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Activities Officer

Carinity
  • Permanent Full time role available
  • Are you passionate about providing care for the elderly?
  • Join a progressive & supportive Not-for-Profit organisation!

Who is Carinity?

Carinity is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation, which has been making a real difference in people’s lives since 1949 through comprehensive and integrated community services including residential aged care, retirement living, home care, schools, disability support, counselling, youth accommodation and chaplaincy in hospitals and prisons.

For more information about Carinity, please go to our website at carinity.org.au.

Carinity Wishart Gardens is located with easy transport connections to the local community, including Westfield at Upper Mt Gravatt. This Facility has been caring for local seniors in the Upper Mt Gravatt area for more than 25 years. This renovated aged care community is a warm and welcoming place, with beautiful gardens and caring staff who’ll make sure residents feel safe, respected, and valued.

See more here - carinity.org.au/residential/wishart-gardens.

About the role

As the Activities Officer you will be part of the team in non-clinical care on a part time basis. You will have the opportunity to help implement a new model of care focused on supporting each resident in their life journey. This role works closely with and reports to the Residential Manager.

What do I need for the role of Activities Officer?

  • Certificate 3 in Leisure and Lifestyle or Aged Care
  • Demonstrated experience creating lifestyle programs around individuals’ current lifestyle and their life history
  • Genuine compassion for and interest in providing a quality service for older people
  • Experienced in Residential Aged Care/ Dementia
  • Strong understanding of Person-Centered Care

The bonuses of joining the Carinity team

  • Feel like part of the family working with a supportive locally based coordination and care team.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for our staff and their immediate family.
  • Access to extensive not-for-profit salary packaging options (pay less tax).
  • Join one of Queensland’s largest, and most experienced, aged care providers.
  • Be part of a value driven organisation, with a culture of caring for others.
  • Ongoing training and development to reach your full potential.

How do I apply?

Carinity is after motivated and enthusiastic candidates who are committed to working with Carinity to make a real difference! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

To apply or view more information, including the position description, visit our careers page, via the Apply Now link.

A position description is attached.

Applications should include a brief cover letter and Resume that addresses the Essential Competencies and Experiences.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

For further information only please contact Carinity Wishart Gardens on 3347 8800 during business hours.

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