Permanent Part-time (30 hours per week) position working Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm at our Georges Hall Location.

About the business

A leading not for profit provider of Residential and Home Care Services, Bankstown City Aged Care are committed to providing consumers and employee with a supportive, friendly and healthy environment. We don't just provide care for the sake of it, we are passionate about what we do - every single day.

About the role

As the Recreational Activity Officer (RAO) you are responsible for motivating clients towards emotional and physical rehabilitation through recreational and socialization activities that promote psychological, social and physical wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with the Day Centre Team in maintaining skill level, independence and mobility of individual clients.

Furthermore, you are also responsible for role modelling BCAC’s values and the behaviours that create a high performing, highly engaged team. This includes creating a positive and professional work environment for clients, families, employees, doctors and allied health professionals.

Skills you’ll need to succeed

Certificate III in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent

A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role is needed to perform this role successfully

Have a current NSW Drivers Licenses

Hold a First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one

Experience in designing, coordinating and delivering socialisation and recreational activities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-disciplined and manages competing priorities

Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy

Self-motivated person with high levels of initiative and ability to work autonomously.

Maintains a high level of productivity and approaches tasks in an efficient and effective manner

Demonstrates openness and the ability to learn new skills, accept feedback and improve self

What you will get in return

Offer competitive rates of pay

Non-for-profit salary packaging – Up to $15900.00

Employee Referral Program

Ongoing training and development

Employee events

Enjoy an additional Christmas Public Holiday every year

A vibrant workplace culture with a strong sense of community and inclusion

At Bankstown City Aged Care, we value our people and know our employees are vital to the success of our business. We believe the only way to deliver quality consumer outcomes is to have a focused, supported, and vibrant workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

BCAC is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. We welcome people with different skills, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

Recruitment Process

If you require any support during your application process with BCAC, please reach out confidentiality to the PCL team at any stage during the process.

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to ID checks, Vaccination History Checks, Criminal Record Checks, Reference Checks, Qualification Checks, Work Rights Verification, and Pre-employment medical.

What to know more?

If you share BCAC’s vision and values and are looking for an opportunity to maximise your potential in a dynamic residential aged care facility, apply now!