
This opportunity will suit a committed person who enjoys interacting with our residents. As the ideal candidate, you will have previous experience in a similar role where you have coordinated and interacted with the elderly or vulnerable. You will be a person who is patient and caring and understands the importance of these activities to the livelihood of people in our care.

PLEASE NOTE., THE BELOW MANDATORY COMPLIANCE IS REQUIRED IF SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE.

• A National Police Check lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement.
• Current year influenza vaccination.
• NDIS Workers Screening check received or lodged.
• First Aid Certificate (Or proof of enrolment)
  Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.
  If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.
  Join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

To be considered for this role, you must submit a resume identifying the following skills and experience:

• Prior experience in a similar role working with the elderly or vulnerable or Personal Care Worker / Support Worker experience.
• Certificate IV in Lifestyle or Activities or similar discipline (Desirable).
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Presents as a caring and supportive person who enjoys working within the Aged Care industry