Occupation

411333 Lifestyle Officer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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 aged care homes, and encourages program participation.

Alternative titles

  • Activities Officer
  • Recreational Activities Officer

Skill level: 3

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