Occupation

411333 Lifestyle Officer

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

411333 Lifestyle Officer

Delivers recreation, lifestyle, and leisure-based activity group programs to support, challenge, and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of individuals primarily in health care or residential aged care facilities, and encourages program participation.

Alternative titles

  • Activities Officer
  • Recreational Activities Officer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assists the Lifestyle Coordinator to deliver leisure-based activity group programs to assist with social development, promote a sense of wellbeing, and enable interaction with others
  • Encourages participation and independence in suitable leisure and recreational events based on interest, abilities, skills, and autonomy
  • Monitors individuals' conditions during program participation and reports any issues to care staff
  • Documents and records individuals' behaviours, ensures their needs are being met, and advises the Lifestyle Coordinator when anomalies are detected
  • Maintains a knowledge of resources available within a facility and the community
  • Engages with community groups to build a network of support and provides information on available support resources within the local community