Lifestyle Assistant | Recreational Activities | Aged Care | Dulwich Hill

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Lifestyle Assistant | Recreational Activities | Aged Care | Dulwich Hill. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Casual role available - must be willing and able to work a variety of days. Lifestyle Assistant working hours are 09.00am to 5.00pm.
• Join a passionate and supportive team - Utilise your caring and warm approach
• Award winning not for profit aged care provider

About Us

Aged Care Plus is a leading faith based organisation, providing aged care services across NSW, ACT and QLD.  We take a person centred approach to care and are committed to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each of our care recipients. At Aged Care Plus we have a heart for people – a deep and powerful need to care for others

 

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lifestyle Assistant to work at Maybanke Aged Care Plus Centre, a beautiful heritage listed building in Sydney's inner western suburb of Dulwich Hill. This is a casual role. The shift time is 09.00am to 5.00pm.

In the role of Lifestyle Assistant you will be responsible for supporting and coordinating recreation programs for residents working towards emotional and physical maintenance through recreational and craft activities that promote psychological, social, spritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. The Lifestyle Assistant will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in providing residents with quality care, actively trying to maintain the skill level, independence and mobility of individual residents. 

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of a diverse range of recreational activities for residents that meet their individual needs, including group, small group and individual activities.
• Facilitate resident involvement and engagement in the planning of programs
• Assist in designing activities with consideration of the residents culture, history, likes and preferences
• Motivate and encourage resident involvement in the advertised program
• Continuously assess the recreational needs of residents.
• Assist residents with their recreational needs in a way that respects their dignity and privacy.
• Actively monitor and record changes in residents care plans.
• Maintain regular contact with care team and communicate with other staff

 

About You 

 
To be considered for this important role, you must have:

• An understanding, empathy, appreciation and ability to promote the values and Christian ethos of The Salvation Army
• Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure
• Experience in the Aged Care sector as a Lifestyle (Recreation Activities) Assistant/ or as a Care Service Employee
• Current First Aid certificate
• Demonstrable knowledge of aged care needs and recreational aids for elderly people.
• Proven ability to monitor and review recreational needs of the elderly.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills include MS office package 

How to Apply

If you wish to bring your talents to a supportive but highly professional Centre community, please explore this opportunity by applying online following the steps below:

External Applicants

1. Click the 'Apply Now' button
2. Click the 'Register & Apply' button to complete the online form and application

Current Salvation Army Employees

1. Click the Apply Now button
2. Click 'Login & Apply' button 
3. If you do not have a password, click the 'Forgotton password or username' link.
4. Enter your payslip email address and follow the prompts
(If you experience difficulties, please contact your local HR team.) 

Applications must include a current resume and cover letter addressing your suitability against the above criteria. To ensure your resume is noticed, please complete the online application form as well as the screening questions.

Applications close: 27/7/2018

 

For further information please contact Irwan Anang on (02) 9569 5382

 

Offers of employment will be subject to a national criminal history record check. Please note to apply for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.