Recreational Activities Officer

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have our people by our side. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include:

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Recreational Activities Officer to join our team at Rathgar Lodge in our North Coast Region. We have a casual opportunity available that includes being available for weekend work. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and wellbeing options for individuals, their families, and carers. As the Recreational Activities Officer, you will drive the energy, engagement, and participation of residents into a range of social, recreational, and cultural activities. You will also lead mental health and wellbeing programs which empower our residents' choices and independence.

In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:

• The ability to plan, organise, and lead activities for our residents that will meet social and recreational needs while also promoting independence and increasing quality of life.
• The ability to assess and document the effectiveness of the programs, by tracking residents' progress and changing the programs as needed.
• Minimum of a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle.
• Previous experience within an aged care setting.
• Highly developed organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to solve problems independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of Resident Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet/intranet skills, email communication, and confidence with smart phones and digital devices.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety.

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free).
• Access to a Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments.
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available.
• Workplace education and support provided.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need.

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza).
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check.
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Talent Team.