Kingscliff, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

$31.33 - $31.99 p.h. + Salary Packaging PLUS more!

And what we care most about is helping people live healthier, happier, better-connected lives.

Join Feros Care - where your expertise transforms lives and shapes a brighter future for the community.
Since 1990, we've been making it happen, both for older Australians and people with disability.

We are looking for an experienced Activity Officer to join the team at our vibrant Wommin Bay village, NSW.

The Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum tax free) and Meal and Entertainment Packaging (up to the value of $2650 per annum tax free)
• Extensive training, development, and career opportunities (we will support you to complete additional relevant qualifications and certificates)
• Employee Benefit Discount Program "Reward Gateway" (saving you up to $4,000 per annum across hundreds of retailers)
• Medibank Private Health Insurance Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave benefits for eligible employees.
• Dedicated, supportive managers who truly care about your wellbeing.
• We support a healthy work/life balance for all our staff!

The Role:

• Assist to deliver individual and group programs for residents within the activities program, and based on their diverse needs and areas of interest to them.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and fulfilling living environment for residents through appropriate preparation, planning and management of activities.
• Ensure information is appropriately captured in the resident clinical management system.
• Provide personal care assistance to residents to assist with activities of daily living when required or under instruction from the RN or EN.
• In addition to assistance with group programs, the role includes responsibilities to foster a safe home-like environment and assist in maintaining the standard of the resident living environment, in partnership with residents and other members of the RACF team.

About You:

• Intermediate skills in the use of a range of technology based applications and platforms such as resident clinical management systems, videoconferencing technology, web based applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including when communicating with individuals with diverse needs.
• The ability to assist residents from a diverse range of backgrounds and interests.
• Previous experience in a Lifestyle Program in Aged or community care is preferred.
• Completion of Dementia skills training is preferred.

If you require any adjustments, or would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods or other possibilities throughout the recruitment process, please contact jasonengland @ feroscare.com.au or call 0407 386 849 .
When successful, you will be required to undertake a national police check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.
Feros Care acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work.

Feros Care is multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation that’s been offering quality care and support services for older Australians since 1990.

We strive to be a strong ambassador and partner in the lives of seniors. Our focus is on helping seniors to remain living independently, socially connected, healthy and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. Feros Care takes a fresh approach to age care, providing seniors with reliable, flexible, and innovative solutions designed to meet their individual needs. Our mission is to support seniors to live their best life and to believe our senior years are something to be Celebrated!

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Feros Care is multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation that’s been offering quality care and support services for older Australians since 1990.

We strive to be a strong ambassador and partner in the lives of seniors. Our focus is on helping seniors to remain living independently, socially connected, healthy and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. Feros Care takes a fresh approach to age care, providing seniors with reliable, flexible, and innovative solutions designed to meet their individual needs. Our mission is to support seniors to live their best life and to believe our senior years are something to be Celebrated!

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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