IRT
Lifestyle Officer
Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast, Nowra, New South Wales
Part time
Posted 12/04/2025
Closes 26/04/2025
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
As a Lifestyle Officer, you'll be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing programs and activities designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of elderly residents. This role involves creating engaging and meaningful activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents while ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
Your warm-hearted care will provide experiences that enhance our residents' wellbeing and overall quality of life and truly make a positive impact on their lives. It really is an incredibly rewarding role and a lot of fun!
We are looking to appoint a Part Time employee with an opportunity to work at our Greenwell Garden (Nowra) and Sarah Claydon (Milton) Aged Care Center - Mondays and Tuesdays
Your work may include:
Helping facilitate a range of engaging onsite activities such as bingo, floor bowls, craft and special event
- s Helping to develop and plan a range of social, recreational and cultural activitie
- s Assisting residents on bus trips and community outing
- s Supporting resident participation and offering warm companionshi
- p Ensuring residents' needs, values and spiritual values and cultural preferences are taken into accoun
- t
To Be Successful You Will Have
A Diploma or Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (or willing to obtain
- ) Initiative and creative flai
- r Excellent written and verbal communication skill
- s The ability to work as part of a team and prioritise wor
- k The ability to put a smile on a residents face and brighten their da
- y A big heart - you're empathetic and have a passion for supporting older Australians to live their best life possibl
- e Knowledge of the needs of persons living with dementia (desirable
- )
Benefits for You
Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packagin
- g Flexible working condition
- s Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us
- ! Professional and career development opportunitie
- s Multiple career pathway
- s Discounted gym membership
- s Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness progra
- m
If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! , fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.
8 job(s) found from IRT
R