Activities Officer - Residential Care

Ozcare has a permanent part-time opportunity available for an Activities Officer supporting our clients at our beautiful Townsville Aged Care Facility, Villa Vincent.

Your Role

As an Activities Officer you'll be looking after the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

Assist in the implementation of programs that meet the spiritual, physical, social and psychological needs of all residents of Dementia unit.

Implementation of programs that meet group needs whilst satisfying the individual needs of each resident

Report any changes in resident behaviours to your immediate Supervisor

Document daily levels of participation in activities

Assist in the introduction of new residents to the Facility in a manner that will make them feel comfortable in their participation and ensure that their needs, such as medical and dietary, are met

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to support our aged care team to deliver exceptional services to our clients. You have:

Willingness to work with Dementia clients

A warm and caring nature

The willingness to go the extra mile

A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing

The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

5 weeks annual leave as standard

Annual leave loading

Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases

Private health insurance discounts

Uniform and laundry allowance

Role Requirements

Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Home & Community Care desirable

Must be available the following shifts: Week 1: Wednesday and Friday Week 2 – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday

Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

Current Police Screening Certificate

Be vaccinated against Influenza & have at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine

* Good computer and mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.