Recreational Activities Officer

🌟Join Our Team as a Recreational Activities Officer 🌟

Are you motivated, reliable, and compassionate? Do you want to work in an environment that values its people and provides opportunities for a rewarding career in aged care?

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and compassionate Recreational Activities Officer with great time management and organisational skills to join our team on weekends.

About the Role

Position Title: Recreational Activities Officer

Reporting To: Lifestyle Coordinator

Employment Type: Part -Time, 3 days a week, 15.5 hours per week, as follows:

• Saturday 10:00AM – 02:00PM
• Sunday 09:00AM – 01:00PM
• and Monday or Friday 09:00AM -05:00PM

We are seeking a Part-time Recreational Activities Officer (RAO) to join our dedicated Lifestyle Team. In this role you will help create meaningful experiences for our residents by planning and delivering engaging activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social connection.

About the Role

• Part-time permanent role (Saturday 10:00AM – 02:00PM and Sunday 09:00AM – 01:00PM + a weekday).
• Implement individualised lifestyle programs across a range of care needs
• Promote residents’ emotional wellbeing with empathy and compassion
• Engage with residents in a cheerful, respectful, and person-centred manner
• Ensure procedure-led care standards are upheld
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Saturday fun day with movies and Bingo
• Sunday managing the church service and quiz

About Us

Ashfield Baptist Homes is a 136-bed, not-for-profit aged care home with a rich local history spanning more than 70 years. Affiliated with Ashfield Baptist Church, we welcome residents and staff from all faiths and cultures. Guided by Christian values, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that makes a positive difference in people’s lives.

Our Values

Excellence | Respect | Compassion | Integrity | Stewardship

These five core values shape everything we do. Each year, we celebrate staff who demonstrate outstanding contributions through our Staff Awards program.

What We’re Looking For

• Certificate IV in Lifestyle & Leisure highly regarded or Certificate III in Aged Care or related qualification/experience.
• Experience in planning and delivering lifestyle programs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills and empathetic approach to residents and families
• Knowledge of Aged Care Standards and accreditation processes
• Current Driver’s License and First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Computer literacy and good documentation skills
• Understanding of Work Health & Safety practices
• Commitment to the Christian values of Ashfield Baptist Homes

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates and benefits including tax-free salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements (maternity/parental leave, leave loading, additional annual public holiday and birthday leave)
• Paid education and training
• Career development and upskilling opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• On-site café and flu vaccination clinics
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 confidential counselling support)

If you are passionate about improving the lives of others and thrive in a team or working alone that values respect and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and help us make a difference every day.

If you are committed to upholding the dignity, safety, and rights of residents and meet the selection criteria, we encourage you to apply here.

All applications must include an updated CV and a Cover Letter outlining your skills and experience for this opportunity.

Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted.