Activities Assistant

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Are you an Activities Assistant with a Certificate III in Aged Care or Leisure and Lifestyle? Come and work with the dynamic team at UA Hawthorn.

Summary about this job

Aged & Disability Support

Company: Uniting AgeWell

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Part Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-9560-7004

Fax: +61-2-7886-3268

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About the business

At Uniting AgeWell (UA), our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 2,500 staff are committed to high quality services and care.

About the position

An exciting opportunity exists for an Activities Assistant to join the client care team to assist with the implementation and evaluation of activity programs and the development of innovative approaches to meeting the individual needs of clients.

With a minimum of a Certificate III  in Individual Support or equivalent, the ideal candidate will be experienced in delivering engaging activities and social programs along with a demonstrated ability to relate to a diverse range of people. The right person will be a great cook, have a food safety certificate (or supervisor), have an aptitude for gardening, crafts or other leisure activity and willing to drive the bus on outings.

Experience working in aged care and with people with dementia will be highly regarded.

A Current driver's licence is essential.

UA offers:

  • Excellent working conditions
  • Salary packaging
  • Opportunities for professional and career development

 This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check.

A willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church is essential.

About the role

To provide clients with specific activities that are reflective of their goals and priorities

To encourage and support clients to maximize their independence

To conduct and assist clients with individual and group programs

Skills and experience

Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support (Home and Community)

Current First Aid Certificate with CPR

Current Food Handling Certificate – Level 1

Experience working with people with dementia

Demonstrated experience in the delivery of social activity programs in a way that supports client independence

Ability to speak a second language highly regarded

Demonstrated computer skills

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