• Location: Guyra NSW
• Full Time
• Salary Packaging Available 

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Leisure and Lifestyle CSE to join our Kolora Aged Care facility located in Guyra, NSW. As a Leisure and Lifestyle CSE, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of leisure and recreational activities for our residents, including games, crafts, exercise programs, and outings.

About You

McLean Care are looking for experienced individuals that are caring and empathetic & looking to contribute to their communities. You will possess a Cert IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or a similar certification. You will provide personalised care to all residents, including those with dementia and challenging behaviours, with a focus on meeting their individual needs and preferences.

Essential:

• Cert III Individual Support / Cert IV in Leisure & Lifestyle
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with elderly individuals, utilizing appropriate communication strategies to meet their unique needs and preferences.
• Understanding of WHS principles - including identification & mitigation of venue specific risks
• Current unencumbered Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and ability to use relevant software programs effectively.
• 2 Recent Managerial Referees
• Police Clearance – we run one for you for free!

Advantage:

• Previous experience working with the elderly
• Experience leading a small team
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute engaging activity programs
• Availability to work flexible hours
• Demonstrate creativity and proficiency in crafts and arts
• Current First Aid/ CPR certification or in process of obtaining

About Us

• McLean Care is a well-respected provider of the highest quality Community, Retirement and Aged Care Lifestyle services.
• McLean Care is a non-for-profit, ethical organisation that recognises the importance of providing person-centred care across all our divisions.

What's in it for you?

• Salary packaging (up to $18,900 net) to increase your take home pay.
• A caring and supportive residential team,
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Free Influenza Programs and other Health & Wellbeing Initiatives.

If you are passionate about assisting elderly clients in engaging in enjoyable activities and seeking to work for an ethical organisation, we encourage you to apply now.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australian and be willing to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Act 1997.