Oberon Village, a leading aged care facility nestled on the other side of the Blue Mountains, is seeking a Full Time Recreational Activity Officer (RAO) to join our team. This is your chance to trade the hustle and bustle for a tranquil environment where you can focus on enriching the lives of our residents.
- A Culture of Care: Work in an environment that values the Operational team as the backbone of older person wellbeing.
- Real Impact: See the direct results of your work as you enhance the physical and emotional health of our older persons every single day.
- Empowerment & Autonomy: You aren't just following a calendar; you are the architect of joy, designing bespoke programs with complex needs.
The Heart of the Role
As our Recreational Activity Officer, you will be the driving force behind our lifestyle department. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of innovative health and leisure programs that cater to the diverse needs of our residents. Your work directly impacts the quality of life for our older people, fostering a sense of belonging and joy every single day.
Key Responsibilities
- Complex Care Planning: Develop and implement person-centered lifestyle plans with complex needs, including those living with dementia or specialised cognitive requirements.
- Program Innovation: Design, facilitate, and evaluate a diverse calendar of group and individual activities that promote physical movement, mental stimulation, and social connection.
- Health Monitoring: Conduct regular checks on physical health status and emotional wellbeing, ensuring all activities are safe, appropriate, and beneficial.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential records of participation and progress in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and facility protocols.
- Community Building: Lead group excursions and in-house events, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages autonomy and choice.
To be successful, you will need:
- Previous experience as a Lifestyle or Recreational Activity Officer within the Aged Care sector is preferred.
- A minimum of a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or equivalent). THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE AGED CARE STANDARDS
- Hold a Current First Aid Certificate.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role particularly working with people living with dementia.
- Proven track record to deliver both high-energy group activities and intimate, meaningful one-on-one sessions.
- Has full working rights in Australia and a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to document assessments, care plans and progress notes.
- A deep, infectious passion for enhancing the lives of older adults and a commitment to their dignity and rights.
Benefits:
- We offer competitive rates
- Access to our state of the art EAP and medical support provider
- Discounted private health insurance and banking products
- Discounts for employees through our benefits provider
- Supportive team culture - just to name a few of our wonderful perks!
About Columbia Aged Care
Columbia values best practice and high service standards to deliver resident centered care through Care in everything we do, Comfort in the environment we create that ensures quality of life, Consideration in the open supportive way we act to both Residents and colleagues.
People are our biggest asset; they represent our past, our present and our future and Columbia is committed to providing continued professional training and development to support a growth mindset.
We provide a values-driven and inclusive environment for all our employees with a supportive and engaging leadership team.
Columbia is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
