Lifestyle / Recreational Activities Officer

Inglewood & Districts Health Service (IDHS) is situated in the Shire of Loddon and provides services to more than 5,500 residents in the communities of Bridgewater, Inglewood, Korong Vale, Newbridge, Serpentine, Tarnagulla, Wedderburn and surrounding townships.
All IDHS facilities are conveniently located on one site – encompassing urgent care, acute, community and residential aged care.
IDHS also offers a diverse range of services including diabetes education, community and district nursing, counselling, cardiac rehabilitation, planned activity groups, volunteer and strength training programs.

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience or a strongly demonstrated interest in Lifestyle and Leisure Programs, or a willingness to complete.
• A commitment to the philosophy of aged care where residents' independence, choices and privacy, dignity and confidentiality are respected and their independence is encouraged.
• The ability to interact with older people in a positive, friendly professional manner
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to plan, record and evaluate an activities program.
• Previous experience working with residents in a residential aged care facility.
• Demonstrated interest in diversional activities and a commitment to providing a residential activities program.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Satisfactory Police Check
• A current Victorian Driver's License

• Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Professional development opportunities
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program

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  All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with IDHS Vaccination Policy.

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