Main characteristics
- Company
- Barwon Health
- Employment type
- Part time
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
Alan David LodgePermanent Part Time
Join an award winning teamGreat opportunity to develop and utilise your planning and diversional skillsOngoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
About the facility
Barwon Health offers Residential Aged Care and Transition Care Services at Alan David Lodge in Grovedale. Winner of two Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Better Practice Awards, we offer focused resident care within our 108-bed facility located just minutes away from the vibrant and picturesque Victorian Coastline. Our staff are encouraged to pursue professional development and are supported by a team of dedicated educators to remain up to date in all aspects of care delivery.
About the role
Do you have a passion for Aged Care and the creativity to develop and present activities to meet the diverse needs of our residents? Do you have the initiative to identify areas of opportunity and implement individual programs?
As the Lifestyle/Activities Officer you will be within a dynamic and challenging unit where teamwork and initiative is paramount. You must have highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both verbal and written. This is an excellent opportunity if you wish to advance your skills while providing positive outcomes for our residents.
About the culture
You will work with an innovative team who maintain extensive knowledge, experience and competency in aged care. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. If you enjoy a challenge and are looking to work in a friendly, well supported team, we urge you to apply. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
Barwon Health staff benefitsFlexible working arrangementsProfessional developmentAccess to employee wellness facility/programSalary packagingSocial clubDoorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA
Sitting within one of Victorias six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victorias second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean land or cliffs.
Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
High standard of schooling options throughout the area
A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each persons uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at [Apply online] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
We at Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health Immunisation Policy.
Enquiries: Isobel House
Ph: (03) 4215 6505
Applications Close: 07/07/2022
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