Here at Harbourside Port Stephens, we have been supporting our local community for the last 40 years. We pride ourselves on being a not-for-profit organisation that pays individual attention to the needs and quality of life of our residents and when you join us, you will enjoy working alongside a team that is committed to continually ensuring that all our residents receive the highest quality of care.
About the company
Harbourside Port Stephens set alongside the crystal blue waters of Port Stephens. With over 40 years of experience in the industry Harbourside Port Stephens prides itself on being a not-for-profit organisation who pays particular attention to the needs and quality of life of our residents. We are committed to ensuring that all residents receive the best services and that we continually improve our quality of care.
Workplace Location
Our facility is located in Shoal Bay Port Stephens, one of NSW favourite holiday destinations. Harbourside Port Stephens is perfectly positioned to enjoy the Peninsula and the surrounding areas.
Job Description
Purpose of Role
The Activities Officer is responsible for motivating consumers towards emotional and physical rehabilitation through recreational and craft activities that promote psychological, social and physical wellbeing. The position holder will work collaboratively with the Personal Care Team in providing consumers with quality care, while actively trying to maintain the skill level, independence and mobility of individual consumers.
Key Responsibilities
Providing a person-centred approach recognising leisure and recreational experiences are the right of all Individuals.
Designing and facilitating person centred leisure and recreation programs in consultation with the Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator, that are tailored to the needs of consumers with a view to improving quality of life.
Ensuring activities are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and physical wellbeing of individuals
Providing opportunities where individuals may choose to participate in leisure and recreation activities which promote self-esteem and personal fulfilment.
Facilitating individual client choice, decision making and participation when developing and managing recreational programs.
Performing all implemented activities as per monthly programs and modifying activities as required to enable participation of consumers
Ensuring standards of care, including suitable programs and continuous improvement
Ensuring a professional approach to all work and personal presentation.
Providing day to day support and assistance to the activities team
Having a proactive approach to all work to perform routine tasks without daily direction.
Meeting with the supervisor on a regular basis to clarify direction of workflow.
Liaise with family members and assess the needs, preferences and capabilities of each consumer to compile appropriate individual activity assessments and care plans.
Desired Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience developing, facilitating and evaluating meaningful activities for consumers.
Strong understanding for the provision of diversional therapy in an aged care environment.
Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of people in a respectful, professional and tactful manner.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and service excellence.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation and guidelines relevant to the industry and the role.
Knowledge and experience working of Aged Care Services
Ability to complete documentation with excellent writing skills
Ability to work in a team orientated environment
Initiative and ability to work without supervision
Empathy with the needs of the elderly.
Capacity to liaise at all levels and provide general advice to other staff, consumers, and visitors
Compliance :
Cert III in Aged Care or Cert IV in Community Services (Leisure & Health)
Current First Aid Certificate
A Current Police Check
All offers are subject to satisfactory references; police checks and Functional Assessment.
